CONFERENCE SCHEDULE:
Whether you own a unit, sit on the board, or manage the building — two days at the Alberta Condo Conference will change how you see your community.
Expert sessions, straight answers, and the people who can actually help. Early bird pricing ends September 3rd — save your spot before the rate goes up.
| Time | Name | Description | Speakers | Location Name | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, October 2, 2026 | |||||
| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Canadian Condo Institute - South Alberta Chapter Annual General Meeting | Join fellow CCI South Alberta members for the Chapter's Annual General Meeting — held right before the Alberta Condo Conference welcome reception. The AGM is your opportunity to hear directly from CCI-SA leadership on the Chapter's activities, financials, and direction for the year ahead. Members will receive updates on advocacy initiatives, educational programming, and the work being done on behalf of condominium communities across Southern Alberta. Voting on Chapter business will take place in accordance with the bylaws. Attendance is open to current CCI South Alberta members in good standing.
| Macleod Hall A | ||
| 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Welcome Reception | The conference kicks off with the Welcome Reception — and if you've ever tried to have a real conversation at a busy trade show, this is your window. With the full conference day still ahead, Friday evening is the quietest the trade show floor will be all weekend. Exhibitors are set up, the energy is fresh, and there's no lineup behind you. It's the ideal time to take a lap, stop at the booths that matter to your community, and actually talk — not just collect a business card and move on. Whether you're a board member looking for your next auditor, a condo manager vetting vendors for your portfolio, or simply figuring out what's out there, the Welcome Reception gives you the space to do it without the Saturday rush. Don't skip the reception and registering for both days. It's the best-kept secret of the conference.
| Macleod Hall BCD | ||
| Saturday, October 3, 2026 | |||||
| 7:45 AM - 8:15 AM | Registration, Breakfast & Tradeshow | Welcome to the Alberta Condo Conference. The doors are open! Swing by registration if you haven't checked in yet, load up a breakfast plate from the trade show floor, and grab a good seat. | Macleod Hall A | ||
| 8:15 AM - 9:30 AM | Building A Better Board | Your board is only as strong as the people on it — and strong boards don't happen by accident. This session tackles the hard questions every condo community eventually faces: What happens when key board members step down? How do you attract capable, committed volunteers? And what does it actually take to build a board that works well with management and delivers real results for owners? Whether you're a seasoned board member or just getting started, you'll leave with practical strategies to strengthen your board today — and build one that lasts. | David Minifie , Condo Owners Forum Society Terry Gibson , Condo Owners Forum Society of Alberta Patricia Tolppanen , Condo Owners Forum Society of Alberta Andrew Fulcher , Prairie Management (Moderator) | Macleod Hall A | |
| 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM | Morning break | Forty-five minutes between the opening panel and your first breakout session — enough time to refuel, revisit a booth you rushed past during the Welcome Reception, or finally ask that question you didn't get to raise from the floor. The coffee's on. The exhibitors are ready. And the trade show floor is a lot more manageable before the full day hits its stride. If you've got a shortlist of vendors to meet, this is the moment to work through it. | Macleod Hall BCD | ||
| 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM | Expectations, Education and Enforcement | Expectations, Education and Enforcement. Three little words that generate a disproportionate share of condo conflict — and keeping all three in balance is one of the most demanding jobs in condominium management. This session dives into the real-world challenges: accommodating assistance animals versus enforcing pet bylaws, managing parking disputes fairly and consistently, and navigating the human dynamics that make every situation different. Led by experienced property managers, you'll come away with practical strategies and ready-to-use frameworks for the situations that are hardest to get right. | Jason Ager , Quarter Park Management Puneet Kumar , Connelly Management | E1 | |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Key Situations to Involve a Lawyer | Calling a lawyer too early is expensive. Calling one too late can be catastrophic. This session helps boards and managers find that line — and stay on the right side of it. You'll hear directly from Alberta condominium lawyers about the situations that demand legal advice, the ones that don't, and what you need to do before you pick up the phone so the conversation is as productive (and cost-effective) as possible. If you manage or govern a condo corporation, understanding when and how to access legal help is one of the most valuable skills you can have. | Laurie Kiedrowski , McLeod Law John Frame , Witten Law | E2 | |
| 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Trust, But Verify: Technical Audits, Warranty Management & Alberta's Condo Rules in the First Five Years | Most boards know they need technical audits — but very few understand what they're really getting, what different reports actually cover, or how to use the results to make smarter decisions about their building. This session demystifies the full range of technical assessments: what triggers them, what engineers are actually looking for, how to interpret findings, and how results feed into your reserve fund planning. If your corporation has aging infrastructure, upcoming major repairs, or a reserve fund study on the horizon, this session will save you time, money, and costly misunderstandings. | Justin Tudor , Keller Engineering Ryan Coles , RJC Engineers | E3 | |
