Industry Leaders Roundtable Retreat

The Industry Leaders Roundtable program is designed to embolden firms and their representatives to undertake institutional change within their organizations, by providing them research, tools, and support to be agents of change.

Values-Driven Design

In its thirteenth year, the Industry Leaders Roundtable brings together thought leaders in organizational psychology, sociology, law, architecture and engineering to change culture by providing research, information and action-oriented programs to achieve greater representation of women in the AEC industries.

BWAF is delighted to share the second of three Industry Leaders Roundtable events happening in cities across North America. Taking place in Toronto on September 24 & 25, this immersive two-day retreat welcomes senior thought leaders across the built environment for a rigorous and engaging series of conversations and discussions. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore innovative strategies, share best practices, and network with peers in the industry. The event aims to foster collaboration and drive forward-thinking solutions to some of the most pressing challenges in architecture, engineering, and construction. Join us in shaping the future of the built environment through dynamic and impactful dialogue.

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Schedule

Day 1: T3 Bayside
251 Queens Quay East, Toronto

9:30-10:00
Welcome breakfast + networking

10:00-11:00
Introduction by Tizziana Baldenebro + Host Committee

11:00-12:00
Value vs. Values: Time and the evolving workforce
Melissa Burton, Arup

12:00-1:00
The Value of Design: Advancing the stakes and intersections
Angelica Baccon, SHoP Architects

1:00-2:00
Lunch + Breakout Session I

2:30-4:00
Value in the Studio: Teaching Leadership Panel
Maya Przybylski, University of Waterloo
Pina Petricone, UT Daniels
Lisa Landrum, TMU

4:00-5:00
Group Discussion

7:00-9:00
Cocktail Reception + Dinner

Day 2: TMU
325 Church Street, ARC 206, Toronto

9:00- 10:30
Welcome breakfast
Exhibition Tour
Buone Nuove/Good News: Women In Architecture – from MAXXI to MET

10:30-11:30
Re-learning Value I
Heather Dubbeldam, BEAT, Dubbeldam Architecture + Design
Elsa Lam, Canadian Architect Magazine

11:30-12:30
Re-learning Value II
Pauline Thimm, DIALOG Design
Laura Sellors and Liana Bresler, SvN Architects + Planners

12:30-1:30
Lunch + Breakout Session II

1:30-3:30
Site Tour
MRKT Alexandra Park
by SvN Architects + Planners and CS&P Architects

4:00-5:00
Keynote
Sarah Midanik, Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund

5:00-5:30
Group Discussion
BWAF Wrap Up


Why attend?

The full integration of women into the workplace produces firm-wide benefits including expanded markets, improved recruitment, and retention of key talent. This two-day retreat is the only event of its kind where participants develop targeted plans to combat bias, promote and retain leaders, and effect change in the organizational culture.

Who attends?

  • Principals in architecture, engineering, and construction
  • Directors of Human Resources in the AEC industries
  • Attorneys in related fields
  • Academic leaders in business management, architecture, planning, and engineering
1 of 11 Industry Leaders Roundtable: Toronto, September 24-25, Exhibition Tour "Buone Nuove/Good News: Women In Architecture" at TMU
2 of 11 Industry Leaders Roundtable: Toronto, September 24-25, Neighborhood Tour of MRKT Alexandra Park by SvN Architects + Planners and CS&P Architects
3 of 11 Industry Leaders Roundtable: Toronto, September 24-25, T3 Bayside
4 of 11 Industry Leaders Roundtable: Toronto, September 24-25, TMU
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6 of 11 Industry Leaders Roundtable Retreat: Chicago, IL, June 25-26, 2024, Obama Presidential Center model tour
7 of 11 Industry Leaders Roundtable Retreat: Chicago, IL, June 25-26, 2024, Obama Presidential Center hard hat tour
8 of 11 Industry Leaders Roundtable Retreat, Miami, FL, December 3-4, 2018
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