3rd Infraday 2023 - Canada | Infraday | 16 November 2023 | TBA, Toronto, CA

This event aims to bring together policymakers, industry experts, researchers, and stakeholders to discuss the challenges and opportunities related to infrastructure development and modernization across Canada.

Infrastructure in Canada encompasses a wide range of sectors, including transportation, energy, water and wastewater, telecommunications, and social infrastructure. The Canadian government recognizes the importance of investing in infrastructure to drive economic growth, enhance quality of life, and address environmental challenges. Major infrastructure projects in Canada focus on improving transportation networks, upgrading aging infrastructure, promoting renewable energy sources, expanding broadband connectivity, and investing in social services such as healthcare and education. Public-private partnerships, federal funding programs, and collaboration between different levels of government and industry stakeholders are key drivers for advancing infrastructure development in Canada. These efforts aim to build resilient, sustainable, and interconnected infrastructure systems that meet the needs of Canadians and support the country's long-term prosperity.

The event will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, and interactive workshops on a range of topics, including transportation, energy, water, and communication infrastructure. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from experts in the field, share their experiences, and collaborate on solutions to the challenges facing infrastructure development across Canada.

The event aims to provide a platform for participants to network, engage, and collaborate with each other and explore new partnerships to advance infrastructure development across Canada. We invite all interested parties to join us at this event and contribute to the critical conversation on infrastructure development and modernization.

2023 Topics Will Include:​
• Infrastructure Investment – State of the Market
• Project Delivery – Delivering Projects More Efficiently and Cost-Effectively
• Enhancing Efficiency and Improving Services Through Digital Transformation
• Improving Equity in Public Infrastructure
• Technology to Improve Infrastructure Project Performance
• Urban Mobility: Rethinking the Future of Transportation
• Energy Infrastructure – A Sustainable Energy Future
• Climate-Resilient Infrastructure
• EV Infrastructure
• Stormwater Infrastructure
• Broadband Development – Bridging the Digital Divide
• Strategic Airport Infrastructure Projects
• Enhancing Rail Infrastructure

2022 Past Speakers

Aaron Campbell
Prime Sales Representative, Oracle

Alice Lam
Director of Operations, City of Markham

Apeksha Gupta
Design Program Manager, Multi-Disciplinary and Special Projects, Design & Engineering, Toronto Community Housing

Arthur Terechtchouk
Partner Capital Advisory and Transformations, Superset Infrastructure

Bill Shea
Director, Toronto Water, Distribution and Collection, City of Toronto

Bob Sanderson
Mayor, Municipality of Port Hope

Bryce Phillips
CEO, Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority

Brynn Nheiley
Executive Director Community Planning Regulation & Mobility, City of Burlington

Chris Rickett
Director, Economic Growth, Culture and Entrepreneurship, Development Services Commission, City of Markham

Colm Brennan
Outside Sales Account Executive, Canada, Trimble

Dan Borowec
Director - Economic Development Planning Strategic Initiatives, Northumberland County

Danielle Culp
Project Planner, Planning and Economic Development Department, The Regional Municipality of Durham

Donna Serrati
Director, Strategic Initiatives & Asset Management - Transportation & Environmental Services, Region of Waterloo

Eric Michaud
Technical Director, Corbec

Indra Maharjan
Director, Innovation, Technology & Alternative Delivery, Ontario Clean Water Agency

Jacqueline Darwood
Program Director Transit Expansion, Transit Expansion Office, City of Toronto

Jas Saraw
Vice President Sales, Canada, Procore Technologies

Jeff Singer
Master Principal Sales Consultant, Oracle Construction and Engineering

Jeremy Dunn
Commercial Vice President, HOPA Ports (Hamilton Oshawa Port Authority)

Julius Gombos
Senior Vice President, Waterfront Toronto

Karan Jandoo
Senior Manager, PwC

Lisa Prime
Chief Planner, Planning Services, Community Development, City of Cambridge

Marc Laferriere
Municipal Councillor, County of Brant

Marguerite Pigott
Film Commissioner and Director of Entertainment Industries, City of Toronto

Mark Pajot
Advisor, Office of Climate Change and Energy Management, Region of Peel

Mathew Fair
Supervisor at Durham Region (The Regional Municipality of Durham)

Matthew Davis
Manager, Capital Projects and Program, City of Toronto

Michael Lam
Senior Development Director (Acting), Toronto Community Housing

Nicholas Johnson
Chief Evangelist, Kahua

Nicole Yardy
Climate Change Specialist, Town of Collingwood

Pallavi Saxena
Manager Agreements, Metrolinx

Peter Weltman
Financial Accountability Officer, Financial Accountability Office of Ontario

Pouriya Jafarpur
Physical Science Officer, Canadian Centre for Climate Services

Riaz ul Haq
Senior Water Engineer, Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks

Roger Young
Director of Parks, Forestry and Horticulture Operations, City of Vaughan

Romas Juknevicius
Project Lead, Planning Programs, City Planning Strategies Division, City of Mississauga

Roy Tal
Chief Technology Officer, Visual Defence

Saidur Rahman
Senior Engineer, Bridges, Structures & Expressways, City of Toronto

Saleem Ahmed
Senior Project Manager, Black & Veatch

Stephen Turner
Councillor, Ward 11, London, Canada

Steve Risi
Associate Director - Capital Projects & Infrastructure Technology, KPMG Canada

Valerie Bennett
Chief, Strategic Partnerships, Natural Resources Canada

Victoria Malloy
A/Manager of Policy and Strategic Issues, Office of the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure & Development Services, City of Toronto