Where Business, People and Possibility Come Together.
The construction industry runs on relationships, the people you know, the partnerships you build and the opportunities you create.
BUILDFest brings that entire community together in one place for a day designed to make those connections happen. Meet new companies, reconnect with industry peers, discover products and services, hear fresh perspectives and put your business in the spotlight.
Whether you’re coming to explore, connect or exhibit, BUILDFest gives you a reason to step into the room, start conversations and create opportunities that last long after the event ends.
Details
BUILDFest 2026
Connect. Create. Construct.
When:
September 24, 2026
Showcase – 9am to 5pm
Block Party – 5pm to 8pm
Where:
PNE Forum
2901 E Hastings St
Vancouver, BC
V5K 3N7
COST:
Free Showcase entry to VRCA Members
Block Party is a ticketed event (5pm to 8pm)
Join Us at BUILDFest 2026
Show Up. Make Connections. Find Opportunities. Build What’s Next.
Your next customer, partner, supplier, conversation or big idea could be waiting for you at BUILDFest. Bring your team and make a day of it, walk the floor, discover companies you should know, reconnect with members, meet new people and get a fresh perspective on the industry.
For attendees, it’s an opportunity to learn, connect and discover. For exhibitors, it’s an opportunity to put your brand in front of the construction community, build relationships and create meaningful business connections.
Whether you’re looking to grow your business or strengthen your place in the industry, BUILDFest is where you need to be.
Register to attend. Secure your exhibit space. Show up ready to connect.
Why Attend BUILDFest 2026?
Come For The Connections. Stay For Everything Else.
Meet The Community
Make new connections, catch up with industry friends and expand your network.
See What’s Out There
Explore the Industry Showcase, meet exhibitors and discover products, services and companies worth knowing.
Get Inspired
Catch a BUILDTalk, hear from engaging voices and walk away with ideas you can put into action.
Make It A Day
Bring your team, grab some food, enjoy the music, visit the beer garden and make the most of the BUILDFest experience.
Put Yourself In The Room
The best connections start with showing up. Be part of the conversations, opportunities and community that make our industry stronger.
BUILDTalks: Ideas That Move the Industry
Big ideas. Real experience. Conversations worth having.
BUILDTalks bring compelling voices and fresh perspectives to the BUILDFest stage. From industry experts and business leaders to people with real stories and practical experience, these short, engaging sessions are designed to give you something you can take back to the jobsite, the office and your business.
Come curious. Leave with something new.
Speakers Coming Soon
Want To Exhibit At BUILDFest?
Your Business Deserves To Be Seen.
Spotlight your organization at the event where the Lower Mainland construction community is coming together. Exhibiting at BUILDFest gives you the opportunity to showcase what you do, introduce your brand to new audiences, meet potential customers and partners, and turn conversations into connections.
Get your brand seen. Start conversations. Create opportunities. Be part of BUILDFest.
Exhibitors
Thank You to Our Sponsors
BUILDFest Is Built With The Support of Our Community.
We’re proud to recognize the companies and organizations helping bring BUILDFest 2026 to life. Your support makes it possible to create a new experience for the Lower Mainland construction community – one that brings people together, creates connections and gives our industry a place to gather, discover and BUILD.
To our sponsors – thank you for investing in our industry, supporting the VRCA Community and helping us make the first-ever BUILDFest one to remember.
Interested in Becoming A Sponsor? Spotlight Your Brand at BUILDFest.
Want to be part of something new? BUILDFest offers your company the opportunity to connect with the Lower Mainland construction community, increase your visibility and put your brand in front of the people who make our industry happen.
From event-wide visibility to opportunities to engage with attendees and showcase your support, there are a variety of ways to get involved.
Sponsors
In Partnership With
British Columbia Construction Association
Title sponsor
Home Depot Pro
Spotlight sponsor
Graham
All Sponsors
