This is the 2024 agenda. 2025 agenda will be posted in due time. - PT (Pacific Time, GMT-08:00)
Introduction by:
Nik Gandhorkia, Recruitment Director, Foresight Recruitment Group
Land Acknowledgment:
Jennifer Podmore Russell, Executive Vice President, Real Estate & Development, Nch'ḵaỷ Development Corporation
- Alison Miles Cork - Vice President, Asset Management, Grosvenor
- Norm Taylor - President & Country Head, Canada, Newmark
This presentation will provide an update on key economic indicators. How can you navigate the zigzag economy for the remainder of 2024? How temporary is the softness or is there any permanent damage? Where are employment, inflation, interest rates and immigration heading this year and beyond? Where are GDP growth and other economic fundamentals heading beyond 2024? What impact are federal and provincial government policies having on this province?
- Benjamin Tal - Managing Director and Deputy Chief Economist, CIBC Capital Markets
- Roque Hsieh - Partner, Tax, Real Estate Lead, GVA, KPMG Canada
The upcoming U.S. federal election is being watched closely by not only the American people but Canadians alike. The acute connection between the Canadian and U.S. economies is undeniable and this connection magnifies the importance of understanding the effects that the outcome will have on the private sector. This presentation will dive into the polarization and impact that the American election could have on Canada and its potential influence on the economy, consumer behaviour and more. What does it mean for Canada’s future?
Introduction by:
Jeff Brown, Vice President, Sales, Credit Unions, FCT
- Louise Blais - Senior Specialist Advisor, U.S. and International Affairs, Business Council of Canada
The industrial market in the GVRD has seen a shift in the last 12 months and while it is still one of the most competitive markets in Canada, the region has started to stabilize for the first time in years. Is this stabilization here to stay? While supply and demand pressures are starting to ease, there is still a need of new development in order to get to a balanced market. How are developers navigating the challenges facing the permitting and approvals process? How is the shortage of available land impacting innovation and design for new facilities? Is stratification becoming a popular option? This panel will dive into the fundamentals facing the industrial market and will tackle these and many other questions.
- Stuart Morrison - Executive Vice President, Industrial, Colliers
- Alicia Chung - Senior Director, Sales & Marketing, Conwest
- Tim Evans - Senior Director, Leasing, BGO
- Drew Gilbertson - Director, Asset Management - Industrial, Oxford Properties Group
- Marc Ricou - Executive Vice President, Commercial & Residential Properties, Bosa Properties
As Canada raises its immigration targets for 2023 and beyond, several different markets will be desirable choices for new entrants, further driving apartment demand. How is Metro Vancouver preparing for this expected elevated rate of immigration and rental demand? How are government programs and policies from CMHC impacting the market? How are construction costs, high interest rates and labour shortages impacting current development timelines? When it comes to the issues facing affordability what steps are being taken to increase the level of affordable housing units? How is the federal government challenging multi-residential REITs? This session will address these and many other questions.
- Lance Coulson - Executive Vice President, National Apartment Group (BC), CBRE Limited
- Jill Atkey - Chief Executive Officer, BC Non-Profit Housing Association
- Kevin Johnston - President, Strand
- Julian Schonfeldt - Chief Investment Officer, CAPREIT
- Wendy Waters - Vice President, Research Services & Strategy, GWL Realty Advisors
Construction is no longer simply about building unique structures and physical infrastructure. Fundamental shifts are happening that can push organizations to explore radically new ways of creating and capturing value as they make the leap toward the fourth industrial revolution. Layer onto that the ongoing constraints relating to construction and labour costs, there are rapidly changing industry dynamics at play. What are some current examples of construction innovation taking place in the Lower Mainland? Given ongoing construction costs and rising land prices, what are developers doing to deliver these innovative projects successfully? What technological advancements are gaining in popularity? These and other questions will be tackled during this panel discussion.
- Ashley Willard Bauman - Principal, Beyond the Buildings
- Sasha Faris - President & Founder, First Track Investment
- Mike Maierle - Founder & President, ETRO Construction Ltd.
- Jeannine Martin - President, Vancouver Regional Construction Association
- Christopher Mullins - Senior Director, Development Advisory, Altus Group