Industry INSIGHT

Join the conversations that are shaping the future of construction: Register for ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï’s 2026 Annual Conference

The ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï (ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï) is excited to welcome you to San Diego, California for the 2026 Annual Conference taking place March 10-13 at the . This premier event brings together leaders, innovators, and policy influencers to explore the forces that are reshaping Canada’s construction sector.  

Seats are filling fast! Our room block closes February 6, 2026, or once sold out. 

The construction landscape is shifting rapidly. New technologies, shifting economic policies, and emerging trends are redefining how we do business. The 2026 ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Annual Conference is designed to help Canadian construction professionals stay ahead of these changes with fresh insights, forward-looking discussions, and high-value networking.

A special thank you to our Titanium level sponsor, .

2026 program highlights

This year’s agenda takes a deep dive into the issues that matter most to Canadian construction leaders. Here are just a few of the standout sessions:

  • Economic outlook and breakfast (sponsored by )
  • Nation-builders: Unlocking strategic infrastructure for Canada’s future (sponsored by )
  • Ownership transition strategies: Succession, sale, and scaling for the future
  • CEO leadership panel: Perspectives on the future of construction
  • CONtact Innovator’s Pitch and breakfast
  • Women in Construction (sponsored by )
  • Constructing tomorrow: Smart procurement for smart infrastructure (sponsored by )
  • A political year in review: Power, policy, and what it means for construction

With Canada-U.S. relations entering a new chapter, this conference also provides a critical forum for Canadian construction leaders to exchange ideas, champion industry priorities, and explore economic trends.

We’re especially excited to welcome the Honourable Jean Charest, former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada and Premier of Québec, as our closing keynote speaker. With decades of experience in trade, diplomacy, and Canada-U.S. relations, Mr. Charest will deliver insights you won’t find anywhere else.

The conference is also an opportunity to highlight the ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï National Awards, sponsored by , which celebrates the individuals, teams, and organizations setting new benchmarks in innovation, leadership, workforce development, safety, sustainability, and community impact across Canadian construction.


Important dates

  • February 6, 2026 | Room block closes
  • March 9, 2026
    • Annual General Meeting â€“
    • Board of Directors meeting (closed)
    • National Advisory Council meetings â€“
  • March 10–13, 2026 | ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Annual Conference

We look forward to welcoming you in San Diego!

Have questions about traveling to the U.S.? Visit our FAQ page.

Event inquiries? Contact [email protected].

Sponsorship inquiries? Contact Nicole Emmett, AVP, Marketing and Communications.