2025 HPTA Annual Meeting
September 25-26, 2025
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
HPTA 2025 Annual Meeting
September 25-26, 2025
We are thrilled to extend an invitation to the 2025 HPTA Annual Meeting, taking place in the dynamic city of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, on September 25-26, 2025. Building on the success of past gatherings, we look forward to another engaging event where industry leaders, innovators, and stakeholders will come together to explore the latest advancements, share insights, and strengthen connections within the humic substances sector.
Join us in Calgary for two days of insightful discussions, collaborative networking, and valuable opportunities to help shape the future of our industry. And while you’re here, why not extend your stay? Banff and Lake Louise—renowned for their breathtaking mountain landscapes—are less than an hour away, offering the perfect weekend getaway after the meeting.
Register Now for the 2025 HPTA Annual Meeting
September 25–26 | Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Why register now?
Early registration helps us plan ahead to ensure the best possible experience for all attendees—including meals, transportation, and seating for our new programming additions. Your early commitment helps us build a stronger, smoother event.
Plan ahead to secure your passport or necessary visas for business travel. HPTA can help provide personalized letters of invitation for travelers who need to apply for a business travel visa.
The HPTA Annual Meeting registration is at the bottom of this page.
Reserve your hotel room today!
The annual meeting will be held at the Hyatt Regency, downtown Calgary. To make room reservations, please visit the Hyatt Regency online booking link for the HPTA meeting.
Schedule – Detailed Event Schedule Coming Soon!
Register now to reserve your seat at the HPTA Meeting and your hotel room.
Schedule – Detailed Event Schedule
8:00 – WestMET MINE TOUR
Depart from Hyatt Regency Downtown Calgary
4:00 pm Return to Hyatt Regency Downtown Calgary
- A history of the mine site
- A stop at an open pit to view the geological formation of the reserve
- Visits to key reclamation sites—including a reclaimed pond
- A look at soil fabrication in progress using humates
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8:00 AM
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REGISTRATION and BREAKFAST – Sponsored by Motzz Laboratory, Inc.
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Hyatt Regency
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Breakfast included with registration
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Walker/Bannerman
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HTPA BUSINESS MEETING
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Stephen Room, AB
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9:00 AM
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15 min.
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Opening Remarks
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Russell Taylor
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Call Information / format and guidelines
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Welcome & HPTA Member Introductions
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HPTA Business & Committee Updates
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9:15 AM
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5 min.
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2024 Business Meeting Minutes Approval
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David Chinn
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9:25 AM
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25 min.
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President’s Report
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Russell Taylor
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9:45 AM
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15 min.
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Financial & Membership
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David Chinn
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10:00 AM
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15 min.
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Marketing & Communications
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Margie Zalk Enerson
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10:15 AM
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15 min.
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Science Committee Report
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Mo Rahbari
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10:30 AM
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15 min.
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Break – Sponsored by: Live Earth Products
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Walker/Bannerman Room
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10:45 AM
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60 min.
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ADFARM – Translating Science into Strategy
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Bryce Mckenzie & Ally Bosch
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11:45 AM
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15 min.
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Break before lunch
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12:00 PM
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60 min.
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LUNCH BREAK – Sponsored by: GTX Technologies
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Walker/Bannerman Room
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SPEAKERS – Sponsored by: The Catalyst Product Group
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1:00 PM
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45 min.
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Analytical Method Evaluation and Modification for Alginic and Humic Acids Based Biostimulants
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Tannis Serben
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1:45 PM
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45 min.
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The Use of Humates in Soils Acting as Urease Inhibitors
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Linda Gorum
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2:30 PM
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15 min.
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Break – Sponsored by: Thorton Laboratories
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Walker/Bannerman Room
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2:45 PM
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45 min.
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Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss Association
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Asha Hingorani
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3:15 PM
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15 min.
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CLOSING REMARKS & ADJOURNMENT
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Russell Taylor
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6:00 PM
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1 hour
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Social – Sponsored by: HUMA
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Saltlik
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7:00 PM
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2 hours
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Dinner – Sponsored by: HUMA
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Saltlik
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Online Registration
Annual Meeting Sponsors
Mine Tour Sponsor
Thursday Welcome Reception
Friday Breakfast Sponsor
Friday Morning Break Sponsor
Friday Lunch Sponsor
Friday Afternoon Break Sponsor
Friday Social & Reception
