events

WESTAC brings together transportation leaders at a variety of events throughout the year.

  • Member Forums: WESTAC’s signature event is its bi-annual Member Forum, a one- to two-day member-only event offering in-camera presentations and discussions about topical issues. Featuring high-profile speakers, they allow for the lively exchange of ideas and opinions and provide opportunities for informal meetings between senior industry representatives and decision-makers.
  • Roundtables: WESTAC regularly hosts member-only roundtables for newly appointed ministers of transportation from across the region. The Council is called upon to convene and facilitate seminars and workshops on specific issues impacting transportation across Western Canada.

 

Upcoming Events

2023 Spring Member Forum

Creating Corporate Advantage

May 4, 2023 – May 5, 2023
Fairmont Hotel, Winnipeg

For 50 years, WESTAC has been navigating the challenges of promoting system-wide, strategic advancement of transportation and goods movement in Western Canada. Never has this mission been more critical, given the pace at which challenges faced by the…

2023 Fall Member Forum

Nov 16, 2023 – Nov 17, 2023
Pan Pacific Hotel, Vancouver

Program and registration details will be available in fall 2023.

2024 Spring Member Forum

Apr 23, 2024 – Apr 24, 2024
Hotel Grand Pacific, Victoria

Program and registration details will be available in early 2024.

PAST SPEAKERS


WESTAC hosts thought leaders and expert speakers at its annual forums. Below is a small selection of recent speakers.

  • Darrell Bricker, Chief Executive Officer, Ipsos Public Affairs
  • Louis-Vincent Gave, Founding Partner & CEO, Gavekal Research
  • Dr. Richard Haass, President, Council on Foreign Relations
  • Karen Harris, Managing Director, Macro Trends Group, Bain & Company
  • Hon. Frank McKenna, Former Canadian Ambassador to the U.S.
  • Hon. A. Anne McLellan, Co-Chair, Coalition for a Better Future
  • Hon. Scott Moe, Premier, Government of Saskatchewan
  • Stephen Poloz, Special Advisor, Osler
  • David Rosenberg, Chief Economist & Strategist, Gluskin Sheff + Associates
  • Merran Smith, Executive Director, Clean Energy Canada
  • Jim Stanford, Economist & Director, Centre for Future Work

Top left: Stephen Poloz, top right: Darrell Bricker, bottom left: Hon. Scott Moe, bottom right: Jim Stanford

PAST EVENTS

WESTAC addresses timely, strategic transportation issues through its Member Forums, roundtables and industry conferences. Follow the link below to see a full list of past events or browse through the most recent events listed below.

SEE PHOTOS FROM PAST EVENTS

2020 Fall Member Forum

WHAT’S NEXT? The Aftermath of the COVID-19 Crisis

Oct 14, 2020 – Oct 23, 2020
October 14, 16, 21 & 23 - Online Event

The COVID-19 pandemic is, first and foremost, a global health crisis that triggered enormous economic consequences. The World Trade Organization estimates that global merchandise trade plunged 18.5% in the second quarter of 2020 and forecasts an overall…

2020 Spring Member Forum - CANCELLED

Apr 29, 2020 – Apr 30, 2020

In light of ongoing developments regarding COVID-19 and consistent with precautions taken by Health Canada and other provincial and international health agencies, we have made the decision to cancel this year's Spring Member Forum. For our Fall…

Hon. Ric McIver, Alberta

Welcome roundtable for new Alberta Minister of Transportation, Hon. Ric McIver.

Mar 9, 2020
Calgary

Stakeholders briefed Minister McIver on issues and opportunities in the Western Canadian transportation system, with a focus on Alberta.

2019 Fall Member Forum

Exceptional Speaker Series II

Nov 14, 2019
Westin Calgary Airport

This forum aims to prepare WESTAC members to identify opportunities and strategies to navigate the unsettled waters ahead. To help, WESTAC is hosting two acclaimed economists: David Rosenberg and Dr. George Friedman for in-depth discussions on a…