Become a Sponsor or Exhibitor and Support the 2026 Natural Channel Systems Conference
June 7–10, 2026 | McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario
This event wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of our sponsors and exhibitors — and we’d love for you to be part of it.
This is your opportunity to showcase your products, services, and innovations to a focused and influential audience working in water resource management, natural channel design, and river system sustainability.
Conference Highlights
- Sunday, June 7: Registration & Ice-Breaker Event
- Monday, June 8: Exhibitor Hall Mix & Mingle Social
- Tuesday, June 9: Evening Banquet
- 2.5 to 3 Days of Concurrent Sessions, Panels, and Workshops
- Outstanding Keynote Speakers & Plenary Panel Discussion: How has natural channel design change in the last 30 years in Ontario and where do we go from here?
- Poster Session
- Continuous Exhibit Hall Access
- Training Sessions
Review our Sponsorship & Exhibitor Prospectus for full details and available packages
Follow these 5 Easy Steps to become a sponsor or exhibitor
Sponsorship & Exhibit Booth Signup Form – Sign up Here
2026 Sponsors
A heartfelt thank-you to the sponsors of the 8th Conference on Natural Channel Systems! Your support makes this event possible and helps advance important discussions in our field.
Want to join us as a sponsor or exhibitor? Check out our 2026 Sponsorship & Exhibitor Prospectus to explore opportunities and choose the perfect partnership option. We can’t wait to work with you!
River Sponsors
At GEO Morphix, we are a team of professional geoscientists and environmental experts focused in geomorphology, earth surface processes, and watershed science. Our team specializes in river and shoreline restoration, erosion hazard delineation and mitigation, environmental monitoring and hydrometrics, and projects that require an in-depth understanding of erosion, sedimentation and sediment transport. Our team of industry leaders provide observation-rich answers based on a balanced application of quality science and years of experience to achieve practical, implementable, and acceptable solutions for all stakeholders. A successful project is one that meets or exceeds our client’s objectives.
MLC Ecosystem Restoration offers a unique blend of landscape construction and ecological restoration experience to provide full-service natural infrastructure creation, restoration, and maintenance services. Our team has experience constructing challenging natural channel designs in sensitive stream habitats across Southern Ontario.
R&M Construction, a family-owned and operated company since 1976, specializes in restoring natural waterways throughout Ontario. Our projects include creek rehabilitation, shoreline stabilization, stormwater management facility construction and wetland restoration. With decades of experience, our team works efficiently and responsibly in environmentally sensitive areas to enhance waterways and protect vital infrastructure.
Stream Sponsors
Established in 1975, Kerr Wood Leidal Associates Ltd. is an employee-owned firm focused on water infrastructure and riverine assessment and restoration projects. The KWL team of 270 full-time employees are in offices in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, and Yukon. We provide consulting services in geomorphological assessment, habitat restoration, coastal engineering, floodplain mapping, community planning, design and construction, and project management. Our clients include governments, First Nations, academic institutions, small communities, not-for-profit organizations, and industry. We are a flexible and nimble firm with a reputation for building long-term trust relationships with our clients and for going above and beyond to achieve exceptional project outcomes.
Contact Us
Have questions or ready to get started? We’re here to help:
Karen Anderson
Allset Inc.
Event Coordinator
1-888-274-1364
karen@allsetinc.com
Jeff Hirvonen
Principal, GeoProcess Research Associates Inc.
Sponsorship/Exhibitor Coordinator
416-452-5037
jhirvonen@geoprocess.com
We invite you to join the 2026 Natural Channel Systems Conference and help build a future where our rivers are functional, resilient, and thriving.
We look forward to partnering with you!