Education Summit 2026 Program & Speakers

Breakfast + Session: TBA

7:30am – 8:30am

TBA

8:30am – 9:30am

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9:30am – 10:00am

TBA

10:00am – 11:00am

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11:00am – 11:15am

TBA

11:15am – 12:15pm

– LUNCH –

12:15pm – 1:15pm

Construction Case Law

1:15pm – 2:15pm

SESSION DESCRIPTION

SPEAKERS

Sara Dubinsky | Lidstone & Company Law Corporation

Matthew Voell | Lidstone & Company Law Corporation

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2:15pm – 2:45pm

Collaboration for Infrastructure Delivery

2:45pm – 3:45pm

SESSION DESCRIPTION

Meeting ambitious housing, economic development, affordability, and sustainability goals depends on strong partnerships between local governments, utilities and industry. Across BC, sectors face similar challenges—how to build critical infrastructure in dense, space-limited urban environments while balancing competing priorities. This session brings together BC Hydro subject matter experts to share how collaborations with municipalities are supporting better outcomes for builders, customers and communities, profiling pilot projects with local governments. The session will also include updates on the customer connection process, best practices, tips and tricks for builders and developers to support efficient customer connections.  

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Learn about BC Hydro’s work with municipalities to support more efficient customer connections and build electrical infrastructure faster in communities
Identify key requirements related to electrical infrastructure, including clearances, siting, and space allocation
Recognize common challenges in electrical connections and tips and tricks to reduce delays development projects
Apply best practices for integrating electrical servicing considerations into site design, planning, and approvals
Explore how energy-efficient building design can be aligned with grid capacity and long-term infrastructure planning

SPEAKER BIO

Shari Holmes-Saltzman, Local Government Partnerships Project Manager | BC Hydro

Shari Holmes-Saltzman spent 16 years as an urban planner at the local government level, managing development applications, servicing and tree-related conflicts. Leading the Lab, she sees an early collaborative approach as the path to reduced conflicts and faster connections.

*Networking Reception + Exhibitor Showcase

4:30pm – 6:30pm

Kick off Night 1 with a relaxed evening of connections and conversation. Enjoy a complimentary drink, light appetizers and the chance to explore the Exhibitor Showcase. It’s the perfect opportunity to network with fellow builders and industry professionals, while taking some time to meet and learn from the exhibitors who help bring the Summit to life.

*Open to all registered delegates, sponsors and exhibitors.

Breakfast + Session: TBA

7:30am – 8:30am

SESSION DESCRIPTION

SPEAKER BIO

TBA

8:30am – 9:30am

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9:30am – 10:00am

TBA

10:00am – 11:00am

– BREAK –

11:00am – 11:15am

TBA

11:15am – 12:15pm

– LUNCH –

12:15pm – 1:15pm

TBA

1:15pm – 2:15pm

– BREAK –

2:15pm – 2:45pm

TBA

2:45pm – 3:45pm

*Closing Remarks + Prize Draws

3:45pm – 4:00pm

Builder Licensing

Continuing Professional Development

Certificate Programs

Breakfast + Session: TBA

TBA

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TBA

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TBA

– LUNCH –

Construction Case Law

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Collaboration for Infrastructure Delivery

*Networking Reception + Exhibitor Showcase

Breakfast + Session: TBA

TBA

– BREAK –

TBA

– BREAK –

TBA

– LUNCH –

TBA

– BREAK –

TBA

*Closing Remarks + Prize Draws

Breakfast + Session: TBA

TBA

– BREAK –

TBA

– BREAK –

TBA

– LUNCH –

Construction Case Law

– BREAK –

Collaboration for Infrastructure Delivery

*Networking Reception + Exhibitor Showcase

Breakfast + Session: TBA

TBA

– BREAK –

TBA

– BREAK –

TBA

– LUNCH –

TBA

– BREAK –

TBA

*Closing Remarks + Prize Draws

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