01 — 9:00 AM
Planning Isn’t Just Paperwork: Demystifying Municipal Planning
Elisa Stamatakis, Senior Planner and Project Manager, V3 Companies of Canada
Sponsored by:
www.acoustical-consultants.com
Delicious meals served at regular intervals.
You won’t be disappointed or hungry :)
05 — 4:15 pm – 5:00 pm
Trees, Climate Change, & Community Planning
Toso Bozic, Founder of ATTS Group Inc.
05 — 4:15 pm – 5:00 pm
Renewable Power Plants and Data Processing Centers: A Legal Overview and Practical Pointers
Jeneane Grundberg, Partner, Brownlee LLP
Tuesday, April 29
01 — 9:00 am – 10:15 am (concurrent session)
Sound Solutions for Data Centres
Ian Bonsma, P.Eng., INCE
02 — 10:30 am – 11:30 am (concurrent session)
The Intersection of Economic Development and Planning: Collaborating for Sustainable Growth
Bob Bezpalko, Executive Director of Alberta HUB
05 — 1:15 pm – 2:45 pm (concurrent session)
Leveraging Public engagement as a Community Planning Tool
Benajmin Proulx, President Catalyst Communications
06 — 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm
PANEL:
Planning for Future Emergencies
Moderator Tyler Gandam, President of AB Munis A
• Sclater Paterson, Leader Operational Performance for Drinking Water
Distribution, City of Calgary
• John Greathead, Director of Operations and Utilities Operations
Section Chief in Jasper Alberta
• Benjamin Proulx, President, Catalyst Communications
• Tracey Boutilier, Executive Waste / SWANA Director
• Clayton Kittlitz, GM, Infrastructure & Operations, Town of Edson
01 — 9:00 am – 10:15 am (concurrent session)
Community Engagement Exercise
Addressing Housing Issues, Needs and
Opportunities in Rural Communities
Alyce Wickert, Project Manager, Rural Development Network
Sean Adams, Community Planner, Rural Development Network
Sponsored by:
02 — 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Revitalizing Alberta’s Hamlets: Global Lessons for Local Success
Dnyanesh Deshpande, Principal, Green Space Alliance
Marcelo Figueira, Associate Principal, Green Space Alliance
11: 30 pm – Closing Remarks – Thank you to all for attending!
We’re A Team
A Heartfelt Thank You from the CPAA
On behalf of the Community Planning Association of Alberta (CPAA), we extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of this year’s conference. To our generous sponsors—your support makes this event possible, allowing us to foster collaboration and innovation in community planning.
To our dedicated volunteers, board members, and administrative team—your hard work behind the scenes ensures a seamless and enriching experience for all attendees. Your passion and commitment to strengthening Alberta’s communities do not go unnoticed.
Together, we continue to shape the future of planning in our province. Thank you for being an essential part of this journey!
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