REGISTRATION OPEN
June 11 – 13 | Calgary
Agenda
11 June
Day 1
12 June
Day 2
13 June
Day 3
TIME (MT)
EVENT/ACTIVITY
6:30 AM -2:30 PM
Supply Chain Canada Procurement Professionals Open
Join us for Supply Chain Canada’s premier golf tournament, where supply chain professionals and business leaders come together for a day of golf, networking, and breathtaking mountain views at Silvertip Golf Resort in Canmore, Alberta. With mini-games and prizes, this best-ball format tournament promises to be a memorable one!
To register for golf please visit
6:30 am Transportation from Hyatt Regency Hotel in Calgary, AB To Silvertip Resort in Canmore, AB
8:30 am Shotgun start
2:30 pmTournament Wrap and transportation back to Calgary
6:30 PM -9:30 PM
Ignite and Inspire Conference Kick Off Reception!
The Bow - 54th floor, 500 Centre St S, Calgary, AB
Join us for an evening of networking, connecting and taking in the incredible intimate views of Calgary at our conference kick off event! There will be great food, amazing company and a once in lifetime opportunity to experience Calgary from above the clouds.
7:30 AM
Breakfast
Hyatt Regency Hotel Ballroom, Calgary, AB
8:30 AM
Opening Ceremonies & Keynote
9:00 AM
Keynote: Building Canada’s Energy Future
Dean Tucker - Chair, WPC Energy
Dean Tucker - Chair, WPC Energy
10:00 AM
Concurrent sessions
Session #1
Stronger Leadership for Tougher Times: Harness the Compassion Advantage
Stronger Leadership for Tougher Times: Harness the Compassion Advantage
Speaker
Dr. Jill Birch - CEO Birchgrove Inc
Session #2
The Evolution of Municipalities and Supply Chain Management
The Evolution of Municipalities and Supply Chain Management
Panelists
Les Tochor - Acting CFO and Acting GM, Corp Planning & Financial Svc, The City of Calgary
Jan Bradley - Chief Technology Officer, The City of Calgary
Graham Duckworth - Director, Utilities Delivery, The City of Calgary
Amit Patil - CPO, The City of Calgary
Ryan Vanderputten - Chief Engineer, The City of Calgary
Jan Bradley - Chief Technology Officer, The City of Calgary
Graham Duckworth - Director, Utilities Delivery, The City of Calgary
Amit Patil - CPO, The City of Calgary
Ryan Vanderputten - Chief Engineer, The City of Calgary
Session #3
Market Intelligence: Labour Trends in Construction and Maintenance
Market Intelligence: Labour Trends in Construction and Maintenance
Speaker
Bill Ferreira - Executive Director, BuildForce Canada
11:00 AM
Partners in Focus : Sponsor showcase and Tradeshow
12:00 PM
Lunch break
2:00 PM
Supply Chain Canada SPARKS
Session #1
Innovation through Cross Industry Collaboration
Innovation through Cross Industry Collaboration
Speaker
Kimberley Van Vliet - CEO ConvergX
Session #2
Creating Impactful Change
Creating Impactful Change
Speaker
David Katz - CEO Plastic Bank
4:00 PM
Concurrent sessions
Session #1
Practical AI Skills for SCM Professionals
Practical AI Skills for SCM Professionals
Speaker
Ian Gonzales - Advisor Technical Supply Chain And Analytics, Nova Chemicals
Session #2
Building Social Procurement Capabilities
Building Social Procurement Capabilities
Speaker
Tori Williamson - Chief Operating Officer, Buy Social Canada
Session #3
Canadian Arctic Security
Canadian Arctic Security
Speaker
Andrea Charron - Director, Centre for Defense and Security Studies - University of Manitoba
5:00 PM
Break
6:30 PM
Calgary Connections - Fellowship award reception and networking event.
Join 400+ of your Supply Chain Peers to celebrate, dance and enjoy Calgary surprises throughout the evening.
Join 400+ of your Supply Chain Peers to celebrate, dance and enjoy Calgary surprises throughout the evening.
7:30 AM
Breakfast
Hyatt Regency Hotel Ballroom, Calgary, AB
8:30 AM
Welcome Back
8:45 AM
Opening Keynote - Trade Disruption and Building Supply Chain Resilience
**Live to Air Podcast panel discussion hosted by Philip Ideson Art of Procurement
**Live to Air Podcast panel discussion hosted by Philip Ideson Art of Procurement
Panelists
Pascal Chan - Vice President, Strategic Policy & Supply Chains, Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Daniel Benatuil - Senior Economist, Latin America, Economic & Political Intelligence Centre, Export Development Canada
Daniel Benatuil - Senior Economist, Latin America, Economic & Political Intelligence Centre, Export Development Canada
10:00 AM
Concurrent sessions
Session #1
Market Intelligence: Trends in Canada’s Manufacturing Sector
Market Intelligence: Trends in Canada’s Manufacturing Sector
Speaker
Alan Arcan - Chief Economist, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters
Session #2
An Integrated Project Model for Maintenance Contracts
An Integrated Project Model for Maintenance Contracts
Speaker
Shandra Linder - President, Associated Maintenance Contractors Canada
Session #3
TBA
TBA
11:00 AM
Sponsor showcase and Exhibit floor
12:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM
Concurrent sessions
Session #1
Procurement in Focus: Navigating Legal Trends and Challenges
Procurement in Focus: Navigating Legal Trends and Challenges
Speaker
Scott Masson - Partner, MLT Aikins
Session #2
National Supply Chain Strategy
National Supply Chain Strategy
Speaker
Colin Stacey - Director General Supply Chain Office, Transports Canada
Session #3
Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act
Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act
Speakers
Craig Stenhouse - Partner ShiftCritical
Frank McShane - Partner ShiftCritical
Frank McShane - Partner ShiftCritical
2:00 PM
Supply Chain Canada Advocacy Report - In an uncertain time: What is SCC doing for the Supply Chain Industry?
Hosted by Dylan Bartlett, Supply Chain Canada President & CEO and Allan To, West Institute President & CEO
Hosted by Dylan Bartlett, Supply Chain Canada President & CEO and Allan To, West Institute President & CEO
2:45 PM
Closing Ceremonies and BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!
3:00 PM
Close of program for 2025