BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//360exp//Calendar//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:360exp REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Regina BEGIN:VEVENT UID:aaed36b4-24f5-40ec-9eb2-d7b1c67981aa@360exp.net SEQUENCE:29808497 DTSTAMP:20260925T224051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T081759Z DTSTART:20261020T140000Z DTEND:20261023T000000Z SUMMARY:PAW 2026 LOCATION:Marquis Hall DESCRIPTION:\nIf you have already registered to attend the 2026 PAW Inter national Congress but have not yet pre-registered for a complimentary tou r package\, please click here to complete your booking. Spots are limite d! Click the 'more info' icon for a list of tour times and description.   \nPAW 2026 is a high-level event showcasing the responsible development of energy and mining projects\, solutions and technologies to support thri ving\, healthy communities for a sustainable future\, which is in line wit h the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).\nA day of op tional\, free-of-charge tours (pre-registration required) is scheduled for October 20\, 2026. Attendees will have the opportunity to pre-register fo r a tour during the Congress registration checkout process. Full details a nd tour descriptions can be found below.\nThe main Congress will take plac e on October 21 and 22\, 2026\, featuring a dynamic program of keynote spe akers\, panel discussions\, student poster sessions\, and more from leadin g institutions and experts around the world who are at the forefront of cr itical minerals\, sustainable energy and healthy communities.\nThe PAW 202 6 Congress on “Critical connections: The path to responsible minerals\, sustainable energy and thriving communities” will bring together thought leaders of government\, academia\, industry\, civil society\, Indigenous groups\, investors\, innovators and community organizations. Participants will discuss the latest developments of critical minerals\, examine emergi ng technologies to build secure value-added supply chains with Indigenous rights\, environmental justice and community prosperity. The Congress will also explore policies and partnership models to advance and streamline cl ean technologies\, energy transition\, emissions and reductions in Canada and the world. The Congress will also reflect on Canada’s place in the w orld in sustainable and responsible discovery for development in the criti cal minerals and energy sector.\nThe Congress will inform\, educate and su pport an environment of interactive dialogue and discussion to stimulate f urther partnership and collaboration and will include fireside chats\, stu dent poster presentations\, and a mix of keynote and panel presentations f ocused on themes related to critical minerals\, sustainable energy and hea lth.\nStudent Rates\nStudents are eligible for discounted registration rat es. To access your student discount code\, please email international.offi ce@usask.ca with the following information: Name\, NSID (if USask)\, Stude nt Number\, College and Program\, and Supervisor (if graduate student). If you are not a USask student\, please provide a contact at your institutio n who can verify your enrollment.\nTour Descriptions\n \n9:00 - 10:30 am: University of Saskatchewan Campus Sustainability Tour\nThe University of Saskatchewan campus is full of sustainability features both obvious and hi dden for the eagerexplorer to discover. By taking the Campus Sustainabilit y Tour\, you can familiarize yourself with all of the ways thatthe univers ity is making itself more sustainable across a variety of areas.9:30 - 10: 30 am: Controlled Environment Facility (Phytotron)\nThe Controlled Environ ment Facility\, also known as the Phytotron\, consists of 183 environmenta lly controlledreach-in cabinets and walk-in rooms that can be programmed t o produce various environmental conditions\, suchas qualities and intensit ies of light\, ranges of temperature and humidity. The cabinets and rooms are available on arental basis to clients within the University of Saskatc hewan organization.The CEF is approximately 30\,000 sq ft with approximate ly 8\,300 sq ft being chamber space used for growing. Therest of the space is general workspace and labs. The chambers range in size from 7 sq ft to 178 square ft. There are150 controlled chambers located in the main area and another 33 controlled chambers located throughout theAgriculture Build ing. The CEF recently concluded a $12.5-million major upgrade with the add ition of energyefficient lighting as well as updated chilling units.11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Canadian Light Source (CLS)\nSee inside Canada's only