Our 2023 conference has concluded. Join us in 2024 and be part of the conversation shaping the future of transportation.
OUR 2024 PROGRAM IS IN DEVELOPMENT
Take a look at the lineup of speakers and event highlights from our 2023 event:
CO-CHAIRS

Steve Brown
Manager, Rapid Transit Office
City of Vancouver

Jeff Doble
Director of Transportation Design Principal
Perkins & Will (Vancouver)
Keynote Speakers

Kaye Krishna
Deputy Minister
Transportation and Infrastructure
Government of British Columbia

Kevin Quinn
CEO
TransLink
Featured Speakers

Darshpreet S. Bhatti
CEO Green Line
The City of Calgary

Zak Bennett
Lead Planner, Major Studies
TransLink

Matthew Boyd
Director, Corporate and Strategic Planning
BC Transit

Fiona Cochrane
Assistant Vice President
Infrastructure BC

Sharon Fleming
Director, Calgary Transit
City of Calgary
2023 CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
- Formulating Solutions for a Changing Ridership and Exploring New Avenues of Funding
- Evaluating Alternate Delivery Models and What They Can Offer
- The status of Transit Projects from Across the Country — Progress and Lessons Learned
- Considerations for BRT over LRT and Lessons Learned from Bus Rapid Transit
- Transforming Urban Spaces with Transit Oriented Development (TOD) – Housing and Transit Synergy
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.
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Very good speakers and content. Venue was very good too and good size.
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Excellent content.
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This conference exceeded my expectations to the 110% level.