Agenda BUILDFest 2026
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)
Build Your Day. So Much to See. So Many People to Meet.
BUILDFest is packed with opportunities to connect, discover and get involved. Explore the Industry Showcase, meet exhibitors, catch a BUILDTalk, connect with fellow construction professionals and take in everything happening throughout the day. With so much going on, there’s no one way to experience BUILDFest – make it yours.
Check out the agenda, find what catches your eye and start planning your day.
Schedule for September 24, 2026
9:00Am
Doors Open
9:30Am – 9:45am
BUILDTalk #1
More details coming soon.
11:45AM – 12:00PM
BUILDTalk #2
More details coming soon.
12:00pm – 1:30PM
Live DJ
1:30pm – 1:45pm
BUILDTalk #3
More details coming soon.
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Skills Competition
3:30pm – 3:45pm
BUILDTalk #4
More details coming soon.
3:45pm – 5:00pm
Live DJ
5:00pm
Block Party Opens
5:00pm – 8:00pm
Famous Players Band on Stage
7:30pm
Last Call
8:00pm
That’s a Wrap! BUILDFest Comes to a Close
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
