# Event Details - **Event Name**: Black Engineers of Canada National Conference 2026: Build and Bridge - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 14 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: A game-changing experience at the BEC National Conference 2026 :Building the Future,Advancing Innovation, Empowering Leadership & TalentAbout this Eventlack Engineers of Canada (BEC) is proud to invite you to the BEC National Conference 2026, taking place this August. This national gathering will convene Black engineers, technology professionals, students, industry leaders and strategic partners from across Canada and beyond for a dynamic and purpose-driven experience.Anchored in BEC’s mission to advance equity, excellence and opportunity within engineering and technology, the conference will spotlight innovation, leadership, mentorship, entrepreneurship and career advancement. Together, we will celebrate the achievements and contributions of Black engineers, elevate emerging and diverse talent and examine the future of engineering and technology in Canada through the lens of inclusion and impact.Featuring keynote addresses, thought-provoking panel discussions, interactive workshops, and curated networking opportunities, the BEC National Conference is designed to foster meaningful connections, knowledge exchange, and collaboration. The event honours the trailblazers who have paved the way while equipping the next generation of leaders with the tools, confidence and vision to lead with purpose and drive sustainable change across industries.AgendaπŸ•‘: 09:00 AM - 04:30 AMBest Overall AgendaHost: Iretomiwa Olukiyesi P.Eng. FEC. OOH.Info: BEC National Conference 2026 – Event Agenda Day 1: Friday, August 14, 2026 Theme: BEC BUILD & BRIDGE Morning Session 08:00 – 09:00 Breakfast, Guest Registration & Networking 09:00 – 09:15 Land Acknowledgement and Agenda Overview 09:15 – 09:30 Welcome Address and Organizational Overview Presented by the BEC President 09:30 – 09:45 BEC Priorities, Impact, and Past Achievements Presented by the BEC Vice President 09:45 – 10:30 Keynote Address: Positioning Black Engineers for Global Impact Distinguished Industry Leader 10:30 – 10:45 Networking Break 10:45 – 11:00 Organization Overview and Strategic Vision Donna Swamp 11:00 – 11:45 BEC Startup Showcase – Pitch and Connect Session 11:45 – 13:00 Lunch and Networking Afternoon Sessions – Main Event Space 13:00 – 14:00 Infrastructure Modernization – Group Discussion Featuring a Ministry of Infrastructure Representative Main Sponsor: Honeywell 14:00 – 14:45 15:00 – 15:45 The Business of Engineering: Turning Expertise into Enterprises 15:45 – 1 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/toronto/black-engineers-of-canada-national-conference-2026-build-and-bridge/100001979887177846 - **Event Categories**: Business, Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fblack-engineers-of-canada-national-conference-2026-build-and-bridge-tickets-1979887177846 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 81.73, max: 2675.74, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Toronto - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: Arcadian Court (Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality Venue Name: Arcadian Court Simpson Tower, 08th Floor ) - **lat**: 43.6518211 - **long**: -79.3810043 - **full address**: Arcadian Court (Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality Venue Name: Arcadian Court Simpson Tower, 08th Floor ), 401 Bay St, Toronto, Canada ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Black Engineers of Canada and BEC (https://allevents.in/org/black-engineers-of-canada-and-bec/27416190) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/104369b010654c63505344fa69bc25396fe47041b6e36cfb6759360d2779a7a2-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf2f4f4-gmir.jpg?v=1769656898 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/39b30b22d5b68452529d45d55e519349b0c6d35356c38882603a6506859b5a89-rimg-w400-h400-dcedf1f2-gmir.jpg?v=1769656898 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? 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