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 -3:00 PM
The Procurement Professional Open - Supply Chain Canada Golf Tournament
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
3:00 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
8:15 AM
Opening Ceremonies
8:30 AM
Opening Keynote: Canada’s Energy Future, Dean Tucker - Chair, WPC Energy
9:15 AM
Critical Roles of Supply Chain Professionals: Presented by: Premier of Alberta, Danielle Smith
9:45 AM
Break
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
Susan Crawford, Senior Consultant - Senior Consultant, 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
Stanley A. Kongnetiman, Manager of Corporate Economics and City Economist, 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
Stanley A. Kongnetiman, Manager of Corporate Economics and City Economist, The City of Calgary
Session #3
Labour Fundamentals Construction Productivity
Labour Fundamentals Construction Productivity
Speaker
Bill Ferreira - Executive Director, BuildForce Canada
11:00 AM
Partners in Focus : Sponsor showcase and Tradeshow
12:00 PM
Lunch break
1:00 PM
Global Economic Update
Speaker
Mark Parsons - VP and Chief Economist, ATB Financial
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
Session #3
Supply Chain Canada Sparks ConvergX, Plastic Bank Canada, PiiComm : How Secure are you?
Supply Chain Canada Sparks ConvergX, Plastic Bank Canada, PiiComm : How Secure are you?
Speaker
Shawn Winters, Chief Commercial Officer and Founder of PiiComm
4:00 PM
Concurrent sessions
Session #1
AI Skills for SCM Professionals : An interactive performance!
AI Skills for SCM Professionals : An interactive performance!
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
Canada and the Arctic
Canada and the Arctic
Speaker
Andrea Charron - Director, Centre for Defense and Security Studies - University of Manitoba
Session #4
Building Canada's Northern Gateway
Building Canada's Northern Gateway
Speaker
Chris Avery - CEO Arctic Gateway Group
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 - Live to Air Podcast: The Shifting Landscape: Geopolitical Challenges and Supply Chain Resilience
Moderator
Philip Ideson
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
Matthias Girma – Procurement Manager, ColorAd Packaging Ltd
Daniel Benatuil - Senior Economist, Latin America, Economic & Political Intelligence Centre, Export Development Canada
Matthias Girma – Procurement Manager, ColorAd Packaging Ltd
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
Speakers
Shandra Linder - President, Associated Maintenance Contractors Canada
Doreen Cole, Executive Strategic Advisor to The Association of Maintenance Contractors of Canada Board
Jason McNamara, Vice President Operations Industrial Maintenance, The Association of Maintenance Contractors of Canada
Ken Sandmoen - VP, Major Projects Canada, The Association of Maintenance Contractors of Canada
Sasha Sergeev, Director of Technical & Corporate Procurement, NOVA Chemicals
Mandy Kaiser, Chief Operating Officer, Connect Group Inc.
Doreen Cole, Executive Strategic Advisor to The Association of Maintenance Contractors of Canada Board
Jason McNamara, Vice President Operations Industrial Maintenance, The Association of Maintenance Contractors of Canada
Ken Sandmoen - VP, Major Projects Canada, The Association of Maintenance Contractors of Canada
Sasha Sergeev, Director of Technical & Corporate Procurement, NOVA Chemicals
Mandy Kaiser, Chief Operating Officer, Connect Group Inc.
Session #3
Future Proofing Supply Chains
Future Proofing Supply Chains
Speaker
Kevin Grimes - Amazon
11:00 AM
Sponsor showcase and Exhibit floor
12:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM
Concurrent sessions
Session #1
Navigating Legal trends and Challenges in Procurement
Navigating Legal trends and Challenges in Procurement
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
Navigating Compliance and Building Resilience
Navigating Compliance and Building Resilience
Speakers
Craig Stenhouse - Founder, SHIFT Critical
Jennifer Ezekiel, P.Eng - VP, ESG & Strategy, CDN Controls ULC
David Huck - Managing Director of Sustainability at Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway Company (CPKC)
Jennifer Ezekiel, P.Eng - VP, ESG & Strategy, CDN Controls ULC
David Huck - Managing Director of Sustainability at Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway Company (CPKC)
Session #4
Turning Numbers into Strategy
Turning Numbers into Strategy
Speakers
NOVIPRO
2:00 PM
The Future of Supply Chain Canada
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