ACR’s 90th Anniversary Conference and Banquet
April 9–10, 2026 | Fairmont Banff Springs
Celebrate 90 Years of Resource Leadership
Join the Alberta Chamber of Resources in celebrating nine decades of collaboration, innovation, and leadership across Alberta’s resource industries. Hosted at the historic Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, the 90th Anniversary Conference & Banquet will honour ACR’s legacy while looking toward a future defined by innovation, sustainability, and growth.
Guided by the theme “Canada’s Resources Moment: Achieving Success in the Build Canada Era,” this two-day celebration will bring together leaders from industry, government, Indigenous communities, and academia to discuss the opportunities and challenges that will define Alberta’s next chapter.
Celebrate 90 Years of Leadership — ACR’s 90th Anniversary Conference & Banquet
"For decades, the Alberta Chamber of Resources has been a driving force behind the policies, partnerships, and progress that built Alberta’s resource sector. Its legacy of leadership continues to shape the conversations—and the solutions—needed for a sustainable and prosperous future."
— ACR Member
Conference Agenda
2026 90th Anniversary Conference & Banquet
Dates: April 9 & 10, 2026
Location: Fairmont Banff Springs
Thursday, April 9
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Annual General Meeting
6:00 – 10:00 PM | Mount Stephen Room
Special Reception
Reconnect with peers and partners across Alberta’s resource sectors during an elegant evening of celebration to open ACR’s 90th Anniversary event
Friday, April 10 – Conference
8:00 – 9:30 AM
Registration & Breakfast
9:30 AM – 12:15 PM
Conference Speakers & Panels – Morning Program
12:15 – 1:15 PM
Networking Lunch
1:15 – 4:00 PM
Conference Speakers & Panels – Afternoon Program
Friday Evening – Awards Banquet
5:00 PM
Reception
5:30 PM
Opening Remarks & Greetings
6:05 PM
Dinner
7:20 PM
Awards Presentations
9:00 PM
Closing & Networking
A limited number of full Conference + Banquet tickets are now available.
Individual Banquet-only tickets may be released on March 2, 2026, should seating remain available.
Book Your Stay
An allotted number of discounted rooms have been made available at the Fairmont Banff Springs for ACR guests. We encourage early registration to take advantage of the special rates. We kindly ask that attendees reserve one room per conference ticket.
Rooms booked before January 16, 2026, will be entered into a draw to win an upgrade to the luxurious Fairmont Gatehouse Suite for the duration of the guest’s stay.
The link to access ACR’s discounted rate will be provided in your registration confirmation email following ticket purchase.
Experience Banff
Set in the heart of Banff National Park, the Fairmont Banff Springs offers guests a world-class stay surrounded by mountain vistas and timeless elegance.
During your visit, enjoy:
The award-winning Fairmont Spa with thermal pools and treatments
Indoor lap pool, outdoor saltwater pool, and fitness centre
Fine dining at 1888 Chophouse, Castello Italiana, and Rundle Bar
Shopping & sightseeing in downtown Banff, just minutes from the hotel
Spring activities such as the Banff Gondola and scenic trails
Be part of history as the Alberta Chamber of Resources celebrates 90 years of leadership, innovation, and collaboration at the 2026 ACR Conference & Banquet.
This milestone event at the Fairmont Banff Springs offers a rare opportunity to align your organization with the people, companies, and ideas shaping the future of Alberta’s resource industries.
Through sponsorship, your organization will gain high-profile recognition among decision-makers from across the province’s energy, mining, forestry, and environmental sectors — while supporting ACR’s ongoing work to advance responsible resource development and cross-sector collaboration.
Available Opportunities
A range of tailored partnership options are available to suit your organization’s goals and visibility preferences, including:
Event Partner – Exclusive top-tier recognition throughout the entire two-day celebration
Video Partner – Branding across all event videos and features produced for the 90th Anniversary
Indigenous Partnerships Sponsor – Support Indigenous engagement and participation in this milestone event
Networking Partners – Recognition at the Welcome Reception, Breakfast, and other key networking moments
Awards Banquet Partners – Premier visibility at the evening celebration honouring Alberta’s leaders in innovation and collaboration
Each partnership includes brand visibility across digital, print, and on-site materials, recognition during key sessions, and the opportunity to connect directly with Alberta’s most influential resource leaders
Partner with Us
Join Us as a Partner
Show your commitment to Alberta’s resource future and help make this historic celebration truly unforgettable.
Partnership opportunities are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
To secure your partnership or request more information, please contact communications@acr-alberta.com.
Past Awards
Resource Leader of the Year
The Resource Leader of the Year is presented to an individual, organization or project that has been significant to the sustainable development of Alberta’s natural resources.
Past Winners:
Al Monaco (2022)
Nancy Southern (2020)
Steve Williams (2018)
Jim Ellis (2016)
Brian C. Ferguson (2014)
Peter Watson (2011)
Pat Daniel (2009)
Charlie Fischer (2008)
Indigenous Leader of the Year
The Indigenous Leader of the Year is presented to an individual, organization or project that has advanced the relationship between the Indigenous peoples of Alberta and the natural resource sector.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Past Winners:
Major Reclamation Award
The dedication of ACR members to the pursuit of improved reclamation techniques has led to many innovations and has provided increasing confidence to regulators and the general public about the long-term success of reclamation in Alberta. The Major Reclamation Award reflects the importance of long-term corporate commitment to reclamation. Selection for the Major Reclamation Award is made by Alberta Environment and Water in an independent process.
Past Winners:
Aboriginal Rewarding Partnership Award
The award was created by the Alberta Chamber of Resources and Alberta Aboriginal Relations to celebrate and recognize companies and their Aboriginal partners who have demonstrated excellence in innovation, best practices in Aboriginal programs, sustainability and capacity building.
Past Winners:
Environmental Award
This is given to organizations or individuals who have demonstrated sustained and stellar environmental stewardship. Selection for the Environmental Award is made by Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development in an independent process.
Past Winners:
Young Resource Leader Award
Key to the positive future of our industry are the young leaders across the value chain of the natural resources industry who are advancing the technology, standards, skills, science, and communication necessary for our industries to thrive in an ever-changing environment.
Past Winners:
Technology & Innovation Leadership Award
We are immensely proud of the effort companies, communities and individuals make every day to responsibly research, innovate, develop, process, transport, market, and support our natural resources.
Past Winners:
MIAC Scholarships
Promoting the future of mining in Alberta
In addition to our annual awards, the Alberta Chamber of Resources also presents a number of scholarships to second-year mining engineering students enrolled in the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Engineering School of Mining, who have shown academic merit or extracurricular achievements. The Ian Muirhead Memorial Scholarship is presented to the student who best combines these attributes. The scholarships are sponsored by the mining companies in the Alberta Chamber of Resources.