2025 Ontario Water Leaders Summit
Ontario Water Leaders Summit brings 100+ leaders to Halton to explore solutions for our economy, climate, and freshwater future.
Hosted by: Halton Region | Supported by: Geosyntec Consultants
The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative is hosting its Ontario Water Leaders Summit in Halton Region. This unique event will bring together more than 100 municipal, Indigenous, corporate, and environmental leaders from across the province to explore community-based solutions for strengthening our economy, climate resilience, and freshwater stewardship.
The 2025 Ontario Water Leaders Summit will bring together speakers and presenters for a day of learning, dialogue, and networking. Together, we’ll examine how Ontario can leverage its Great Lakes advantage for sustainable economic development and how our communities can grow more resilient in the face of a changing climate and world of uncertainty.
Thursday, November 13, 2025
10am – 6pm EST
The Bronte Boathouse
2340 Ontario Street Oakville, ON L6L 6P7 Canada
Tickets: Members $50 | Non-Member $150 (excludes taxes/fees)
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Preliminary Agenda (subject to change)
10:30am – 11:00 am: Water Leaders Summit Opening
11:00am – 11:30 am: Session 1 – Honouring Our Waters – Municipal x Indigenous discussion
11:30am – 12:00 pm: Biinaagami map display and interpretation
12:00pm – 12:30 pm: Lunch service and networking
12:30 pm – 1:15 pm: Luncheon Session
1:15 pm – 2:15 pm: Session 2 – Community and Climate Resilience
2:15 pm – 2:45 pm: Break
2:45 pm – 3:45 pm: Session 3 – Economic Transformation
3:45 pm – 4:00 pm: Regional Meeting Closing
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Networking Reception
Holiday Inn & Suites Bronte
2525 Wyecroft Road, Oakville
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Staybridge Suites Oakville
2511 Wyecroft Road, Oakville
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TownePlace Suites Oakville
754 Bronte Road, Oakville
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Sandman Hotel Oakville
3451 S Service Road W, Oakville
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