Industry INSIGHT

The CCA Annual Conference is almost here. Register now before it’s too late!

In less than two weeks, over 500 construction professionals from coast to coast will arrive in Tucson, Arizona for the 2023 CCA Annual Conference. Taking place March 7-10, this PREMIER NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION EVENT is your chance to network with leaders from all sectors of Canadian construction industry while attending thought-provoking sessions mixed with fun, social activities and optional excursions. Registration for in-person attendees closes March 1.


Unable to join us? Register for our digital experience.

Please note at this time the El Conquistador hotel is currently SOLD OUT on March 7 and 9. Please reach out to Elicia Robles at the hotel directly to see if rooms have become available. You can reach Elicia Robles, Reservations Coordinator, at Elicia.Robles@Hilton.com or T: +1 520 544 1155. (The standard room rate is $369.67-$457.57.)

Should the El Conquistador not have availability, you can look at other hotels in the area:

Our program is chock-full of topical sessions to educate, share best practices, and inspire you to think about the future of the construction industry.

Registrants joining us virtually from home or office have access to a curated selection of the conference’s sessions, including Tareq Hadhad’s opening keynote. The Syrian refugee turned founder and CEO of Peace by Chocolate will share his story of perseverance and entrepreneurialism. Live stream registrants can also interact with moderators through the online conference platform to pose questions or share comments during sessions.

Tareq Hadhad
Founder & CEO
Peace by Chocolate
Stuart Bergman
Chief Economist & Vice-President,
Export Development Canada
Craig “Tooey” Courtemanche
CEO, Procore Technologies
Mary Van Buren
President,
Canadian Construction Association
Silvy Wright
President & CEO,
Northbridge

Recorded sessions are made available to both in-person and live stream registrants after the conference, except for the CEO panel. Watch that live as it happens on March 9 at 9:00 a.m. (MST). There will be no recording for this session made available after the conference.

All in-person registrations for delegates, companions and children also include: 

  • Access to all sessions – including the opening keynote sponsored by Aon Reed Stenhouse Inc., the economic outlook, and our talent and tequila showcase where you can take a turn at the 3D Procore camera to show us your talent. 
  • Breakfast and lunch daily from March 8-10. 
  • Welcoming night reception and dinner presented by Travelers Canada – Kick off the conference at a Tucson-themed evening on March 7 complete with live mariachi band! 
  • Fun night – Saddle up for this unforgettable evening with a western style dinner. Learn a little two-step with live music and enjoy smores by the fire. Sponsored by EllisDon Corporation and Intact Surety on March 8.  
  • CCA National Awards – Celebrate the achievements of your peers at a special awards ceremony luncheon. Presented by Northbridge Insurance on March 9.
  • Closing gala – Raise a final toast as we celebrate during this “star-studded” closing gala. Explore the skies at our live interactive stargazing experience with cutting-edge telescopes and our knowledgeable astronomer. Sponsored by Borden Ladner Gervais LLP and Graham on March 10.  
  • Daily companion activities – a daily activity program with a variety of activities (additional fees may apply) and dedicated lounge for companions and children to connect, learn and explore!

Don’t miss out! Register now and check out our website for full program and destination details.

A special thank you to our 2023 conference sponsors.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our events team at infoconference@cca-acc.com.

Already registered? Share what you’re looking forward to most with the hashtag #CCAConference to be reposted on official CCA social media accounts!