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2024 Canadian Precast Concrete Convention

CPCI's 2024 Canadian Precast Concrete Convention will be held in-person October 7 – 10, 2024 in sunny Edmonton, Alberta!

The convention provides an excellent opportunity to network with industry professionals, stay current with what is happening in the precast prestressed concrete industry and find out more about CPCI’s many initiatives including Technical, Student Education, Marketing and Sustainability, Productivity and Safety.

Why Attend the Canadian Precast
Concrete Convention?

Network and Meet CPCI Associate Members at the Trade Show

Visit the Associate Members tabletops throughout the duration of the Convention. Meals and breaks along with the Welcome Reception provides a great opportunity to meet CPCI Associate Members face to face, develop, and maintain important relationships, and discuss their valuable products and services.

Help Shape the Future of the Industry

Attend the various CPCI committee meetings and events to share your ideas and help CPCI strategize and determine key priorities for our industry. These meetings also afford unique opportunities to connect with a community of peers to actively influence and enhance the industry.

Stay Informed and Grow Your Business

Keep up to date on emerging business and technical advances in the precast concrete industry. Learn how CPCI’s Technical, Marketing, Sustainability, Productivity, Safety, and Student Education programs will help you strengthen and grow your business, leveraging it for success in today’s competitive marketplace.

Meet the Precast Concrete Experts

Join us on Tuesday morning for an insightful session led by a panel of experts in the precast concrete industry. They bring a wide breadth of knowledge about the design, manufacturing and use of precast concrete systems.

Get your questions answered by some of the industry’s experts on precast concrete systems, engineering design, materials, building envelopes and sustainability!

After the session, there will be an opportunity to network with professionals from the precast concrete industry over a casual lunch.

Sponsored by: ALP Supply, BuildingPoint, Infra-Tech Steel Works and MTE Consultants

What's New This Year?
Precast Plant & Project Tour

We will be hosting a full day event for students and members on Wednesday. We’ll start the day visiting some local precast projects in and around the city as we make our way to Eagle Builders. Students and members will have the opportunity to network over lunch and while travelling together.

Once we’re back in Edmonton, the day will finish with a tour of the Structures Lab as well as the Donadeo Innovation Centre for Engineering at the University of Alberta where guests will see firsthand the innovative precast elements that were used for the Centre.

LEAN Manufacturing Presentation

Calling all plant managers and operations personnel! CM&E will be leading an interactive session about LEAN concepts that can streamline and improve your precast manufacturing operations. Join us to learn more about effective ways to deliver more value for customers and combat industry-wide labour shortage and productivity issues.

Canadian PQS I Course

CPCI has partnered with NPCA to bring the Master Precaster Program to Canada! The first Canadian Production & Quality School Level I (PQS I) will be offered in person at the 2024 Canadian Precast Concrete Convention. PQS I is the first step toward the Master Precaster certification. The course will take you through the fundamentals of precast production such as: batching and mixing, reinforcement, production practices, and quality control.

Member Social

Let loose and unwind on Tuesday night in a casual setting that honours our Canadian hockey roots. Located IN Rogers Place, home of the Edmonton Oilers, Studio 99 plays homage to the GOAT – showcasing an unparalleled collection of Wayne Gretzky memorabilia. On the night before the home opener when the Oilers take on the Jets for their first match up of the season, we’ll bask the presence of greatness and enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience in this hockey haven!

Did you know? Rogers Place Proudly bears the distinction of being the first LEED-Silver certified NHL facility in Canada!

Hotel and Venue

Edmonton is made for exploring! Discover the excitement of Edmonton’s ICE District or carve out time to check out the river valley which has over 150 km of trails that are perfect for jogging, cycling, and taking in the picturesque city vistas. At the Sandman Signature Edmonton Downtown Hotel, you’re just steps away from it all!

Thank you to the 2024 Canadian Precast Concrete Convention sponsors!

Schedule of Events

8:00am to 12:00pmExhibitor Set-Up
12:00pm to 12:30pmWorking lunch in Exhibit area
12:30pm to 2:30pmCPCI Sustainability, Productivity & Safety Committee Meeting
3:00pm to 5:00pmCPCI Student Education Committee Meeting
6:30pm to 7:30pmCPCI Associate Member Welcome Reception
8:00pm to 10:00pmMember Welcome Dinner

9:30am to 11:30amAsk the Precast Experts Session
7:00am to 4:30pmExhibits Open
7:30am to 8:30amBreakfast in exhibit area
12:00pm to 1:30pmKeynote Lunch
2:00pm to 3:00pmLean Manufacturing Presentation
3:30pm to 5:30pmCPCI Technical Committee Meeting
6:00pm to 10:00pmHometown Hockey Member Dinner & Social

6:30pm to 10:00pmCPCI Partners Awards of Excellence Reception and Dinner
8:00am to 5:00pmProject & Plant Tour

8:00am to 12:00pmExhibits Open
8:00am to 8:30amBreakfast in exhibit area
8:00am to 5:00pmPQS 1 Course Day 1
9:00am to 11:00amCPCI Marketing Committee Meeting
12:00pm to 1:30pmCPCI Member Award Luncheon
2:00pm to 5:00pmCPCI Board of Directors Meeting
2:00pm to 5:00pmExhibitor Tear Down

8:00am to 5:00pmPQS 1 Course Day 2 and Exam
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