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The Buildings Show 2026

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he Buildings Show is North America's leading event for the built environment, focusing on the residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial building sectors. The event brings together construction industry professionals to explore cutting-edge products, services, and technologies, and offers opportunities for networking and education. With over 700…

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32Voices
85Underwriters
0Exhibitors
11On the bill · sessions
116Companies · in total
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The Voices

Programmed at The, in alphabetical order.
Abhijit Bhatia
Chief Operating Officer · Rakuten Medical
Abraham Kwon
Partner · Lowenstein Sandler
Alice Gilman
COO · R3 Biotechnologies
Ali Riazi
CEO · TheraVac Biologics
Anastasia Budinskaya
Investor · NFX
Andreas Goutopoulos
CEO & Co-Founder · Actithera
Andrew Dahl
Founder · BioMEMS Diagnostics
Andrew Lam
Managing Director, Head, Biotech Private Equity · Ally Bridge Group
Andy Lee
Co-Founder & CBO · Vincere Biosciences
Anjalee Khemlani
Host · Give it to me Straight, Doc
Anna Argo
Chief Business Officer · Cytotheryx
Anne Carter
Partner · Nova Rain Capital
Anosh Gomes
CEO & Founder · CrytonBio
Avni Bhalgat
Managing Director · Nucleate Florida
Barry Grossman
Partner · Ellenoff Grossman & Schole
Ben Comer
Chief Editor · Life Science Leader
Bill Hicks
Co-Chair, Life Sciences Practice · Mintz
Brad Hoffman
Founder & President · Galibra Neuroscience
Brian Matesic
Principal · Norwest
Caley Anderson
Founding Partner, Chief Operating Officer · BLPN
Carolyn Ng
Partner & Managing Director · TPG Life Sciences Innovations
Charles Legg
COO · Curelab

— and 10 more, by name unsung —

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Underwritten By

The houses behind the program. Tiers as disclosed.
Astley GilbertPlatinum
Canadian Wood CouncilPlatinum
ICBAPlatinum
QuickBooks – IntuitPlatinum
Sol-RPlatinum
AutodeskGold
BCIT - School of Construction & The EnvironmentGold
VRCAGold
YardiGold
ZEICGold
Bath FitterSilver
Byrne on DemandSilver
CanamSilver
Concrete Council of CanadaSilver
CSA GroupSilver
Master Builders SolutionsSilver
Ontario Association of ArchitectsSilver
Salto SystemsSilver
SopremaSilver
ULSilver
Xcel ConstructionSilver
AeroSeal Canada Inc.Graphite
Airfoam Industries Ltd.Graphite
Annex MediaMedia Partner
Archipelago Consulting Ltd.
Architectural Institute of British Columbia
Architecture Foundation of British Columbia (AFBC)
Association of Registered Interior Designers of OntarioCommunity Partner
BarrierTek
BC Construction Association
BOMA Canada
Building Officials Association of BC
Building Science Association of OntarioCommunity Partner
Building Transformations
Canadian Consulting EngineerMedia Partner
Canadian Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (CPCI)
Career Education Society of BCCommunity Partner
Coast Capital SavingsGraphite
Condominium Management Regulatory Authority of OntarioCommunity Partner
Construct ConnectMedia Partner
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The Programme

Selected from 11 sessions on the bill.
  • 10:30am - 11:15am

    South Florida - The Rising Life Science Hub

    South Florida is solidifying its position as a national healthcare and life sciences hub. With its strategic location, growing infrastructure, and influx of investment, the city is…

    Headliner Stage
  • 11:15am - 12:00pm

    How to Get Funded as a Medtech Startup

    - Crafting a compelling value proposition that resonates with investors - Understanding the unique funding challenges in the medtech sector - Preparing for regulatory hurdles that …

    Medtech & Digital Health Stage
  • 11:15am - 12:00pm

    Strategic IP: Maximizing the Value of Your Most Precious Assets

    Is your company’s intellectual property pieces of paper you pray never get a close look, or is it the true crown jewel of your business? This masterclass will address how biotechno…

