Building for Sustainability 2025 - Canmore, Alberta

Join us in the heart of the Rockies for the 3rd Annual Building for Sustainability Symposium; a transformative two-day event that brings together innovators, builders and changemakers committed to shaping a more sustainable future. Hosted in beautiful Canmore, Alberta, this year's symposium features:

7 immersive field trips showcasing real-world sustainability in action here in the Bow Valley
Two visionary keynote speakers:
- Climate-Ready Buildings: Integrating Sustainability & Resilience
  - Dr. Anabela Bonada - Intact Centre for Climate Resilience
- Why Sustainability Pays Off - Economically & Beyond
  - Jonathan Weistende - CEO Windmill Developments
Engaging and Interactive Panel Discussion
- How to Successfully Incentivize Building for Sustainability
  - Host: Marissa Koop, Sustainability & Environment Lead, B&A Studios
17 dynamic workshops exploring cutting-edge strategies, technologies, and materials.

Whether you're a planner, developer, builder, trade, architect, policymaker, realtor or sustainability advocate - this is your opportunity to connect, share, learn, collaborate, and lead the charge toward resilient, cost-effective, and environmentally conscious buildings and communities. Register today and contribute to shaping the future of sustainable building in the Bow Valley and beyond.

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Date and Time

Thursday Nov 6, 2025 Friday Nov 7, 2025

Location

The Malcolm Hotel
Phone: (403) 812-0680

321 Spring Creek Road Canmore AB T1W 2G2

Fees/Admission

Symposium Pricing $299 + GST (includes access to all symposium activities and food!)

Early Bird Pricing $225 + GST (includes access to all symposium activities and food!)

40 early-bird discounted registration spots are available (first come, first served)

Half-Day Workshop Pricing $60 + GST

New this year!! 1/2 day workshop option - Friday afternoon - choice of two workshops; one from each of Sessions C & D - Followed by a Casual Networking Social including appetizers and a welcome beverage

Students

Discounted student rate is available with proof of enrolment in an applicable program of study or proof of apprenticeship/trade. Email Ali Piper (contact below)

Volunteers

If you are interested in volunteering, email: b4s@biosphereinstitute.org

Refund Policy
Please note: all refunds are subject to a $25 administrative fee (no exceptions)

Please help us to keep this event accessible. Should the need arise for you to have to cancel your attendance, consider offering your registration to someone else.
We will offer full registration refunds until 31 August 2025
We will offer a 50% refund in September 2025
Unfortunately we cannot offer any refunds in October or November 2025

Website

https://www.buildingforsustainability.ca/

Contact Information

Ali Piper
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