3rd Annual Building for Sustainability Symposium!

November 6-7, 2025 at the Malcolm Hotel in Canmore

2025 Building for Sustainability Symposium

Join us for the 3rd annual Building for Sustainability Symposium!

The Symposium will take place of November 6 & 7 at the Malcolm Hotel in Canmore, Alberta.

This event aims to positioning the Bow Valley as a leader in sustainable building by fostering a collaborative environment where innovative ideas and best practices are shared.  Imagine transforming the region into a model for sustainable development, inspiring other communities to follow suit!


What you can expect to take away from the Symposium:

  1. Knowledge Sharing: Participants leave with a deeper understanding of sustainable building practices, technologies, and materials.

  2. Networking: Attendees build valuable connections with industry professionals, researchers, and policymakers.

  3. Innovative Solutions: New ideas and innovative solutions for sustainable building challenges are discussed and developed.

  4. Action Plans: Concrete action plans and commitments are made to implement sustainable practices in future projects.

  5. Policy Influence: The conference influences local, national, or international policies related to sustainable building.

  6. Collaboration Opportunities: Partnerships and collaborations are formed to advance sustainability goals.

  7. Awareness and Advocacy: Increased awareness and advocacy for sustainable building practices among the general public and stakeholders.

  8. Resource Sharing: Access to resources, tools, and case studies that can be applied to real-world projects.

Workshop Proposals

Would you like to host a workshop or booth at this year’s Symposium?

We will be accepting proposals until 5:00pm on May 5th.

Submit your proposal here!

2025 Symposium Themes

  • Collaborative approaches to building sustainably

  • Maximizing incentives and supports

  • Building affordable and resilient structures 

  • Techniques and technologies to reduce our carbon footprint

  • From planning to execution: design for sustainable outcomes

Program partners

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