EDUCATION DAY
BUILDING FOR GROWTH
Meeting Nova Scotia’s Current and Future Infrastructure Needs
It’s no secret that our infrastructure systems are facing major pressures. Let’s invite the elephant to the table and talk it out! DCI is pleased to invite our industry community to the 2026 DCI Education Day: Building for Growth: Meeting Nova Scotia’s Current and Future Infrastructure Needs.
The event will explore the current realities and future trajectories of major infrastructure systems in our province, providing an opportunity to hear from industry experts, expand your knowledge of current and future initiatives, and participate in open discussions with peers.
DCI Education Days are open to everyone, no matter how fresh or seasoned the career.
EVENT DETAILS
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Friday, October 30th, 2026
Delta Dartmouth - 240 Brownlow Avenue
$250 for Non-Members | $150 for Members
Registration opening soon
Business casual
OUTLINE SCHEDULE FOR THE MORNING:
8:30
9:00
10:00
11:10
11:20
12:30
1:15
2:30
3:00
Registration
Keynote Presentation
Roundtable 1
Networking Break
Roundtable 2
Lunch
Roundtable 3
Closing Panel
Networking Reception
The Format
To foster dialogue and discussion, and support peer learning and knowledge sharing, this year’s education day will feature a series of roundtable sessions. Each roundtable will begin with a presentation by an industry expert, followed by facilitated discussions in small groups. The event will conclude with a panel recapping key themes.
Keynote Speaker

Jen Angel
CEO, Evergreen; Chair of the Canadian Infrastructure Council
Roundtable Speakers

David Benoit
President and CEO, Build Nova Scotia

Elora Wilkinson
Program Manager, Major Projects Office, Halifax Regional Municipality

Chris Milligan
Vice President of Planning and Procurement, IESO Nova Scotia

