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West Futures Conference · October 2, 2026 · Edmonton
WHERE WESTERN
CANADA'S
SUPPLY CHAIN
LEADERS
CONVERGE.
Friday, October 2, 2026
River Cree Resort · Edmonton, AB
10 CPD Credits

Following the sold-out 2025 conference, the Futures Conference returns to Edmonton for a one-day convening of 300+ practitioners, executives and solution providers shaping how Canada moves, sources, and delivers.

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AGENDA AT A GLANCE
Day 1October 1 · Pre-ConferenceDay 2October 2 · Main Conference
Pre-Conference WorkshopsFriday, October 2, 2026 · River Cree Resort · Edmonton
9:00 AM
Pre-Conference Workshop

Competition Bureau & The Office of the Procurement Ombud

Room C · River Cree 19:00 AM–12:00 PMWorkshop
1:00 PM
Pre-Conference Workshop

AI for Supply Chain Productivity

Ian Gonzalez

Room C · River Cree 11:00 PM–4:00 PMWorkshop
5:30 PM
Executive Round Table

Strategic MRO Management

Room D · River Cree 25:30 PM–9:00 PMRound Table

Programme subject to change.

Main ConferenceFriday, October 2, 2026 · River Cree Resort · Edmonton
6:45 AM
Registration

Registration

Room A · Main Ballroom6:45 AM–8:00 AMRegistration
7:00 AM
Concurrent Sessions7:00 AM–8:00 AM
Room A · Main Ballroom

Breakfast

Breakfast / Networking
Room C · River Cree 1 & 2

VIP Networking Breakfast

Breakfast / Networking
7:00 AM
Vendor Pathway

Vendor Pathway

Room A · Main Ballroom7:00 AM–8:00 AMVendor Pathway
8:00 AM
Opening

Opening Remarks

Room A · Main Ballroom8:00 AM–8:20 AMOpening
8:20 AM
Keynote / Fireside Chat

CPO / Fireside Chat

Room A · Main Ballroom8:20 AM–9:00 AMKeynote / Fireside Chat40 minutes
9:00 AM
Economic Update

Economic Update

Mark Parsons

Room A · Main Ballroom9:00 AM–10:00 AMEconomic UpdateATB · 60 minutes
10:00 AM
Break

Snack Break

Main Ballroom · Enoch E/F · River Cree 1 & 210:00 AM–10:30 AMBreak30 minutes
10:30 AM
Concurrent Sessions10:30 AM–11:45 AM · 75 minutes
Room A · Main Ballroom

The Agentic AI Leverage

Building a Procurement System Resilient to Canada's Pressure's

Breakout 1
Room B · Enoch E/F

Beyond the Bid

Contracting 2.0 in an Era of Supply Chain Uncertainty

Breakout 2
Room C · River Cree 1 & 2

Buy Canada / Procurement Policy & Compliance

Breakout 3
11:45 AM
Lunch

Lunch

Main Ballroom · Enoch E/F · River Cree 1 & 211:45 AM–12:45 PMLunch
11:45 AM
Vendor Pathway

Vendor Pathway

Main Ballroom · Enoch E/F · River Cree 1 & 211:45 AM–1:00 PMVendor Pathway
1:00 PM
Concurrent Sessions1:00 PM–2:15PM · 75 minutes
Room A · Main Ballroom

Purchase with Purpose

How Edmonton's Procurement Strategy is Building a More Affordable, Inclusive, and Innovative City

Breakout 1
Room B · Enoch E/F

Indigenous Procurement

Breakout 2
Room C · River Cree 1 & 2

The Intelligent Supply Chain

Reimagining Strategic Sourcing with AI

Breakout 3
2:15 PM
Concurrent Sessions2:15 PM–3:15 PM · 60 minutes
Room A · Main Ballroom

Policy to Performance

How Supply Chain Leaders Can Operationalize Net-Zero to Drive Business Value, Organizational Resilience, and Competitive Advantage

Presentation 3
Room B · Enoch E/F

Solution Room

Breakout 2
Room C · River Cree 1 & 2

Building Internal Support

Supply Chain Value Proposition Panel

Breakout 3
3:15 PM
Break

Snack Break

Main Ballroom · Enoch E/F · River Cree 1 & 23:15 PM–3:45 PMBreak30 minutes
3:45 PM
Vendor Pathway

Vendor Pathway

Main Ballroom · Enoch E/F · River Cree 1 & 23:45 PM–5:00 PMVendor Pathway
5:00 PM
Networking Gala / Dinner

Evening Reception Dinner

Room A · Main Ballroom5:00 PM–8:00 PMNetworking Gala / Dinner

Programme subject to change.

We are proud to share

2026 Confirmed
Sponsors & Partners

The organizations making Futures 2026 possible — thank you for your commitment to Western Canada's supply chain community.

AMCC City of Edmonton

SPONSORSHIP

Reach 300+ senior practitioners, executives, and decision-makers across procurement,
logistics, and operations, in a single high-trust day.

  • Brand visibility in front of Canada's supply chain community
  • Premium expo presence and curated networking
  • Thought-leadership platforms across keynotes, panels, and breakouts
  • Pre- and post-event marketing integration

For Sponsorship inquiries please contact Thuy Hoang at Thoang@supplychaincanada.com
Thuy Hoang leads sponsorship & partnerships at Supply Chain Canada — West. If you have questions about pricing, group bookings, sponsorship tiers, or which sessions fit your team — book a quick call. No pressure, no pitch.

About

The Conference

MORE THAN A CONFERENCE. IT'S A CONVENING OF THE PROFESSION.

Hosted by Supply Chain Canada — West, the Futures Conference is Western Canada's premier professional forum for leaders in supply chain, procurement, logistics, and operations. At a time of unprecedented disruption, transformation, and opportunity, the event delivers the insight and practical intelligence professionals need to lead with confidence, credibility, and impact.

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SIX FORCES SHAPING SUPPLY CHAINS TODAY.

Focus Areas

From geopolitical risk to digital transformation, the Futures Conference convenes the conversations that matter most to Western Canada's supply chain professionals.

Resilience & Risk Management

Building supply chains that withstand geopolitical shocks, climate disruption, and demand volatility.

Transportation, Logistics & Infrastructure

The networks, modes, and corridors moving goods across Western Canada and global markets.

Public & Private Sector Leadership

How governments, Crown corporations, and enterprises are aligning to strengthen Canada's supply chain.

Digital Transformation & Data

AI, visibility platforms, and predictive analytics turning data into decision advantage.

Sustainability & Transparency

Responsible sourcing, Scope-3 emissions, and the regulatory wave reshaping how we report.

Talent & The Future of the Profession

Attracting, retaining, and developing the next generation of supply chain leaders.

2026 Conference Speakers

Industry leaders. Strategic thinkers. Operational experts shaping the future of the supply chain.

Featured Conference Speakers

Mark Parsons
Mark Parsons

VP & Chief Economist
ATB Financial

Ian Gonzalez
Ian Gonzalez

Advisor & Educator
Borouge International

Siobhan Chinnery
Siobhan Chinnery

Executive Coach & Speaker
Bee Grateful Management

Amy Hill
Amy Hill

Senior Competition Law Officer
Competition Bureau Canada

Sohrab Sohrabi, PhD, SCMP
Sohrab Sohrabi, PhD, SCMP

Chief Procurement Officer
City of Edmonton

Cindy Kieu, IBBA, LLB
Cindy Kieu, IBBA, LLB

Executive Director, Business Operations
Edmonton Police Service

Lexi Rensing
Lexi Rensing

Director, Supply Chain
Keyera

Drew Lafond
Drew Lafond

Partner
MLT Aikins LLP

Jason McNamara
Jason McNamara

VP, Industrial Maintenance
Stuart Olson

Goke Korede
Goke Korede

Manufacturing West Maintenance, Construction & Turnaround Director
Borouge International

Ken Sandmoen
Ken Sandmoen

VP, Major Projects Canada
BrandSafway

Alexander (Sasha) Sergeev, MBA, FCIPS, SCMP
Alexander (Sasha) Sergeev, MBA, FCIPS, SCMP

Director, Procurement
Borouge International

Philip Ducharme
Philip Ducharme

VP, Entrepreneurship & Procurement
Canadian Council for Indigenous Business

Minto Roy
Minto Roy

Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Social Print Paper Ltd.

Carrie
Carrie Suarez

Director of Supply Chain Management
City of Edmonton

Brett
Brett Latchford

Director of Economic Strategy
City of Edmonton

Jasone
Jasone Meliefste

Branch Manager, Infrastructure Delivery
City of Edmonton

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Venue & Stay 

AN ELEVATED VENUE, JUST WEST OF EDMONTON

River Cree Resort & Casino is the region's premier entertainment destination, on Enoch Cree Nation just minutes from downtown Edmonton.

River Cree

RIVER CREE RESORT & CASINO

300 East Lapotac Blvd · Enoch Cree Nation
Greater Edmonton Area

Hotel reservations - 1-844-425-2733

Preferred Hotel Rate $189/night · Oct 1 & 2 · Rooms are limited — book your conference rate — first come, first served. Air Canada Partnership Promo code YQ6XKBC1 · Save up to 15% on flights to YEG
Group Bundles Bringing 8 or more from your team? Concessions on group pricing.

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REGISTRATION

Secure your seat for October 2 at River Cree Resort, Edmonton.:
Student Affiliate
$399 +tax

For SCC student members and academics

  • Full-day conference access
  • All keynotes, panels, and breakouts
  • Networking breakfast, lunch, reception
  • 10 CPD credits
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SCC MEMBER RATE SCC Member
$799 +tax

For SCC members & professionals

  • Full-day conference access
  • All keynotes, panels, and breakouts
  • Networking breakfast, lunch, reception
  • 10 CPD credits
  • Sponsor showcase access
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Non-Member
$999 +tax

Full access · For non-members

  • Full-day conference access
  • All keynotes, panels, and breakouts
  • Networking breakfast, lunch, reception
  • Sponsor showcase access
  • 10 CPD credits
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