Build for What's Next: Technology, Talent, & Leadership in a Changing Industry

This June, industry leaders and professional will descend on the Westin Bayshore in Vancouver to explore how technology, political and economic shifts, workforce challenges, and people-first leadership are redefining the future of mechanical contracting. 

Through real-world insights and immersive, expert-driven learning, delegates will gain the strategies and skills needed to adapt, thrive, and lead with confidence in a changing industry. 

Come ready to learn. Leave ready to lead. 

Wednesday, June 10

Opening Night Reception & Tradeshow, hosted by Wilson. M Beck

We're kicking off this year's Conference with an immersive tradeshow. Join us for cocktails, canapes, and a chance to connect with the people, products, and ideas shaping what's next in our industry. 

Leadership Conference Games Night

From there we'll be diving right into a night of arcade classics and interactive challenges, including a nod to the impending footy fever. Ignite the evening's networking with the thrill of friendly competition!

Thursday, June 11

Full Day Conference Program

Driven by survey insights and conversations with industry, this year's program is structured around four pivotal forces shaping the future of the mechanical contracting sector:

1. Artificial Intelligence

2. The Shifting Political & Economic Landscape

3. The Future of Skilled Trades

4. People-First Leadership 

Speakers, Sessions, and Panels

Keynote Speaker: Anna Sainsbury, Demystifying AI: The Power Move

Featured Speaker: Linda Nazareth, State of the Economy

Featured Speaker: Keith Baldrey, Shifting Politics & Economics: A Conversation with Keith Baldrey

Featured Speaker: Mark Brand, From Resilience to Radical Collaboration: The Softer Side of Effective Leadership

More speaker, session, and panel details coming soon!

Tradeshow

Located at the heart of this year’s Conference in the venue foyer, the tradeshow floor will serve as a central gathering space for delegates as they enter and exit, move between sessions, and access refreshments throughout the event. With 10+ hours of dedicated tradeshow time built into this year’s program, there’ll be ample opportunity to connect with the people, products, and ideas shaping the future of our industry.

Tradeshow spots for this year's Conference are sold out.

Tech Tables

Brand new for this year’s Conference, our Tech Tables provide delegates the chance to book a series of one-on-one appointments with vendors offering an innovative industry product or service. Think of it like speed dating, but for tech solutions! Not quite sealed the deal? Don’t worry – there’ll have plenty of time to follow up any loose ends with additional drop-ins throughout the event.

Click to explore Tech Table opportunities at this year's Conference.

Terms and Conditions

Delegate passes are non-refundable. Passes are transferable to a person at your company within the same rate category. Please email info@mcabc.org to arrange this. The deadline for transferring passes is June 1, 2026.