Buildex, Construct & Design Trends Calgary 2026
Event Date
October 21–22, 2026
Location
Calgary, AB, Canada
Expected Exhibitors
150
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryBUILDEX Alberta, