June 7, 2026
This year’s lineup features some of the most decorated names in the construction — and they’re ready to share their knowledge.
Data centres, robotics, artificial intelligence, small modular reactors — the Canadian construction landscape is shifting in ways nobody could have predicted a decade ago.
The question is: are you keeping up?
SiteSummit: Summer School is a two-day construction conference (June 23-24 in Toronto) built to connect professionals with the sharpest minds in the business and arm attendees with what they need to tackle the challenges ahead.
Here’s a look at some of the standout speakers you’ll hear from:
Brad Carr – CEO, Mattamy Homes
Kieran Hawe – President/CEO, EllisDon
Ehren Cory – CEO, Canada Infrastructure Bank
Byron House – Senior Director, Major Projects, Bruce Power
Hugh Clark – Executive Director, Housing Development Office, City of Toronto
Shaun Hildebrand – President, Urbanation
Rodrigue Gilbert – President, Canadian Construction Association
Keanin Loomis – President/CEO, Canadian Institute of Steel Construction
Paul Trudel – Chief People Officer, SVP Marketing, EllisDon
Daniel Foch – Canada’s #1 real estate podcaster
Carolyne Filion – Senior Director, VDC, Pomerleau
And many more …
Together with a broader roster of experts, these leaders will dig into the topics defining the industry right now. A few of the most anticipated sessions:
Executive Roundtable: Opportunities in an Uncertain Environment What separates top executives from everyone else? This session pulls back the curtain. A closed-door conversation on how the industry’s best are navigating 2026 — covering hard calls on debt, geographic expansion, and the go/no-go decisions shaping major projects in a volatile economy.
(Featuring: Mattamy Homes CEO Brad Carr, Canadian Construction Association President Rodrigue Gilbert, Cooper Equipment Rentals Executive Chairman Doug Dougherty)
Inside Canada’s $100B Nuclear Renaissance Canada is stepping into a position of global nuclear leadership — and the numbers back it up. The $12.8-billion Darlington Nuclear Generating Station refurbishment came in months ahead of schedule and roughly $150 million under budget, putting the old cautionary tales to rest. With small modular reactors on the horizon, this session goes deep on what’s driving Canada’s nuclear momentum.
(Featuring: Aecon Deputy Construction Director Mark Philpotts-Delisser, Darlington New Nuclear Project Director Sarah Elliott, Aecon Senior Project Manager David Leclerc, ReNew Canada Editor John Tenpenny)
Unlocking Serious ROI from AI Sure, AI can help you get through your inbox. But is it actually moving the needle on profit? This session takes a hard look at what firms like Pomerleau, Novacom, and Cooper Equipment Rentals are doing to turn AI tools into real financial results — with candid discussion, actual data, and takeaways you can use immediately.
(Featuring: Pomerleau Senior VDC Director Carolyne Filion, Novacom CEO Brandon Drewlo, Cooper Equipment Rentals CEO Brian Spilak)
The New Rules of Marketing A logo on a billboard and a firm handshake won’t win you work in 2026. B2B construction marketing has evolved — and landing $100M+ contracts requires a sophisticated approach. This session breaks down how authority marketing and a strong digital presence shape the decisions of selection committees, major developers, and institutional owners. Learn to tell your brand’s story from people who do it best.
(Featuring: SitePartners CEO Andrew Hansen, EllisDon Senior Marketing VP Paul Trudel, Priestly Demolition Marketing VP Connie Clearwater)
And no stuffy ballrooms here. SiteSummit 2026, presented in partnership with EllisDon, runs June 23–24 at George Brown College’s waterfront campus on Toronto’s East Bayfront. The Summer School theme ditches the traditional sit-and-listen format in favour of attendee-chosen sessions, intimate seminars, and social programming designed to foster real connections.
Because SiteSummit isn’t all business. Recess is part of the schedule — and it’s worth showing up for. Pack your sunscreen for an exclusive island party, test your game at the ping pong tables, and catch the action at an official FIFA World Cup watch party. Getting around? Leave that to the yellow school buses. And the coffee situation is fully handled — a hand-picked barista team is being flown in to make sure every cup is something worth talking about.
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