Canada Builds Modern Summit
About this Event
Oct 7 & 8, 2026
Canada Builds Modern Summit 2026 brings together leaders from government, industry, manufacturing, technology, and finance to accelerate the modernization of Canada’s housing delivery system.
Focused on scalable, affordable, factory-built housing, the Summit will explore how industrialized construction, AI-driven approvals, digital technologies, and innovative financing models can work together to dramatically increase housing production across Canada.
By connecting planning, approvals, manufacturing, construction, and investment into a more coordinated and efficient system, Canada Builds Modern is focused on moving the industry from pilot projects to scalable delivery at a national level.
Oct 7 Agenda
🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Opening Reception
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:45 AM
Opening Keynote
🕑: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Panel Sessions
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Panel Sessions
🕑: 03:00 AM - 05:00 AM
Within Reach Workshop
Info: The Within Reach Workshop is an action-oriented civic leadership framework developed by Jennifer Keesmaat to help leaders, institutions, and cross-sector teams move ambitious urban ideas from discussion to implementation.
The workshop helps participants identify where meaningful change is within reach: clarifying spheres of influence, uncovering institutional barriers, aligning stakeholders, and developing practical strategies to advance tangible outcomes.
The methodology has helped catalyze major city-building initiatives internationally. In Oslo, it helped build momentum for the city's now globally recognized car-free downtown transformation. In Melbourne, it contributed to "dynamic fairways" — transit-priority streets designed to rebalance mobility and public space.
At Canada Builds Modern, the Within Reach Workshop will bring together leaders from government, development, manufacturing, finance, housing, and ci
Oct 8 Agenda
🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Opening Reception
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:45 AM
Opening Keynote
🕑: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Panel Sessions
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Panel Sessions
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Closing Keynote
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 995.00 to CAD 1395.00
