Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Infrastructure BC announced that registration is now open for its first-ever Canadian Collaborative Contracts Conference, taking place April 27–29, 2026, at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler in Whistler, B. C. This event will bring together leaders from across the public and private sectors to advance collaboration and innovation in infrastructure delivery.
The three-day conference will host a separate workshop on April 27, 2026, followed by two days of feature keynote addresses, panel discussions, and interactive sessions designed to share expertise, strengthen partnerships, and chart the future of collaborative contracting in Canada. Delegates will include procurement professionals, government representatives, industry leaders, and project managers from across the country.
“This inaugural conference marks an important step forward in shaping the future of collaborative infrastructure delivery in Canada,” said Mark Liedemann, Infrastructure BC president and CEO. “We are proud to host this gathering of experts and practitioners who are committed to building better partnerships and better projects throughout British Columbia and across the country. As we continue to refine the conference agenda, we are grateful to have secured Dr. Pat Gallagher as our closing address speaker. Dr. Gallagher’s willingness to share his experience and leadership will bring the conference to a thoughtful and inspiring conclusion.”
“The success of the Cowichan District Hospital Replacement Nuts’a’maat Alliance first became evident during User Engagement in the design phase. Users had direct access to the design team, which made them feel heard and engaged. Today, during construction, we see daily proof of how effective the Alliance is when managing changes and resolving site issues together in real time,” added closing keynote speaker Dr. Pat Gallagher, Medical Lead, Alliance Management Team, Island Health.
“The level of interest we have seen leading up to today’s registration opening has been extremely encouraging. It reflects the growing importance of collaborative contracting in Canada and reinforces the value of this conference as a national forum for knowledge sharing and leadership,” states Jeff Good, Infrastructure BC Vice President, Alliance and Stakeholder Relations.
Infrastructure BC is also announced the support of leading organizations as founding sponsors of the Canadian Collaborative Contracts Conference:
- Platinum Sponsors: Stantec, EllisDon
- Workshop Sponsor: Mahoney & Matthews
- Evening Reception Sponsor: Norton Rose Fulbright
- Behavioural Panel Sponsor: BTTC Better Through Total Collaboration
- Gold Sponsors: Turner Construction Company in partnership with Clark Builders and FlatironDragados, The Coaching Studio, HDR, EBC
- Corporate Breakfast Sponsors: Graham
- Frontenac Salon / Lounge Area Sponsors: Parkin, Acciona
- Silver Sponsors: Beale & Co, Hanscomb, Aecon
- Custom Sponsor: Salas O’Brien
- Bronze Sponsor: ACEC-BC, Jacobs
Their commitment underscores the importance of advancing collaborative practices in infrastructure procurement and delivery in British Columbia and throughout Canada.
Registration Information
Early registration is encouraged as space is limited.
Public and Private Sector Workshop and Conference Bundle registration is now open at https://www.infrastructurebc.com/conference/.
Workshop and Conference-only registration will be released later in December 2025.
Featured image: Rendering of the Cowichan District Hospital Replacement project. (BC Government)
