Join us September 15-17 in Calgary for an inspiring lineup of keynote speakers who are reshaping the future of construction, leadership, and workplace culture. Register now to attend.
Contractor, TV personality, and passionate advocate for women in the skilled trades, Sherry Holmes is helping redefine what the future of construction looks like.
Since starting her construction career 15 years ago alongside her father, Mike Holmes, and brother, Michael Holmes Jr., under the television spotlight, Sherry has forged her own path. A passionate advocate for youth and women in the skilled trades, she uses her platform to drive change. From her latest show Holmes on Homes: Building a Legacy, her web series Summer Holmes, and partnerships with organizations like Skills Canada, Sherry is helping build a more inclusive, resilient industry—one project at a time.
At the 2026 Canadian Association of Women in Construction (CAWIC) National Conference, Sherry will share insights into navigating and succeeding in dominantly male workplaces, her career journey, and her perspective on what our industry and each of us can do to attract and support more women in the construction sector
Meet Dr. Rumeet Billan, keynote speaker for the 2026 CAWIC National Conference.
Award-winning entrepreneur. Leadership expert. One of Canada’s leading voices on workplace belonging. Through groundbreaking research, Dr. Billan is helping organizations build cultures rooted in trust, resilience, and inclusion.
At the Canadian Association of Women in Construction (CAWIC) National Conference, she’ll present Elevating Women in the Workplace: Combating Tall Poppy Syndrome (TPS), a silent, systemic pattern of bias that undermines women’s achievements across industries.
This keynote goes beyond awareness. It’s about action.
You’ll walk away with practical, research-backed strategies to:
- Foster cultures of trust and belonging
- Support high achievers to grow and lead
- Build more inclusive, resilient workplaces
This is leadership redefined and a call to action for meaningful change and transformation.
Meet Jennifer Barroll, leadership expert, communication strategist, and professional entertainer, bringing a powerful (and hilarious) perspective to the 2026 Canadian Association of Women in Construction (CAWIC) National Conference.
We spend nearly a third of our lives at work; yet research shows that 69% of people feel stressed, disconnected, or uninspired in their roles. Jennifer challenges this reality head-on, showing leaders how to create environments where people feel seen, supported, and excited to contribute their best.
Drawing from positive psychology, emotional intelligence, and her conscious leadership framework, she breaks down the core ingredients of thriving workplace cultures where communication builds trust, connection fuels engagement, and small, intentional actions create lasting transformation.
You will walk away with practical tools to:
- Lead with confidence and authenticity
- Communicate with clarity and purpose
- Build engaged, high-performing teams
- Foster trust, psychological safety, and resilience
- Create workplaces where people genuinely want to be
This is leadership that drives results and well-being.
