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Location:
Halifax Convention Centre
1650 Argyle St, Halifax, NS B3J 0E6
Discounted Hotel Rooms Available at:
Residence Inn by Marriott Halifax Downtown
1599 Grafton St, Halifax, NS B3J 2C3
To Book Click HERE (Limited quantity available)
1 Day General Admission - $600 CAD
2 Day General Admission - $800 CAD
Workshops + 2 Day General Admission - $950 CAD
Technical Tours + 2 Day General Admission - $950 CAD
Trade Show Booth (Team of 2) - $2000 CAD
Building Transformations is heading to the East Coast! We’re excited to co-host a dynamic multi-day event in Halifax, Nova Scotia designed to bring the AECO community together.
In partnership with Building Transformations, BuildingSMART Canada and the Construction Association of Nova Scotia, this event will feature site walks, educational presentations, technology demonstrations, and valuable networking opportunities, all focused on advancing innovation in architecture, engineering, construction, and operations.
Call for Presentations:
We are seeking non-commercial presentations that align closely with the summit theme and offer practical insight, lessons learned, or forward-looking perspectives. Sessions may be 30, 60, or 90 minutes in length (including Q&A). Selected speakers will receive one complimentary Summit registration.
Submission deadline: April 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET
Submit proposals to: events@buildingtransformations.org
Email subject line: BT 2026 Halifax Industry Summit Presentation
🔗 Learn more about the Call for Presentations
Interested in sponsoring or participating?
🔗 Learn more about our Sponsorship and Exhibiting opportunities
Questions? Contact us at events@buildingtransformations.org
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Kick off the East Coast Summit 'Rising Tides of Innovation: Embracing Change in AECO' with an informal evening of connection and conversation.
Join industry peers for light refreshments, drinks, and networking in a relaxed setting. This reception sets the tone for the days ahead—bringing together builders, designers, technologists, and owners to spark ideas, meet new collaborators, and reconnect with familiar faces.
Arrive, check in, and enjoy a light breakfast while connecting informally with fellow attendees before the program begins.
Opening remarks outlining the objectives of the event, key themes for the day, and what participants can expect from the sessions ahead.
Many experts see Atlantic Canada at the leading edge of an unprecedented construction boom. Sustaining population growth of 1–2% annually will require the region to deliver thousands more homes each year than it has historically built, alongside significant expansion in industrial, commercial, and institutional construction. Major investments in energy infrastructure and emerging industrial opportunities are accelerating this demand. Yet these opportunities arrive amid real constraints: nearly one‑third of the construction workforce is 55 and older, productivity (particularly in residential construction) lags other sectors, and digital and emerging technologies have yet to deliver the gains seen in manufacturing, agriculture, mining, etc. David will explore how Atlantic Canada can harness innovation in construction to unlock productivity to support economic growth across the region over the next 15–20 years.
A scheduled break to recharge, grab another coffee, continue conversations, and prepare for the next set of sessions.
An executive-level keynote followed by a moderated panel discussion, bringing together diverse viewpoints to explore critical issues and encourage audience reflection.
Extended break time for informal networking, refreshments, and transition between sessions.
A dedicated networking reception designed to foster meaningful connections, peer-to-peer discussions, and relationship building in a relaxed setting.
Arrive, check in, and enjoy a light breakfast while connecting informally with fellow attendees before the program begins.
Opening remarks outlining the objectives and key themes for the day, and what participants can expect from the sessions ahead.
A strategic keynote delivered by an industry executive, offering insights into current challenges, emerging trends, and the future direction of the sector.
A scheduled break to recharge, grab a coffee, continue conversations, and prepare for the next set of sessions.
A strategic keynote delivered by an industry executive, offering insights into current challenges, emerging trends, and the future direction of the sector.
Extended break time for informal networking, refreshments, and transition between sessions.
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