VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) has unveiled its 2025 Construction Leadership Forum (CLF): Summit to Success line-up.
Taking place May 8 to 10 at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler, the CLF aims to have construction leaders step away from the jobsite and step into big-picture thinking, leadership development and industry connection.
This year’s theme of Summit to Success is a call to action for leaders to level up their leadership, strengthen their teams and shape the future of B.C.’s built environment, explains a release.
Over 300 participants are expected and this year’s highlights include:
- Summit to Success: Step Out. Shove Off: Stories and lessons from above the clouds and past the ocean’s horizon with Laval St. Germain – Expert at turning dreams into goals into reality.
- From the Locker Room to the Job Site: Coaching Strategies for High-Performance Teams featuring moderator Will Pauga, president Southwest Contracting Ltd. and panellists: Sean Millington, five-time CFL All Star, two-time Grey Cup Champion, BC Sports Hall of Fame Alumni; Terry McKaig, founder and president – Actuate Agency and Team Canada Baseball Head Coach NAIA Coach of the Year; and Dave Babych, NHL Defenceman 1980-2000, Canucks Alumni.
- Samantha Shakira Clarke on creating psychologically safe workplaces.
- Glenn Ackerley breaks down construction law every leader should know.
- Pierre Cléroux of BDC on the economic outlook that impacts your bottom line.
There will also be several networking opportunities throughout the forum and attendees can also earn three Gold Seal Certification credits.
“CLF is where leadership meets momentum,” says Jeannine Martin, president of VRCA, in a statement. “This isn’t just a conference, it’s where the future of construction come to recharge, reimagine and reignite their purpose. Whether you’re looking to tackle today’s challenges or get ahead of tomorrow’s trends, CLF will leave you energized, connected, and ready to lead with impact.”
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