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Wednesday, November 13 – 8:30 am to 4:00 pm (8:30 – 9:30 registration and exhibition hall)
Strathcona County Community Centre (Agora Room)
Discover, engage, and collaborate at the Clean Air Forum. With a heightened awareness on the health impacts of poor air quality and its linkages with climate change, this year’s Forum is dedicated to building community resilience for poor air quality events. This valuable event offers a unique platform for stakeholders to exchange insights, gain cutting-edge knowledge, and collaborate on impactful solutions.
Address the growing challenges of air quality in Alberta caused by wildfire smoke, wintertime smog, and industrial odours. Attendees will be equipped with the tools and strategies to elevate air quality awareness and fortify community resilience. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a transformative experience!
Throughout the day, participants will:
- Explore key topics such as the unequal health impacts of poor air quality, the role of the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI), and the power of community-level monitoring.
- Hear from expert speakers, including health professionals, researchers, municipal representatives, and innovators in air quality technology who will share insights on how communities can better prepare for, respond to, and recover from air quality events like wildfires and industrial pollution.
- Learn about emerging monitoring technologies that offer a glimpse into the future of air quality management.
- Visit with exhibitors who will be showcasing air quality education resources and cutting-edge technology.
Full agenda available here: https://capitalairshed.ca/education-outreach/clean-air-forum/
8:30-9:30 am Registration and Exhibition Hall
9:30-10:00 am Opening Remarks
10:00-11:00 am Session 1: Breathing Unevenly – The Burden of Poor Air Quality
11:00-12:00 pm Session 2: Decoding the Air Quality Health Index
12:00-1:15 pm Lunch and Exhibition Hall
1:15-1:30 pm Breathe Easy Working Session
1:30-2:30 pm Session 3: Growing Monitoring at the Community Level
2:30-3:45 pm Session 4: Building Resilient Communities Together
3:45-4:00 pm Closing Remarks
Early bird gets the worm – register before October 15th and be entered in a draw to win a PurpleAir Outdoor Air Microsensor. Student rates available.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Strathcona County Community Centre, 401 Festival Lane,Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada
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