In partnership with BuildingSMART Canada and the Construction Association of Nova Scotia, Building Transformations is excited to bring the AECO community together for an in-person Industry Summit on August 11–13, 2026, at the Halifax Convention Centre, 1650 Argyle St, Halifax, NS. This multi-day event will feature site walks, educational presentations, technology demonstrations, and valuable networking opportunities, all focused on advancing innovation in architecture, engineering, construction, and operations. Attendees will engage with industry leaders, explore cutting-edge technologies, and connect with peers to share insights and best practices.
We are now inviting submissions for our Call for Presentations. This is your opportunity to share insights, lessons learned, and forward-looking perspectives with an engaged, professional audience.
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.
Closing Date and Time: April 30, 2026, 5:00pm ET
Building Transformations provides the platform for innovators in the building and infrastructure industry to connect and collaborate, deliver programs that improve operations, and create experiences that build community and support disruptive technologies.
BuildingSMART Canada serves as the national headquarters for Canadian BIM, digital project, and asset lifecycle standards and best practices. Their mission is to enable industry partners to implement BIM successfully and improve the Canadian communities we build.
The Construction Association of Nova Scotia (CANS) is the leading voice of the construction industry in Atlantic Canada. Representing over 780 companies, CANS advocates for non-residential buildings, roads, bridges, and other engineering projects.
Building Transformations, in partnership with BuildingSMART Canada and CANS, is bringing the AECO community together on the East Coast for a multi-day program featuring:
Theme: Rising Tides of Innovation: Embracing Digital Change in Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations (AECO)
This multi-day industry event will take place August 11–13, 2026, in Halifax, Nova Scotia. We are inviting presentations in the following streams:
Submission Notes:
MilestoneDate of CompletionSubmission DeadlineApril 30, 2026Submission Review & SelectionMay 1–15, 2026Final Event Schedule SetMay 15, 2026Confirm PresentationsMay 15, 2026
4.1 Submission Deadline:
Proposals must be submitted by April 30, 2026, 5:00pm ET.
4.2 Late Proposals:
Late proposals will not be considered except under extraordinary circumstances at the sole discretion of the Summit Committee.
4.3 Format:
Proposals must be submitted electronically to events@buildingtransformations.org.
4.4 Submission Documents:
Include:
4.5 Submission Instructions:
Email your proposal with the subject line: BT 2026 Halifax Industry Summit Presentation to events@buildingtransformations.org by April 30, 2026, 5:00pm ET.
For more information about the event, visit the official event page: Rising Tides of Innovation: Embracing Digital Change in Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations
