FCM’s Sustainable Communities Conference

Local action, shared advantage

LOCATION:
The Westin Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario

DATES:
February 8-11, 2027

Building prosperity and resilience, piece by piece

Discount pricing now available

Every community has the power to shape a stronger future. At the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Sustainable Communities Conference (SCC), discover how municipalities are creating the conditions to thrive—providing climate-resilient infrastructure, reliable local energy systems, affordability and protection from extreme weather.

Join hundreds of local leaders and sustainability experts from across Canada. With world-class speakers, practical workshops and networking events, you’ll connect with peers who are tackling the same challenges you are and go home with scalable solutions that work.

Register early and save $200 with limited-time rates.

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Special rates available

Tickets are available at a lower price for members of small communities with fewer than 10,000 residents, as well as rural, Northern and Indigenous communities. Reduced rates are also available for students and young professionals under 35 years old.

Discounts are also available to groups of three or more people from the same FCM-member municipality.

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Shared solutions for local priorities

You understand your community’s challenges better than anyone. Connect with peers and discover solutions that can be adapted to your local context—whether you represent a large city or a small, rural or remote community.

Explore the building blocks of thriving communities at SCC 2027.

Affordability and economic prosperity

Every community wants to be a place where people can afford to live, work and thrive.

Find practical solutions to lower energy costs, build economic prosperity and attract investment.

Climate resilience and safety

Climate impacts are becoming part of everyday community planning.

Learn how municipalities are building resilience into their infrastructure, services and decisions.

Leading in clean energy

Communities across Canada are rethinking how they power homes, businesses and public services.

Discover clean energy solutions that are already creating an impact.

Combatting misinformation and disinformation

Public opposition can feel sudden, coordinated and disconnected from the facts.

Learn how misinformation and disinformation campaigns function, how AI accelerates them, and how to respond without undermining trust.

Speakers

Hear from leading sustainability experts and thought leaders in Canada.

More information coming soon.

Sheila Watt-Cloutier

Keynote speaker

Environmental, Cultural, and Human Rights Advocate

Schedule

From inspiring speakers and expert panel discussions to interactive workshops and a variety of networking opportunities, the SCC schedule has something for everyone.

More information will be available soon. Sign up for FCM Connect for speaker announcements and schedule updates.

All events and session times are displayed in Eastern Time (ET). The schedule is subject to change without notice.

Monday, February 8

Time	Event
1:00–4:00 p.m.	Training sessions and study tours
5:00–7:00 p.m.	Networking social event with complimentary cocktails and appetizers

Tuesday, February 9

Time	Event
7:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.	Industry Showcase and Indigenous Market
7:30–8:30 a.m.	Complimentary breakfast
8:30–9:15 a.m.	Opening ceremony
9:15–10:15 a.m.	Opening keynote
10:15–10:45 a.m.	Coffee break with complimentary refreshments and snacks
10:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m.	Workshops
12:00–1:00 p.m.	Complimentary lunch buffet
1:00–1:45 p.m.	FCM's Sustainable Communities Awards: Winners showcase
2:00–3:00 p.m.	Panel discussion
3:00–3:30 p.m.	Coffee break with complimentary refreshments and snacks
3:30–4:45 p.m.	Workshops
5:00–7:00 p.m.	Reception with complimentary cocktails and appetizers

Wednesday, February 10

Time	Event
7:30 a.m.–4:45 p.m.	Industry Showcase
7:30–8:30 a.m.	Complimentary breakfast
8:45–10:00 a.m.	Workshops
10:00–10:30 a.m.	Coffee break with complimentary refreshments and snacks
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.	Workshops
12:00–1:00 p.m.	Complimentary lunch buffet
1:00-4:00 p.m.	Study tour
1:00–1:45 p.m.	FCM's Sustainable Communities Awards: Winners showcase
2:00–3:00 p.m.	Panel discussion
3:00–3:30 p.m.	Coffee break with complimentary refreshments and snacks
3:30–4:45 p.m.	Workshops
5:30–7:30 p.m.	Networking social event with complimentary cocktails and appetizers

Thursday, February 11

Time	Event
7:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.	Industry Showcase
7:30–8:30 a.m.	Complimentary breakfast
8:30–10:00 a.m.	Workshops
10:00–10:30 a.m.	Coffee break with complimentary refreshments and snacks
10:30–11:30 a.m.	Closing keynote
11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.	Closing ceremony
12:00–1:00 p.m.	Complimentary lunch buffet
1:00–4:00 p.m.	Post-conference social events

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What to expect?

Hear from leading experts, acclaimed keynote speakers and thought leaders.
Gain actionable tools and insights at workshops, training sessions and study tours.
Explore key trends in local action for affordability, economic prosperity, climate resilience, clean energy independence and building public trust.
Build a valuable network of local leaders and municipal professionals from across the country.
Celebrate award-winning sustainability projects.
Meet experts in person at our diverse Industry Showcase.
Discover Canada’s capital city—from its stunning historic architecture and vibrant culinary scene to one of the world’s largest skating rink winding through the heart of downtown.

Who will be there?

SCC 2027 brings together municipal staff, elected officials, federal officials, municipal partners and private-sector experts to discuss and share best practices for making Canadian communities more environmentally, socially and economically vibrant.

Our 2025 conference was attended by more than 550 sustainability leaders from across the country.

Industry Showcase sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities

Our Industry Showcase brings together leading experts and innovative private-sector partners to demonstrate high-performing environmental solutions. Conference attendees can meet experts in person and leave with sustainability ideas that can be implemented immediately in their communities.

Exhibitors can connect with municipalities from across Canada and take advantage of multiple networking opportunities to showcase their product, service or initiative.

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Plan your trip

FCM has secured exclusive discounts for attendees travelling to and from Ottawa for the conference. We offer promo codes for Via Rail, Air Canada, Porter Airlines, WestJet and The Westin Ottawa hotel.

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