October 22 & 23, 2025
BMO Centre at Stampede Park Kelly ColesVice President, Building and Infrastructure at Calgary Municipal Land CorporationSpeaker
Profile
| As VP of Building & Infrastructure, Kelly is leading the delivery of the master plan for the East Village and the Culture + Entertainment District through oversight of key city-building infrastructure and vertical building projects, including the BMO Centre expansion, 17th Avenue S.E. extension & Victoria Park/Stampede Station rebuild, Stampede Trail, and Arts Commons and Olympic Plaza transformation projects. Kelly's wealth of multidisciplinary experience includes design, construction, and project management. Prior to CMLC, Kelly led the design team at the City of Calgary and was responsible for the delivery of capital projects within the Facility Management Department. Prior to the public sector, Kelly was a leader and practicing designer at architectural and interior design firms. Driven by a passion for life-long learning and city-building, Kelly holds a Master's in Public Administration from the University of Victoria, a Bachelor of Interior Design from the University of Manitoba Faculty of Architecture, a Diploma in Architectural Technologies from SAIT, and a PM certificate from MRU. |
Agenda Sessions
W17 - The BMO Centre Expansion: A Study of Parametric Design & Robust Construction for the Building You Are Sitting In
, 12:45pmView SessionT01 - Transforming Arts Commons: Preparing to Deliver the $660M Arts Commons Campus
, 9:00amView Session