4th Annual Building for Sustainability Symposium!
November 25—27, 2026 at the Malcolm Hotel in Canmore
2026 Building for Sustainability Symposium
Join us for the 4th annual Building for Sustainability Symposium!
The Symposium will take place on November 25—27, 2026 at the Malcolm Hotel in Canmore, Alberta.
Wednesday, November 25
Kick off the Symposium with an evening of networking, connection, and conversation. Hear from municipal leaders during the opening plenary session:
Thursday, November 26
A full day of programming featuring keynote speakers, interactive workshops, and thought-provoking discussions. This year will feature an amazing line-up including:
2 inspiring plenary sessions:
Panel Discussion: The New Development Equation: Climate, Cost, and Certainty
Friday, November 27
Wrap up the Symposium with a morning of engaging field trips showcasing innovative and sustainable building across the Bow Valley, including:
7 Field Trips that highlight fantastic initiatives throughout the Bow Valley
Symposium Registration
Join us for the complete symposium experience, including workshops, panel discussions, networking events, shared meals, and field experiences.
Standard: $315 | Public Sector: $285
Student registration is free with approval, and team discounts are available for groups of three or more.
Who you’ll hear from
Hear from organizations and leaders bringing diverse perspectives from across the building
industry, government, research, and sustainability sectors. A few organizations include:
BTRboard
Town of Canmore
Built Green Canada
Alberta Ecotrust
RDH Building Science
Arcadis
Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction
Smith + Andersen
Chandos Construction
HSS Design Build
Building Knowledge Canada
Alberta Real Estate Foundation
Alberta Forestry and Parks
Light House
Retrofit Canada
Remedy Engineering
SSRIA
Bow Valley Municipal Leadership
What you will take away from the 2026 Symposium
Knowledge Sharing: Participants leave with a deeper understanding of sustainable building practices, technologies, and materials.
Innovative Solutions: New ideas and innovative solutions for sustainable building challenges are discussed and developed.
Scalable Impact: Practical ideas can be adapted by communities facing similar growth, housing, and sustainability pressures.
Awareness and Advocacy: Increased awareness and advocacy for sustainable building practices among the general public and stakeholders.
Networking: Attendees build valuable connections with industry professionals, researchers, and policymakers.
Policy Influence: The conference influences local, national, or international policies related to sustainable building.
Collaboration Opportunities: Attendees connect across sectors, share perspectives, and explore practical ways to work together.
Resource Sharing: Access to resources, tools, and case studies that can be applied to real-world projects.
2026 Symposium Themes
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Innovation: bold ideas, new technologies, and forward-thinking practices
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Collaboration: aligning efforts across disciplines and sectors to move our industry forward
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Small Change, Big Impact: practical solutions delivering meaningful results now
The Venue
The Malcolm Hotel
321 Spring Creek Dr, Canmore, AB T1W 2G2
Situated in the heart of Canmore at the Malcolm hotel, our symposium take place amidst world renowned scenery in the Rocky Mountains. Stay the weekend and explore!
Hotel Booking
Please click the button below and follow the detailed steps to make a reservation using our symposium discount.
Visit the Malcolm Hotel website at malcolmhotel.ca or click HERE
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Add Code ‘Group Attendee’: 2611BUIL
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A confirmation email will be sent to the email address provided.
Alternatively, please call the Malcolm Hotel Front Desk at 403-812-0680 and quote discount code 2611BUIL to book your room directly. Discount based on availability.
Program Sponsors and Partners
Foundation
Structural
Build
Sponsor the 2026 Symposium
We can't do this without you. Every sponsor helps fund the future of sustainable building by supporting the conversations, connections, and ideas that move our industry forward.
Contact b4s@biosphereinstitute.org for more details about featuring your business at this year’s Symposium while supporting us in shaping the future of sustainable building in Alberta.
2025 Event Archive
View last year’s program, session details, session archive, and photo gallery.