The WCR&HCA Stronger Together Conference is taking place in beautiful Waikiki at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort from Feb. 5–9, 2023. This must-attend event is coming up quickly! If you’re on the fence about joining us in Waikiki, this is an opportunity not to miss.
Take a well-deserved time-out from Canadian winter and join hundreds of delegates in paradise in February. Network with peers, hear presentations and insights from industry leaders and take in the beautiful Hawaiian surroundings.
The Western Canada Roadbuilders & Heavy Construction Association (WCR&HCA) Stronger Together Conference is taking place in beautiful Waikiki at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort from Feb. 5–9, 2023.
Meet Your Keynote Speakers!
Gary Mar
President and CEO, Canada West Foundation The Role Western Canada Should Play in Global Trade
President and CEO of the Canada West Foundation since April 2020, Gary Mar is an accomplished and respectable speaker. He brings deep experience in government and business, and established expertise in CWF’s key policy areas: natural resources, trade and investment and human capital.
Jessica Holmes
Celebrated Comedian, Author, Mental Health Advocate The Comedy: A Tale of Perseverance
Beloved comedian Jessica Holmes has been a perennial favourite on Royal Canadian Air Farce for 15 years, and has brought the house down opening for giants such as Ellen DeGeneres, Russell Peters, Jerry Seinfeld and Oprah Winfrey. Her hilarious takes on life’s challenges are always a hit.
Program
Monday, Feb. 6 – The Greeting
Registration & Hospitality Desk Open Welcome to Waikiki Reception
Tuesday, Feb. 7 – Nation Building
Keynote Speaker – Gary Mar, President & CEO, Canada West Foundation His topic: The Role Western Canada Should Play in Global Trade. Q&A to follow.
Trade Panel (Interactive) – Harnessing Trade to Grow Canada’s Economy
Moderator: Chris Lorenc, President, WCR&HCA
Panellists:
Hon. Perrin Beatty, President & CEO, Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Mary Van Buren, President & CEO, Canadian Construction Association (CCA)
Gary Mar, President & CEO, Canada West Foundation (CWF)
Hon. Brad Wall, Former Premier, Province of Saskatchewan
Federal Advocacy Initiatives (Interactive) – A Reflection on National Advocacy Priorities and Interactive Discussion
Moderator: Mary Van Buren, President & CEO, CCA
Panellists:
Brendan Nobes, Chair, CCA
Nicole Chabot, Chair, CCA Civil National Advisory Council (Civil NAC)
Brad Scott, Chair, Civil Infrastructure Council Corporation (CICC)
The Public Procurement Model is Broken – How Do We Fix It?
Rodrigue Gilbert, Senior VP Public Affairs & Procurement, CCA
Mahalo – Until Next Time
Cocktail reception
Mahalo dinner
Friday, Feb. 10, 2023 – Moving Forward
WCR&HCA Board of Directors – by invitation meeting
Informal discussion with conference panellists
Setting advocacy priorities – moving forward
Join us in Hawaii!
This is a family conference and children are encouraged to attend. Additional family programming will be announced. The conference website includes travel and hotel information, sponsorship opportunities, conference registration information and more.
As a registered delegate, you receive:
All business session attendance
Networking breakfast attendance
Keynote speaker attendance
All social event attendance
Discounted airfare rates available with WestJet and Air Canada
Discounted hotel room rates starting at $259 USD per night*
* Hotel rooms are limited and are reserved on a first come, first served basis. If you have any special arrangements or are looking for additional room options, please email events@wcrhca.com or call us at 1-877-952-5507.
The Western Canadian Roadbuilders & Heavy Construction Association (WCR&HCA) are heading to Waikiki, Feb. 5–9, 2023 for the Stronger Together Conference. Joined by hundreds of delegates from across Western Canada, the conference offers industry speakers, education and an array of networking events. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect!
Click here for more information about the conference; we hope to see SHCA members there! Interested in becoming a sponsor? Find out more.
