Connecting Western Canada's building & construction industries
8,000+
Industry Professionals
340+
Trailblazing Exhibitors
200+
Expert Speakers
10+
Networking Events
BUILDEX Vancouver, designed to meet your needs
Join BC’s leading design, construction and real estate professionals. Access transformative ideas and cutting-edge products changing the built environment. Drive your projects forward.
Learn
With more than 80+ sessions and 200+ industry speakers, the BUILDEX Vancouver 2026 conference program spans topics on code and policy updates, accessible and adaptable design, risk mitigation and management, and much more. Selected sessions will be accredited for continuing education credits by AIBC, IDCEC, BC Housing, PMI and BOMI.
Source
Featuring more than 340+ cutting-edge exhibitors, the BUILDEX trade show floor offers a look at the latest products and services transforming our industry, allowing you to uncover your next project partner, material or technology.
Network
BUILDEX Vancouver 2026 is THE platform for connecting with industry experts, leaders, and visionaries from across BC's built environment. From young professionals to industry veterans, startups to multinational companies, there were tons of connections made at BUILDEX.
Look inside BUILDEX Vancouver
Experience the 2026 event all over again, from February 11-12, 2026, BUILDEX Vancouver transformed the Vancouver Convention Centre, West, into a vibrant hub for the built environment. Over 8,500 professionals came together to explore innovative products, engage in expert-led sessions, and connect with peers across the industry.
2026 show features
WoodWorks at BUILDEX
WoodWorks at BUILDEX offers an exceptional opportunity for all professionals of the built environment to immerse themselves in the latest innovations in wood-based design and construction. Discover 9 hours of accredited educational seminars, two mainstage Keynotes, direct access to technical expertise, and an expanded expo pavilion experience at BUILDEX.
Contech Showcase, Powered by Prairies Proptech Association
The Contech Showcase features innovative local tech firms transforming construction and real estate with AI-driven solutions for safety, productivity, cost management, and sustainability. In a fast-paced session, up to five firms will pitch their ideas to top local construction leaders, with attendees participating in the judging and gaining exclusive networking opportunities.
Building it Better in BC
BC's building industry is levelling up thanks to industry front runners charting a course to better buildings. Join ZEIC as its building-related programs - ZEBx, B2E, CLF BC and the BCRA - showcase examples of building industry leadership. Hear best practices across development, design, and construction, and discover how decarbonization is a cornerstone of high-performance buildings.
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Territorial acknowledgment
BUILDEX Vancouver takes place on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ílwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.