Our 2024 event has concluded.
Thank you to those who joined us in Vancouver!

OUR 2025 PROGRAM IS IN DEVELOPMENT

Take a look at the lineup of speakers and event highlights from our 2024 event:

2024 Co-CHAIRS
Speaker

Steve Brown

Director of Projects in Engineering Services
City of Vancouver

Speaker

Chris Jordan

Manager of Transit Service Design
City of Calgary

Featured Speakers
Speaker

Honourable Dan Coulter

Minister of State for Infrastructure and Transit
Chilliwack

Speaker

Lecia Stewart

President
The Stewart Group

Speaker

Josipa Petrunić

President and CEO
CUTRIC

Speaker

Mike Buda

Executive Director
TransLink
Mayors Council

2024 CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
  • Facilitating Smooth Transitions Between Urban Transit Modalities with Integrated Fare Systems
  • Transit Projects and Indigenous Reconciliation: Understanding How Effective Consultation Can Expedite Project Approvals Across the West Coast
  • Long Range Transit Planning for Population Shifts: Aligning Urban Transit Infrastructure Priorities with The Needs of a Changing Population
  • Technology for Enterprise Management – How to Propel Transit Systems into the Future
WHO YOU WILL MEET

Bringing together public and private sectors to discuss critical issues, network and share expertise.

With:
  • CEOs
  • Presidents
  • Senior Vice Presidents / Vice Presidents
  • Directors
  • Project Managers
From:
  • Government Agencies
  • Transit Authorities
  • Municipalities
  • Construction
  • Engineering
  • Architecture and Design Firms
  • Developers
  • Solution Experts
  • Insurance Providers
  • Lenders

As well as Partners, Regional and National Leaders from Law Firms and Consulting Companies.

ABOUT THIS CONFERENCE

The 5th Annual Urban Transit Infrastructure Symposium, Western Canada will bring together senior transit leaders from Western Canada and from across the country to share their expertise and provide you with important and timely discussions on current trends in transit delivery, progress on LRT and BRT projects, and strategies to transition to a new era of transit planning.

Hear directly from project owners, managers, contractors, consultants and other stakeholders involved in the procurement, design, construction, and operation of major transit projects and stay informed on the opportunities and challenges facing this rapidly evolving sector.

Testimonials
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It is a great way to hear what is happening around the country and some different approaches from the US. It is nice to have a continuum of projects from start to finish and [learn] the successes and challenges.

GM Engineering
City of Surrey
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Very good speakers and content. Venue was very good too and good size.

Manager, Rapid Transit Office
City of Vancouver
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Excellent content.

AFP Commercial Director
AECOM
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This conference exceeded my expectations to the 110% level.

Light Rail Program Director
Transdev Canada
Complimentary Webinar

East and West Perspectives on Enabling Integrated Urban Transit Solutions: Examining Technology, Electrification, Legal Obligations, and Ridership Considerations

Recorded April 2024

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CPD ACCREDITATION

Apply for your annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits.

Licensed engineers and engineering technology professionals can earn annual CPD credits by attending this 2-day conference.

Canadian Institute will provide a certificate of attendance post-event for licensed engineers and engineering technology professionals. It will be the responsibility of each attendee to confirm their credit hours based on the sessions attended.

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