Conference & Trade Show
Venue & Hotel
Casino Rama Resort
When
January 29-31, 2026
Where
5897 Rama Road, Rama ON L3V 6H6
Hotel Accommodations:
A room block has been reserved at the Casino Rama Resort until December 29th, 2025. Reservations made after this date will be subject to availability and the next best available rate. All exhibitors and sponsors are to make their own room reservations. Room prices start at $199.00 (subject to change and availability without notice) with upgrades available on a first come first served basis. Breakfast is not included unless indicated and self-parking is complimentary. Please contact the Hotel at (705) 329-3325 and quote the booking code OASA26A.
Event Highlights
Engaging Speakers
Onsite Training
Annual General Meeting
Networking
Exhibition & Live Demonstrations
Awards Banquet & Silent Auction
Silent Auction Charity Partner: Water For People Canada
Water For People Canada is a Canadian charity, founded by water industry professionals, that raises funds and awareness to support the U.S.-based Water For People's global mission of providing sustainable clean water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) solutions in developing countries, focusing on lasting results through local partnerships and community empowerment. They fund projects in places like Latin America and Africa but also support innovative Canadian projects, working to create a world where everyone has lasting access to safe water.
$7,360 Raised
Goal: $10,000
2025 Speakers
2026 Speakers Coming Soon
Hank Dubee – Retired Ministry of Transportation Enforcement SGT
Topic: Commercial Vehicles 101: MTO Requirements, Road Safety and CVOR Compliance
Hank Dubee is a recently retired SGT from the Ministry of Transportation Enforcement Section. Hank offers a wealth of expertise with over 35 years as an Enforcement Supervisor. Hank has a background as a Provincial Trainer for both MTO and OPP, Dangerous Goods Instructor, Cargo Tank Instructor, CVSA Inspector and a Lidar Certified Officer. Specializing in vehicle safety, traffic rules/regulations, his dedication to the safety of Ontario highways shows by sharing his knowledge with the general public through discussions and public presentations.
Alex Tushinski – Basestation
Topic: How to Streamline Your Business with Waste Management Software.
Alex Tushinski is the Founder & CEO of Basestation, a software solution for solid and liquid waste haulers to manage their scheduling, dispatching, routing, asset tracking, and billing. Prior to Basestation, Alex worked in Corporate Development at GFL Environmental. For more information, please visit https://thebasestation.com.
Bert and his wife Elaine began Make-Way Environmental Technologies Inc. in 1996. They have been involved in the onsite wastewater market in Ontario for almost 28 years selling and promoting sewage treatment systems. In 2018 Make-Way Environmental also began selling and promoting Rainwater Harvesting and Stormwater Management systems. Their office is located in Exeter, Ontario but they move their systems through a network of 20 dealers to cover the entire province. Along with Bert, Make-Way Environmental has five sales representatives scattered throughout Ontario. Today Make-Way is happy to support ten employees where we market, sell and service everything that we sell.
Bert Knip – Make-Way Environmental Technologies
Topic: Operation, Maintenance and Inspection of Septic Systems
Shawn MacDonald – Waterloo Biofilter Systems
Topic: Operation, Maintenance and Inspection of Septic Systems
Shawn MacDonald has been an employee at Waterloo Biofilter for 5 years. Over the past year, he has been an integral part of the sales team, responsible for servicing the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Cottage Country, and Northern Ontario. During this time, Shawn has contributed to the significant growth of Waterloo Biofilter in these regions. Each day presents new challenges, which Shawn finds exciting as he continuously works to improve his sales techniques and gain a deeper understanding of the marketplace, as well as the alternative technologies available. Before joining the sales team, Shawn spent four years as part of the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) team at Waterloo Biofilter, where he was responsible for regular service, maintenance, repairs, and handling alarm calls. This hands-on experience provided him with a strong, practical knowledge of the company’s products and systems. Shawn currently resides in Mannheim, Ontario, just outside of Kitchener, with his wife of fourteen years and their three wonderful children.
Dmitri Poukhovski - AirVote
Topic: Beyond Compliance: AirVote’s Smart QR Codes for Service Logs, Inspections & Customer Feedback
Dmitri Poukhovski is the founder of AirVote, a simple and effective QR-code feedback system designed for businesses that rely on real-time customer input. With years of experience working with portable restroom operators, Dmitri understands the industry’s challenges and how customer feedback can help improve service, streamline operations, and grow business. Prior to AirVote, Dmitri spent over 20 years in the technology industry, including a tenure at Microsoft and leadership roles in several software companies, where he worked on IT, eCommerce, and business systems. His background in technology helps him bring practical, no-nonsense solutions to industries that don’t have time for complicated tools. At OASIS, Dmitri will share how companies across North America use AirVote to get instant, actionable feedback—without the hassle of apps or surveys. His session will focus on real-world results and practical ways to turn feedback into better service, better compliance, and more business.
2025 Award Recipients
President’s Award
This award recognizes a member who has supported and expanded on the Vision, Mission and Values for OASIS and worked diligently to provide valuable resources and ideas to OASIS and its' members.
Recipients: Randy Knight
Robert Noble Award
This award recognizes companies and members who went above and beyond in servicing the requirements of our industry and acting as a representative voice for our membership.
Recipient: Mark Brosowski