Day 3
Mental Health and Wellness Session
Join us each morning for an invigorating walk designed to boost your mental health and set a positive tone for the day. These activities are the perfect way to clear your mind, increase your energy levels, and connect with fellow attendees. Please meet promptly at 7:15 a.m. in the Skylight Foyer.
Thank you to our sponsor:
7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.
Breakfast
Join us for a delicious breakfast to fuel up for the day’s sessions and activities. It’s the perfect opportunity to network with fellow attendees and start your day off right.
Thank you to our Registration Sponsor:
Thank you to our Breakfast Sponsors:
8:00 A.M. - 8:50 A.M.
Gardenview Foyer
Opening Remarks
Join us as our Conference Co-Chairs kick-off today’s conference proceedings.
9:00 A.M.
Day 3: Opening Keynote
Join us for our morning keynote featuring Jill Heinerth, Explorer-in-Residence, The Royal Canadian Geographical Society
More people have walked on the moon than have visited many of the places that Jill Heinerth has seen on Earth. From the most dangerous technical dives deep inside underwater caves, to searching for never-before-seen ecosystems inside giant Antarctic icebergs, Heinerth’s curiosity and passion about our watery planet is the driving force in her life. In her visually stunning presentations, she encourages audiences to reach beyond their limitations, challenge the unknown, and overcome their fears, while sharing practical lessons on risk management and safety, discovery learning, failure, and collaboration.
Thank you to our Keynote Sponsor:
9:10 a.m.
Jill Heinerth
Explorer-in-Residence,
The Royal Canadian Geographical Society
Celebrating the Next Generation of Women in Construction
Join us for a special announcement about supporting the next generation of women in construction
10:10 a.m.
Break, Network and Visit the Exhibitor Centre
Enjoy a coffee and explore our Exhibitor Centre!
Thank you to our sponsors:
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Track 1: Leadership
Young Professionals: Making the Transition to Leadership Panel
Thank you to our LEADERSHIP Breakout Session Sponsor:
11:15 a.m.
Ann Drummie, Winletha
Julie Zabizewski, Vestacon Limited
Kailey Sutton, McMillan LLP
Gemma Healy-Murphy, McMillan LLP
Track 2: PPE Panel & Fashion Show
Promoting Inclusivity and Safety for Women in the Construction Industry: Empowering Through PPE Provision ……and Beyond
Thank you to our SKILLS ENHANCEMENT Breakout Session Sponsor:
11:15 a.m.
Shannon Truax-Wardell, CRH
Symone Parera, Ellis Don
Kim MacDonald, 13 FACTORS for Business Growth
Moderator: Cristina Barlow, Mark’s Commercial
Track 3: DEI
Advancing and Empowering Women in Construction Panel
Thank you to our DEI Breakout Session Sponsor:
11:15 a.m.
Lauren Petro, WSP
Leslie Dibling, AMC Services
Lora McMillan, Ledcor
Moderator: Kristen Hallberg, United Rentals
Lunch, Network, and Visit the Exhibitor Centre
Enjoy a delicious lunch and explore our Exhibitor Centre!
Thank you to our sponsor:
12:10 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Track 1: Leadership
This Girl in Construction, Building a Construction Empire
Thank you to our LEADERSHIP Breakout Session Sponsor:
1:15 p.m.
Josephine Sindani, JS Group
Track 2: Skills Enhancement
Navigating Health, Safety, and Innovation Panel
Thank you to our SKILLS ENHANCEMENT Breakout Session Sponsor:
1:15 p.m.
Jay Ibrahim, Cortech Safety Solutions
Kelly Gonzalez, Cotton,
Judith Reda, HSE Elements
Moderator: Susan Carey, BuildSafe Construction Safety Services Inc
Track 3: DEI
Unforeseen Conditions in your Personal Life that Affect your Career
Thank you to our DEI Breakout Session Sponsor:
1:15 p.m.
Maria Leggio, EllisDon Corporation
Closing Keynote
Join us to hear from Tiffany Pratt. Tiffany is a multi-disciplinary designer, creative director, and artist known for her unmistakable and transcendent style. With an energetic approach to projects spanning space, product design, and larger-scale endeavours, she creates experiences that evoke a distinct feeling.
2:30 p.m.
Tiffany Pratt, Owner, Creative Director, Designer, Artist, Tiffany Pratt Design
Closing Remarks
Join us for the closing remarks as we wrap up an incredible event. Reflect on the highlights, celebrate achievements, and look forward to future opportunities. Don’t miss this chance to connect, share final thoughts, and be inspired for what’s next! The conference will wrap up at 3:30 p.m.