synch rotron!The Canadian Light Source (CLS) is one of the largest science proje cts in Canada’s history. Their facility speeds upelectrons to produce in tensely bright synchrotron light that allows scientists to study materials at a molecular level.Over 1\,000 researchers from around the world use th e CLS every year. On your tour\, you'll learn about CLS’ history\,how th eir machine works\, and examples of how researchers have used the facility to conduct ground-breakingresearch in the fields of health\, agriculture \, the environment\, and advanced materials.1:00 - 2:00 pm: Saskatchewan C yclotron Facility \nThe Saskatchewan Cyclotron Facility is owned by the University of Saskatchewan (USask) and operated by theSylvia Fedoruk Canad ian Centre for Nuclear Innovation.The Facility is home to a 24 MeV cyclotr on\, used by Fedoruk Centre staff to support research and produce a widera nge of isotopes. The Facility also manufactures the nuclear imaging agent fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG)\, which isneeded for PET-CT scans to diagnose can cer in patients at the Royal University Hospital (RUH) and other regionalh ospitals.During your tour\, the Fedoruk Centre qualified technical staff w ill guide you through the facility\, including theadjacent research labs a nd pre-clinical imaging suite. You’ll learn about the Facility’s histo ry\, hear about researchconducted by users\, and have the opportunity to s afely handle some of our specialized radiochemical andradioanalytical equi pment.\n2:30 - 3:30 pm: Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) \nDiscover the Science Behind Global Health at VIDO. Join us for an exclus ive behind-the-scenes tour of the Vaccineand Infectious Disease Organizati on (VIDO)\, celebrating over 50 years of world-leading research. Learn abo ut ourvital role in protecting human and animal health through a short pre sentation\, get a rare look at the nerve centre ofour high containment ope rations—and see cutting-edge research in action in one of our labs.\n4:0 0 - 5:00 pm: Campus Walking Tour\nNew to the University of Saskatchewan? J oin us for a fun and informative walking tour that’s all about discoveri ngthe charm\, history and hidden gems of the USask campus\, one of the mos t beautiful in Canada!As we stroll through campus\, you’ll see why USask is known for its stunning Collegiate Gothic architecture andiconic greyst one buildings. You’ll visit the College Building - the very first buildi ng on campus and now a NationalHistoric Site\, and the Thorvaldson Buildin g\, named after a chemist whose work changed the world of construction.We ’ll also wander through the Bowl\, a peaceful green space at the heart o f campus that’s perfect for a mid-daypause or a good conversation.Along the way\, you’ll hear quirky stories and learn how USask grew from its a gricultural roots into a globallyrespected research university.One of the highlights of the tour is the Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre\, a str iking circular building designedby Indigenous architect Douglas Cardinal. The Centre serves as a hub for Indigenous student support andintercultural engagement\, and its design reflects Indigenous worldviews and connection s to the land.Whether you're here to admire the architecture\, soak up the history or just enjoy a walk with fellow congress-goers\,this tour is a g reat way to get to know the campus and feel right at home.\n \nRefund Pol icy:\n\n\n\n100% Refund: A full refund\, minus service fees\, will be pr ovided for cancellations made up to 4 weeks prior to registration closing on October 9\, 2026.\n50% Refund: A 50% refund\, minus service fees\, wi ll be provided for cancellations made between 4 weeks and 2 weeks prior to registration closing on October 9\, 2026.\nNo Refunds: No refunds will b e issued for cancellations made within 2 weeks of registration closing on October 9\, 2026.\nService Fees: Service fees are non-refundable and co ver costs associated with processing and handling the registration and can cellation.\nCancellation Deadline: Cancellations must be made in writing and received within the applicable time frames to qualify for a refund. Pl ease contact international.office@usask.ca to arrange a ticket refund.\n Refund Process: Refunds will be processed within 7 business days from the date of cancellation approval.\nTicket Transfer: Tickets are always tran sferable to a different name. Please contact international.office@usask.c a to arrange a ticket transfer.\n\n\n\n\nBoletos: https://www.showpass.co m/paw-2026/ URL;VALUE=URI:https://360exp.net/events/aaed36b4-24f5-40ec-9eb2-d7b1c67981a a STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR