APRIL 27-29, 2026

WHISTLER, BC

Registration Now Open!

Join public and private sector leaders, procurement professionals, market experts, and project managers as we advance the future of infrastructure delivery across Canada.

Over two days, explore Alliance contracts, Progressive Design-Build, Target Price models, Integrated Project Delivery, and the collaborative best practices transforming public infrastructure.

Conference Schedule

APRIL 27, 2026

Pre-Conference Interactive Alliance Workshop

Fairmont Chateau Whistler | Whistler, BC

A hands-on workshop limited to 60 participants featuring simulation exercises, team-based learning, and facilitator-led debriefs.

Experience the Alliance model like never before. This is your chance to actively learn, connect with industry peers, have fun, and explore a new way of thinking about project delivery in a truly collaborative environment.

This workshop is a comprehensive and immersive learning experience designed to help you understand and truly feel what it is like to be part of an Alliance. Infrastructure BC facilitators will actively support teams throughout the workshop by guiding, observing, and providing feedback to help you develop practical skills and adopt a collaborative problem-solving mindset. 

APRIL 28-29, 2026

Canadian Collaborative
Contracts Conference

Fairmont Chateau Whistler | Whistler, BC

This  inaugural conference will convene leaders from across the public and private sectors, including procurement professionals, market experts, and project managers, to advance collaboration in the planning, procurement, and delivery of public infrastructure projects.

The Canadian Collaborative Contracts Conference will feature two full days of keynote addresses, panel discussions, case study presentations, and networking opportunities.

Conference Agenda

Two days of keynote addresses, panel discussions, and case study sessions designed to share expertise and advance collaborative practices in infrastructure delivery.

APRIL 27, 2026

12:00 PM

Interactive Alliance Workshop Registration Opens

12:30 PM Start

Interactive Alliance Workshop – Sponsored by Mahoney & Matthews

  • Welcome, introductions, and an overview of what you will learn and experience.

Ice Breaker Activity

  • Interactive small-group activity to get to know your teammates that you will be working with and set the stage for collaboration.

Alliance Refresher

  • Brief recap of the 30-minute Alliance 101 video (video provided to participants in advance of the workshop) with focus on how the key features, and Alliance principles will guide you during the simulation exercise.

Networking Break – Sponsored by Mahoney & Matthews

  • Enjoy coffee and snacks while connecting with your industry peers.

Interactive Simulation Exercise

  • Hands-on team exercise to apply Alliance principles, experience collaboration, and practice decision-making with guidance from Infrastructure BC facilitators.

4:30 PM Workshop Concludes

Interactive Alliance Workshop Wrap Up – Sponsored by Mahoney & Matthews

  • Reflection on key takeaways, closing remarks, and opportunity to provide feedback.

APRIL 28, 2026

7:30 – 8:45

Registration Opens and Networking Breakfast

8:45 – 9:00

Indigenous Welcome

9:00 – 9:45

Opening Keynote / Infrastructure BC President and CEO Welcome Remarks

  • Infrastructure BC President and CEO Conference Welcome Remarks
  • Opening Keynote Address

9:45 – 11:00

PANEL: Setting the Foundation: Cross-Canada Collaborative Contracts Perspective

  • Hear from public owners across Canada on the collaborative models they have used, why they chose them, and the challenges they were trying to solve.
  • Panel members will provide definitions and a big picture overview for key collaborative delivery models: Alliance, Progressive Design-Build, and Integrated Project Delivery.
  • Receive updates on collaborative contracts nationwide.

11:00 – 11:30

Networking Break

11:30 – 12:30

PRESENTATION: From Disaster to Delivery: The Story of the Highway Reinstatement Alliances

  • Feature panel regarding the approach to disaster recovery in BC providing a background of what happened with the November 2021 BC atmospheric river and how the response unfolded.
  • Panel members will offer a detailed review of actions taken, collaborative decision-making, and outcomes to illustrate practical lessons for future projects.

12:30 – 13:30

Networking Lunch Sponsored by Stantec

13:30 – 14:30

PANEL: Shaping Projects Together: Managing Design Development in Collaborative Contracts

  • Hear Insights from designers, owners, and contractors on effective design management in collaborative environments and how design is developed differently on collaborative projects.
  • Learn how best-for-project decisions are made, and changes are managed throughout the design process.

14:30 – 15:00

PANEL: Project Case Study

15:00 – 15:30

Networking Break

15:30 – 16:30

PANEL: Progressive Design-Build Unpacked – From Concept to Collaboration

  • Learn the story behind why Progressive Design-Build was developed and how it works.
  • Panel members from across Canada will provide examples of where Progressive Design-Build has been used and the reasoning behind those choices, offering lessons learned from real projects, including challenges and successes.

18:00 – 20:00

Norton Rose Fulbright Evening Reception

APRIL 29, 2026

7:30 – 8:45

Corporate Breakfast

9:00 – 9:30

Morning Address: Jeff Good, Infrastructure BC Vice President – Alliance

  •  Alliance in British Columbia – Past, Present, and Future

9:30 – 10:30

PANEL: Leadership Mindset Shift – Insights from Leaders on Collaborative Projects

  • Leaders on collaborative delivery projects share the mindset shifts and lessons learned that shaped their leadership in a collaborative environment.
  • Examples from collaborative projects that demonstrate the opportunities, challenges, and decisions that result from this new approach to leadership.

10:30 – 11:00

Networking Reception

11:00 – 11:45

PANEL: Measuring Success: Performance in Collaborative Contracts

  • Panel members will give an overview of key performance indicators (KPIs) that are meaningful in collaborative contracts and what to watch out for.
  • Discussion of incentives and how they drive project performance.
  • Hear insights regarding tracking, reporting, and using performance data to support best-for-project decisions.

11:45 – 12:45

Networking Lunch

12:45 – 13:45

PANEL: Inside the Contracts: Legal Perspectives on Alliance, Integrated Project Delivery, and Progressive Design-Build

  • Hear from owner and industry counsel and fairness reviewer on the structuring of collaborative contracting models and procurement processes (Alliance, Integrated Project Delivery, and Progressive Design-Build) including the key characteristics, and the challenges and opportunities, of each model.

13:45 – 14:00

Networking Break

14:00 – 15:00

PANEL: Sponsored by BTTC: Guiding the Mindset Shift – Coaching in Collaborative Projects

  • Coaches from Alliance, Integrated Project Delivery, and Progressive Design-Build projects share how they help teams build and sustain collaborative behaviours.
  • Learn how coaching drives mindset shifts and aligns individuals around best-for-project outcomes.
  • Practical approaches to maintaining trust, openness, and accountability throughout delivery.

15:00 – 15:30

Keynote Address

  • Dr. Lawrence (Pat) Gallagher

15:30 – 15:45

Thank You

  • Infrastructure BC President & CEO Closing Remarks

Canadian Collaborative Contracts Conference panelists and presenters feature industry leaders whose experience and insights inform collaborative approaches to project delivery.

Lawrence P. Gallagher

Medical Director, AMT, NUTS’A’MAAT Alliance

Lyndsey Dyer

Executive Vice President,
The Coaching Studio

Mark Liedemann

President and CEO, Infrastructure BC

Jeff Good

Vice-President of Alliance & Stakeholder Relations,
Infrastructure BC

This engaging and interactive workshop provides a unique opportunity to explore the Alliance model a collaborative approach that shares risks and rewards to drive innovation and better outcomes. 

Mark Liedemann

BC President and CEO, Infrastructure BC

Jeff Good

Vice-President of Alliance & Stakeholder Relations, Infrastructure BC

Anastassia Ferdman

Project Director, Infrastructure BC

Kathy Cloutier

Director of Corporate Affairs & Government Relations, Infrastructure BC

Fairmont Chateau Whistler

4599 Chateau Boulevard Whistler, British Columbia V8E 0Z5

Located in the heart of Whistler Village, the Fairmont Chateau Whistler provides world-class meeting facilities in a stunning mountain setting. The venue offers an ideal environment for learning, networking, and collaboration.

Become a Sponsor

Position your organization as a leader in collaborative infrastructure delivery. Sponsorship packages provide exceptional visibility and engagement with senior government officials, industry leaders, and key decision-makers.

Platinum Sponsors

Workshop Sponsor

Custom Program Sponsors

Salon / Lounge Area Sponsors

Corporate Breakfast Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Custom Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

Why Attend

Learn from Real Projects

Hear directly from the teams behind BC’s pioneering collaborative contracts, including the Cowichan District Hospital Replacement, highway reinstatement alliances, and healthcare infrastructure projects.

Gain Practical Knowledge

Explore Alliance contracts, Progressive Design-Build, Target Price models, and Integrated Project Delivery through case studies, panel discussions, and interactive sessions.

Connect with Leaders

Network with public and private sector decision-makers, procurement professionals, and project managers shaping Canada’s infrastructure landscape.

Be Part of Canada’s First

Join this milestone event positioning Infrastructure BC as the national centre of expertise in collaborative contracting.

Be Part of This
Milestone Event

Registration now open! Be among the first to secure your spot at Canada’s inaugural Collaborative Contracts Conference.

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