Client Engagement Event with Burnaby, Coquitlam, & New West
About this Event
Join ACEC-BC for an evening of engagement, discussion, and networking with leaders from three Lower Mainland municipalities!
This event brings together representatives from the City of Burnaby, City of Coquitlam, and City of New Westminster to share their perspectives on one of the most important foundations of successful infrastructure delivery: Building Trust.
Municipal leaders will discuss how trust is built and maintained with Council, consultants, and the public, exploring topics such as infrastructure planning, project delivery, capacity challenges, collaboration, and communicating the value of infrastructure investments.
Following municipal presentations, attendees will participate in a moderated discussion and networking reception designed to encourage meaningful conversations between local government representatives and consulting engineering professionals.
In-person space is limited and expected to fill quickly. Register early to secure your spot!
🎤 Featured Speakers
- Nima Najafi, Director, Development Services, City of Burnaby
- David G. Lee, Manager, Infrastructure Planning, City of New Westminster
- Jonathan Helmus, Director, Utilities, City of Coquitlam
- Moderated by: Jeff Halliday, Director, Business Development, Transportation & Infrastructure, WSP
💡 Why Attend?
Connect directly with municipal leaders and decision-makers in a relaxed, informal setting.
Attendees will:
- Gain insight into municipal priorities and challenges.
- Build relationships with municipal reps and industry peers.
- Explore approaches to collaboration, project delivery, and stakeholder engagement.
📍 Location:
In-person: Anvil Centre ()
Online: Interactive livestream with Q&A
📚 Continuing Education (CE) Hours: 2 hours
Agenda
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Pre-event Connections
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Presentations
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:50 PM
Panel Discussion
🕑: 04:50 PM - 06:00 PM
Connections over Canapés and Refreshments
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 28.78 to CAD 184.09
