Special Event

June 1, 2026

ECABC 2026 Conference & AGM

74 years of making a difference! ECABC is thrilled to invite you to its 2026 Conference & AGM, hosted in vibrant Kelowna over June 1st and June 2nd.

An optional wine tour will also be available for attendees to participate in on May 31st, 2026.

Information on hotel booking and sponsorship can be viewed below.

Date & Time

Monday, June 1, 2026 (5:00 pm pt) – June 2, 2026 (8:00 pm pt)

Location

Delta Hotels Grand Okanagan Resort
1310 Water St,
Kelowna, BC

Details

*All June 2nd, 2026 events to take place at the Delta Hotels Grand Okanagan Resort (1310 Water St, Kelowna, BC)

 

Our official AGM & Conference program will be released in 2026.

 

Sponsorship Opportunities

Interested in sponsoring? We have a variety of sponsorship opportunities for the industry to support this event! More information on our sponsorships can be found here.

 

Ticket Options

Wine Tour Ticket

(Optional Activity: 1:00PM – 5:00PM, May 31st, 2026): 

The tour will depart from, and return to, the Delta Hotels Grand Okanagan Resort.

 

Early Bird Member Full Ticket includes access to the following activities:

  • Access to the Welcome Party at BNA Brewing (June 1)
  • Buffet breakfast (June 2)
  • Business conference sessions (June 2)
  • Provincial, Vancouver Chapter and Vancouver Island Chapter AGMs (June 2)
  • Buffet lunch (June 2)
  • Cocktail Welcome Reception (June 2), inclusive of welcome beverage
  • ECABC Gala Awards Dinner & Hall of Fame Induction (June 2)

*Early bird tickets available until March 31, 2026

 

Non-Member/Guest Full Ticket includes access to the following activities: 

  • Access to the Welcome Party at BNA Brewing (June 1)
  • Buffet breakfast (June 2)
  • Business conference sessions (June 2)
  • Buffet lunch (June 2)
  • Cocktail Welcome Reception (June 2), inclusive of welcome beverage
  • ECABC Gala Awards Dinner & Hall of Fame Induction (June 2)

 

Hall of Fame Full Ticket includes access to the following activities: 

  • Access to the Welcome Party at BNA Brewing (June 1)
  • Buffet breakfast (June 2)
  • Business conference sessions (June 2)
  • Provincial, Vancouver Chapter and Vancouver Island Chapter AGMs (June 2)
  • Buffet lunch (June 2)
  • Cocktail Welcome Reception (June 2), inclusive of welcome beverage
  • ECABC Gala Awards Dinner & Hall of Fame Induction (June 2)

 

Member OR Guest Reception & Dinner Ticket includes access to the following activities: 

  • Access to the Welcome Party at BNA Brewing (June 1)
  • Cocktail Welcome Reception (June 2), inclusive of welcome beverage
  • ECABC Gala Awards Dinner & Hall of Fame Induction (June 2)

 

We can’t wait to see you there!

Golf Spots Available!

ECABC has secured a small selection of tee-times at the Sunset Ranch Golf & Country Club. Available tee-times are between 9:10AM – 9:56AM on the morning of June 1st, 2026.

Pricing:

  • Team of Four: $457.80 (inclusive of cart)

 

To book, please contact ECABC’s Member Services Coordinator at memberservices@eca.bc.ca.

Hotel Booking Information

 

SOLD OUT – DELTA HOTELS GRAND OKANAGAN RESORT

Booking Website: https://book.passkey.com/e/51075509

Calling: The Call Centre will also take reservations via its dedicated line: 1-844-254-5046 ext 5511

 

Standard Guest Room (1 King or 2 Queen Beds): $379/night. Conference rates will be honoured 2 days Pre-and-Post event subject to availability.

 

Resort fee: Room rates will be subject to a non-commissionable daily resort fee of $40.00 per room, per night in effect at the time of check in. This fee will cover several amenities which at this time include: WI-FI, Resort Equipment (including bikes, kayaks, peddle boats, and paddle boards), Wine Tastings, Restaurant vouchers, and more. Covered amenities are subject to change without notice.

 

Reservations by attendees must be received on or before Monday, May 4, 2026

 

Early departure fee: Guests will be charged an Early Departure Fee if an attendee checks out of the Hotel prior to the attendee’s scheduled departure date, without having notified the Hotel at check-in of the change in scheduled departure.

 

Resort Guide: For further details on all the resort’s experiences, please view their Experiences page.

Agenda

May 31, 2026

1:00 pm
Optional Wine Tour

June 1, 2026

5:00 pm
Welcome Party (BNA Brewing,1250 Ellis St, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1Z4)

June 2, 2026

7:00 am
Breakfast
7:45 am
Opening remarks featuring:

- Craig Paquin, ECABC Board of Directors Chair, Sasco Contractors Ltd.
- Gavin Dew, MLA for Kelowna-Mission, Official Opposition Critic for Jobs, Economic Development, Innovation, and AI
8:15 am
Rocky Ozaki, The NoW of Work: AI, Innovation & Adaptability: Your Playbook for What’s Next
9:15 am
Coffee Break
9:30 am
McMillan LLP: Implementing Prompt Payment Panel Discussion
- Jason Annibale, Ontario
- Preet Saini, Alberta
- Jamieson Virgin, British Columbia
10:30 am
Nutrition Break
11:00 am
Construction Insights Panel Discussion
- Paul Demeule, Pomerleau
- Dane Gretchen, FortisBC
- Michael Drummond, Urban Development Institute
11:45 am
Dan Leduc, Soloway Wright LLP: Design by RFI: The Hidden Costs & Legal Risks of Delegated Design
12:30 pm
Lunch
1:30 pm
AGMs: Provincial, Vancouver Chapter, Vancouver Island Chapter (members only)
2:30 pm
Break
4:30 pm
Cocktail Reception
5:30 pm
ECABC Gala Awards Dinner & Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
8:00 pm
Event Concludes

Speaker(s)

Gavin Dew

MLA for Kelowna - Mission

Biography

Rocky Ozaki

Founder & CEO, The NoW of Work

Biography

Jason J. Annibale

Partner, Construction & Infrastructure, Ontario (McMillan)

Biography

Preet Saini

Partner, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Alberta (McMillan)

Biography

Jamieson D. Virgin

Partner, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, British Columbia (McMillan)

Biography

Paul Demeule

MEP Operations Manager

Biography

Dane Gretchen

Regional Energy Solutions Manager

BIOGRAPHY

Michael Drummond

Interim President and CEO, Urban Development Institute

BIOGRAPHY

Dan Leduc

Partner, Soloway Wright LLP.

Biography

Event Policies

Ticket Fees
Event ticket fees will be collected at the time of registration. Should it be necessary to cancel your attendance, please contact ECABC at any time up to 4:30pm on Friday, May 15, 2026 for a full refund. Participant substitutions may be made up to two business (2) days before the event at no additional cost.

 

Notice of Photography 

Please be advised that photographs will be taken at the event for use on ECABC’s website and social media accounts. By registering for this event, you consent to the Association photographing and using your image and likeness. If you do not want to be photographed, please let the ECABC staff know when you arrive to the event.

Registration & Information

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