Conference
Program
November 5, 2026
Talks & Panels
In-person & Online
@ BCIT Vancouver Tech Collider
8:30 AM PT
In-person Registration & Online Platform Opens
9:00 - 9:20 AM PT
Conference Welcome
Harman Sandhu, McElhanney
John Dick, Mott MacDonald
Sara Mokhtari, RAM
9:30 - 10:00 AM PT
Keynote Presentation
Tijana Smiljanic, McElhanney
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM PT
Panel Discussion: Carving Your Path
Darryl Matson, COWI
Jennifer Price, McElhanney
Wendy Itagawa, Transportation Investment Corporation
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM PT
Leading Before the Title: Building Influence at Every Career Stage
Jillian Climie, The Thoughtful Co
12:30 - 1:15 PM PT
Lunch Break
1:15 - 2:15 PM PT
Panel Discussion: Steering Your Work
To be announced
2:30 - 3:30 PM PT
Thinking With AI: Your Thought Partner on Becoming a Stronger Leader
Colin Cox, Cox Consulting
3:45 - 4:45 PM PT
Panel Discussion: Building Your Name
Harvie Buitelaar, Hatch
Jesse Unke, PRI Engineering
Simon Church, Binnie
5:00 PM PT | The Loft at Earls Yaletown, 1095 Mainland St, Vancouver, BC
Networking and Connections
Join us for post-conference connections over canapés and refreshments with speakers and other future leaders from across British Columbia.