Leili Abkar, Founder and CEO of ZalvaTech, has been introduced as one of the 2026 panelists for WEST- Water and Environment Student Talks.

The 2026 panel, titled “Bridging Science and Practice in Environmental Research,” brings together leaders from water, environmental research, and technology-driven innovation. Leili will join Stephen Braun, Principal Engineer at Vanguard Water Resources and Founding Partner of CB Shield Inc., and Megan Fuller, Director of Research for the AFNWA at Dalhousie University’s Centre for Water Resources Studies.

This panel highlights the importance of translating scientific research into practical environmental solutions. For ZalvaTech, participation in this discussion reflects our commitment to advancing applied innovation in sustainable metal recovery, environmental technology, and research-driven commercialization.