    Headliner Stage
  • 12:00pm - 12:45pm

    Strategic Considerations for Global Expansion for Life Science Startups

    - Which markets are currently most desirable for startups and why? - Navigating varied and complex regulatory requirements across China, Europe, and the Middle East - Discussing th…

    Headliner Stage
  • 1:45pm - 2:15pm

    Bringing in the Next Wave of Biotech Talent & Entrepreneurship

    Every groundbreaking biotech innovation starts with a bold idea—and the people who dare to bring it to life. This panel takes you on a journey into the heart of early-stage biotech…

    Biotech Startup Stage (Pre-Series A)
  • 1:45pm - 2:30pm

    Women’s Health - The Trillion Dollar Opportunity

    - Overview of the growth we’ve seen in the space in recent years - Highlighting breakthroughs in diagnostics, therapeutics, and digital health solutions tailored to women’s needs -…

    Headliner Stage
  • 2:30pm - 3:15pm

    TechBio – The Science, Investment & Business Models

    - How do we define TechBio? - Strategies for securing investment in a competitive and evolving market - Discussing the key metrics that define ROI in TechBio - Identify what sets s…

    Headliner Stage
  • 3:15pm - 4:00pm

    The Path to Public: Mastering Your Exit Strategy

    - How to adapt exit strategies in a cautious and unpredictable financial landscape - Beyond the IPO - exploring alternative pathways to liquidity that are gaining traction in today…

    Headliner Stage
  • 4:30pm - 5:15pm

    Fuelling Innovation: The Role of Corporate Venture Capital in Life Sciences

    As life sciences evolve, corporate venture capital (CVC) is becoming a critical driver of innovation. This panel brings together CVC leaders to share insights into their investment…

    Headliner Stage
Intermission
Part the Second · For the Buyer

An audience of 116 companies, parsed from the program.

116 companies in attendance.

The numbers below are derived from the speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors on this page — cross-referenced into one ledger. They are the only thing here that 10times.com cannot tell you.

01Fig. 01 — Composition of the House
0All threespeak · spons · exh
85Sponsoringsponsor only
0Exhibitingexhibitor only
31Speakingspeaker only
02Fig. 02 — The Voices, by Seniority

84% of the speakers carry senior titles — C-suite, Founder, VP, or Director-level.

  • C-suite1650%
  • Founder / Owner825%
  • Director / Head of39%
  • Manager / Lead13%
  • Advisor / Investor13%
  • Other roles39%

Of 32 on the bill · classified by free-text title

03Fig. 03 — The Heaviest in the Room
  1. 01AeroSeal Canada Inc.Sp·G
  2. 02Airfoam Industries Ltd.Sp·G
  3. 03Annex MediaSp·M
  4. 04Archipelago Consulting Ltd.Sp
  5. 05Architectural Institute of British ColumbiaSp
  6. 06Architecture Foundation of British Columbia (AFBC)Sp
  7. 07Association of Registered Interior Designers of OntarioSp·C
  8. 08Astley GilbertSp·P
  9. 09AutodeskSp·G
  10. 10BarrierTekSp
  11. 11Bath FitterSp·S
  12. 12BC Construction AssociationSp
  13. 13BCIT - School of Construction & The EnvironmentSp·G
  14. 14BOMA CanadaSp
04Fig. 04 — By Tier
platinum5
6% of 85
gold5
6% of 85
silver11
13% of 85
title sponsor1
1% of 85
community partner8
9% of 85
graphite21
25% of 85
media partner11
13% of 85
unspecified23
27% of 85
05Fig. 05 — The Missing · who's at peer events but not here

These companies sponsored two or more peer events recently, but aren't on this program. For an organizer, that's a list of warm prospects.

06Fig. 06 — Adjacent Convocations · by shared underwriters