The ULI Alberta Edmonton Housing Symposium brings together developers, policy leaders, economists, and innovators to tackle the pressing challenges and opportunities in housing. From modular and mass timber construction to zoning reforms and federal initiatives, this half-day symposium will highlight the tools, partnerships, and innovations needed to build faster, smarter, and more sustainably.

Attendees will enjoy a hot breakfast, networking breaks with refreshments, and an afternoon snack while engaging with industry leaders shaping the future of housing in Alberta.

Program Highlights

Keynote Speaker: Mark Parsons  |  Vice President & Chief Economist   |  ATB Financial

As Vice President & Chief Economist at ATB Financial, Mark leads a dynamic team focused on providing insightful commentary and strategic economic outlooks. He brings over two decades of senior economic and leadership experience in both the private and public sectors. A trusted authority in the field, Mark is a sought-after speaker at industry conferences and a regular contributor to media discussions on economic trends. He holds his Master's degree in Economics from the University of Alberta and serves on the board of directors at Nordiq Canada.

Registration Opens & Breakfast Served: 7:30 AM

Welcome & Land Acknowledgement 8:00 AM – 8:05 AM

Scott Cole – B.A. RPP MCIP, Senior Principal, Operations Leader,

Community Development, Edmonton Office Leader, Stantec

Opening Plenary & Economic Outlook 8:05 AM – 8:45 AM

Mark Parsons – Vice President & Chief Economist , ATB Financial
 

Break 8:45 – 9:00am
 

Session 1: Construction Innovation – Building Better, Faster 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM

Tai Ziola – Partner, Architect, Dialog

Pete Wardell – Director of Business Development, Chandos Construction

Reza Nassari –  Founder and CEO, Landmark Homes, ACQBUILT;

Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer, Promise Robotics

Moderated by:

Barry Murphy

Director of Business Development, EllisDon 
 

Break 9:45 – 10:00am
 

Session 2: Housing Policy in Action –

Zoning, Funding, & Federal Initiatives 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM

Nicholas Carels – Vice President, Streetside

Travis Pawlyk – Branch Manager, City of Edmonton

Kevin Gardner – Principal, Canada ICI

Moderated by: 

Chris Dubla RPP, MCIP 

Manager, Placemaking & Entitlements, Rohit
 

Break 10:45 – 11:00am
 

Session 3: What's Next for Housing in Edmonton? 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM

Jodie Wacko – Chief Operating Officer, Canitro

Amit Grover – Principal, Avison Young

Bob Summers – Director, School of Urban and Reginal Planning, University of Alberta

Moderated by: 

Karen Wichuk

CEO, Deep Strategies Inc.
 

Networking 11:45 AM – 12:00 AM