Pre-Conference Workshops

Canadian Dam Association 2025 Annual Conference

The Canadian Dam Association is excited to announce a series of in-person, English-only workshops taking place Saturday, September 27 and Sunday, September 28, 2025, ahead of the CDA 2025 Annual Conference (September 28 – October 1 at TCU Place. 

These workshops offer valuable professional development opportunities, with limited space available. Be sure to register early to take advantage of early bird pricing (ends August 18).

Saturday, September 27, 2025

Public Safety Around Dams – Day 1

Time: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm 
Cost: $520 (Early Bird) / $570 (Regular) -  register for both days for $750  (Early Bird) / $830 (Regular)

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Emergency Management for Dam Safety

Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Cost: $520 (Early Bird) / $570 (Regular) 

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Risk-Informed Decision Making

Time: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm 
Cost: $520 (Early Bird) / $570 (Regular) 

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Nature-Like Fishways: An Overview of Their Design, Successes, and Challenges

Time: 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Cost: $310 (Early Bird) / $340 (Regular)

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Sunday, September 28, 2025

Public Safety Around Dams – Day 2

Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Cost: $520 (Early Bird) / $570 (Regular) - register for both days for $750  (Early Bird) / $830 (Regular)

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Dam Safety Reviews

Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Cost: $520 (Early Bird) / $570 (Regular)

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State of the Art in Geomechanical Modelling of Non-Erosional Type Breach in Tailings Dams

Time: 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Cost: $310 (Early Bird) / $340 (Regular)

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Failure Modes Analysis

Time: 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm 
Cost:  $310 (Early Bird) / $340 (Regular)

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TSF Closure Isn’t a Risky Business (If Done Right): A Workshop on Planning and Risk-Informed Closure Design

Time: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm 
Cost: $410 (Early Bird) / $450 (Regular)

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