Industry-specific roundtables
Each year, The Buildings Show brings some of the brightest minds in architecture, construction, interior design and property management together to share their best practices and lessons learned, debate what’s happening in the industry, and share their predictions on what’s coming next.
SS100 - International Architectural Roundtable: Modernizing Institutional Buildings
Wednesday, December 2
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Con-ed credits: OAA 1.5
Major institutional buildings are undergoing modernization initiatives to meet evolving needs. As institutions continue to emphasize inclusivity, sustainability, and digital integration, innovative approaches to modernization are transforming how these spaces serve their collections, staff, and visitors. This year’s roundtable will explore forward-thinking strategies for modernizing institutional buildings, focusing on aligning with strategic priorities, addressing existing conditions, and managing construction within occupied sites. Panelists will showcase global case studies, offering insights into the modernization process, design challenges, and creative solutions. Agenda:
7:30 AM – Doors open, refreshments served
8:00 AM – Roundtable start time
9:30 AM – Roundtable end time
Sponsored by: OAA, Concrete Council of Canada, Salto Systems, FALK
WSM100 - PM Executives Roundtable: Trends, Challenges and Strategic Priorities for 2027
Wednesday, December 2
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Con-ed credits: OAA 1.5 BOMI 1.5
Join leading property management executives for an insightful roundtable discussion exploring key trends, emerging challenges, and strategic priorities shaping the industry heading into 2027. This session will offer a forward-looking and candid perspective on operations, technology, evolving tenant expectations, and market dynamics, providing valuable takeaways as you prepare for the future.
Sponsored by: BOMA Toronto, GNB Contracting
SS103 - Engineering Roundtable: Advancing Sustainability, Resilience, and Climate Adaptation
Wednesday, December 3
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Con-ed credits: OAA 1 BOMI 1
The Engineering Roundtable at The Buildings Show brings together engineering leaders to discuss transformative trends, AI, pressing challenges, and the opportunities facing the profession and society to advance sustainability, resilience, and climate adaptation. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the future outlook of engineering in the built environment landscape.
Supported by: Engineers Canada
