Start your day your way. Choose between a Mental Health & Wellness Session or connect over Breakfast and Speed Networking with CAWIC.

If you haven’t already done so, drop by the registration desk to pick up your name badge, conference materials, and delegate giveaways. 

Fuel up for an inspiring day at the 2026 CAWIC Annual Conference with a delicious breakfast and great company. Join us in the morning to connect, recharge, and get ready for a full day of learning, networking, and celebration.

Join us as we officially open the 2026 CAWIC Annual Conference with a welcome and opening remarks. We’ll set the stage for what’s ahead at this year’s event. 

Happy at Work: Building Culture, Communication and Connection

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.

Take a break, grab a coffee, and make the most of this time to connect with fellow attendees and explore the CAWIC Exhibitor Centre. Discover innovative products, services, and opportunities from industry-leading organizations. 

Breakout Session 1 and 2 – PPE Showcase and Fashion Show 

Breakout Session 3 – DEI: Standards of Respect: Empowering Women, Inspiring Allies

• Negar Ashtari, Health, Safety, and Wellbeing Manager, Accenture

Building Bold Futures, an inspiring and action-driven fireside chat, is designed to spotlight the voices, vision, and leadership of women shaping the construction industry. This dynamic session will how we take bold action to advance gender equity and accelerate meaningful industry

Take a break, grab a coffee, and make the most of this time to connect with fellow attendees and explore the CAWIC Exhibitor Centre. Discover innovative products, services, and opportunities from industry-leading organizations. 

Breakout Session 1 – Leadership: Leveling the Site: The Role of Sponsorship and Mentorship in Supporting Women in Construction

• Carolyn Osadczuk, Manager, Special Projects, PCL Construction Management Inc.

Breakout Session – Skills Enhancement: Confidence Is a Tool: Building Authority as a Woman in Construction,

• Madhu Khan-Thakuri, Regional Manager, Xradar Alberta Inc

Breakout Session 3 – DEI: Tools for the Trades

• Jacquie Dymianiw, Women in Skilled Trades Specialist, NAIT