| 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM | Lunch | Lunch at ACC isn't a sit-down-and-wait affair — it's an hour and fifteen minutes of the best networking on the floor. Food stations are spread across the trade show, which means the path to lunch takes you past the exhibitors you haven't had a chance to visit yet. Grab something at one end, have a conversation in the middle, pick up dessert on your way back. It's designed that way on purpose. This is your longest unstructured window of the day — use it. The boards and managers you've been meaning to connect with are all in the same room, and nobody's rushing to the next session just yet. Come hungry, stay curious, and don't be surprised if the best conversation of the conference happens between bites. (Seating will be available for those who need to rest their feet.) | Macleod Hall BCD | ||
| 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Board and Manager Dynamics | The relationship between a condo board and its property manager can be the greatest asset — or the biggest source of friction — in a condominium community. This session gets real about what goes wrong and what makes it work. From managing difficult personalities and conflicting expectations to building the communication habits that create genuine trust, this panel brings together experienced managers and board members to share what they've lived through and what they've learned. If you've ever wondered why some condo communities thrive and others struggle, this session has the answers. | Sandi Danielson , CCI North Cassie Henderson , FirstService Residential Abbie Thurgood , BFL Canada (Moderator) | Macleod Hall A | |
| 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM | Afternoon break | A quick reset between the mid-afternoon panel and your second breakout session. Grab a coffee, stretch your legs, and take another lap through the trade show floor. Thirty minutes goes faster than you think — but so does a good conversation with the right exhibitor. | Macleod Hall BCD | ||
| 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM | From Fractured to Flourishing: A Cautionary Tale | Learn how Margot, Laura, and Ken, winners of CCI’s Volunteer of the Year award in 2025, turned Palace Royale’s divided toxic community in serious financial trouble into a fun flourishing community that appreciates and celebrates accomplishments. Walk through their story in a slideshow that illustrates how they swiftly dealt with toxic bullies, built trust in their community, fostered loyalty with service providers, and generated enthusiasm and buy-in amongst the residents. | Margot McKinnon , Palace Royale Condominium Corporation Ken Robertson , Palace Royale Condominium Corporation Laura Le , Palace Royale Condo Corp | E1 | |
| 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Replacement Cost Appraisals Explained - Valuation, Exposure & Risk | Your replacement cost appraisal is one of the most consequential documents your corporation holds — and it's also one of the most misunderstood. Many boards conflate replacement cost with market value, don't know what drives appraisal changes year over year, or have no idea how their appraisal connects to their insurance coverage and risk exposure. This session breaks it all down in plain language: how appraisals are built, what makes them go up or down, and what it means for your corporation if your coverage and your appraisal are out of sync. Come with questions — this one directly impacts your bottom line. | Chris Low , BFL Canada Omar Khan , Normac | E2 | |
| 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM | From Retrofit Planning to Performance: Strategies and Technology for Better Buildings | Energy retrofits can deliver major benefits — from lower operating costs and reduced emissions to improved comfort, resilience, and indoor air quality — but knowing where to start and how to move projects forward remains a challenge for many condo owners, property managers, and industry professionals. This session will provide a practical roadmap for planning and implementing successful retrofit projects. Participants will learn how to assess retrofit opportunities, set project goals, and prepare for implementation while navigating available funding, financing, and support programs. Through real-world case studies, speakers will share lessons learned from projects at different scales and stages of development. The session will also explore how emerging technologies, integrated design approaches, and innovative retrofit strategies can help projects meet a range of priorities, whether focused on energy efficiency, affordability, occupant comfort, climate resilience, operational performance, or healthier indoor environments. Attendees will gain insights into these innovative approaches, how other buildings have applied them, and the resulting outcomes. | Pamela Goertzen , SSRIA Jim Sandercock , Alberta Ecotrust | E3 | |
| 3:15 PM - 3:30 PM | Session break | Just enough time to get where you need to be. Breakout sessions wrap at 3:15 — the closing panel kicks off at 3:30 in Macleod Hall A. Grab a coffee on your way and settle in for the finale. | Macleod Hall BCD | ||
| 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM | Condominium Dispute Resolution Tribunal -What you need to know | Alberta's Condominium Dispute Resolution Tribunal is now open — and what you don't know about it could cost you. This session is your essential guide to navigating the Tribunal: what types of disputes it handles, what you must have in place before filing, the procedural steps involved, and the common mistakes that derail valid complaints before they're even heard. Whether you're a board member dealing with a non-compliant owner or a manager trying to protect your corporation, this is the session that equips you to use the Tribunal effectively — and avoid the pitfalls that trip most people up. | Dionne Levesque , SVR Lawyers Erin Siladji , Condominium Dispute Resolution Tribunal Skylar Duff , Condominium Dispute Resolution Tribunal Tim Huxley , Condominium Dispute Resolution Tribunal Maria Bartolotti , New Concept Management Inc. | Macleod Hall A | |
Schedule is subject to change.

