Beneath the Hard Hat 2026

Join us for Fort McMurray's second annual mental health summit - building a culture of mental wellbeing in the oil & gas industry.

Event Highlights:

·Facilitated Conversations: Industry leaders, mental health professionals, and workplace managers sharing expertise.

·Access to Resources: Tools and training to promote psychological health and safety in the workplace.

·Workshops and Training: Hands-on sessions focused on actionable strategies for mental well-being.

·Knowledge Sharing: Best practices and real-world examples to reduce mental health stigma.

Why Attend? In today’s high-pressure work environments, promoting psychological health and safety is critical to employee well-being, enhanced productivity and organizational success. This summit provides practical strategies to foster mental well-being, insights to address workplace stressors, and provides a platform for collaboration and innovation.

A light breakfast and lunch will be provided both days. The event will run from 8am-4pm both dates.

Special hotel rates are available at the Nomad Hotel & Suites for this event - please call (780) 791-4770 and mention "On Stage Productions"

Brought to you by the Canadian Mental Health Association of Wood Buffalo in collaboration with ConocoPhillips.

Info: 8:00 AM Registration & Breakfast – Main Ballroom

8:45 AM Welcome to the 2026 Beneath the Hard Hat Mental Health Summit Ice Breaker Greetings from the Mayor Housekeeping BREAKFAST IS PRESENTED BY WAJAX

Info: SPONSORED BY CLEAN HARBORS Talking about mental health can feel intimidating and complex, even when someone clearly needs support. In this keynote, Sergio uses over three decades of experience as a hostage and crisis negotiator, Calgary Police peer support coordinator, and through his post policing work in war zones to explain why these conversations are so challenging. He explores the fears and barriers that prevent people from reaching out and highlights why trained peer supporters are essential in creating healthier, more resilient organizations. Through real world insight and practical lessons, Sergio shows how skilled peer support can turn difficult conversations into meaningful, life changing connections.

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Info: LUNCH PRESENTED BY CANADIAN NATURAL

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Info: SPONSORED BY LEVITT SAFETY & UNITED RENTALS The Courage to Communicate: Setting Boundaries That Protect Well-Being and Strengthen Connection ....................... The struggle is real.
In fast-paced, high-pressure workplaces, many dedicated professionals aren’t struggling due to a lack of commitment. Instead, they find it hard to set boundaries because they don’t feel comfortable, confident, or permitted to do so. As a result, they agree to things when it would be better to take a moment and consider.
They take on stress that doesn’t belong to them. They push themselves too far because they want to be helpful. Over time, this leads to strained relationships, resentment, compassion fatigue, communication problems, and burnout.

Info: May 6, 2026
8:00 AM Breakfast – Main Ballroom PRESENED BY GRAHAM CONSTRUCTION
8:45 AM Welcome to Day Two

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Info: LUNCH PRESENTED BY CANADIAN NATURAL

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Info: Facilitated by David Nix

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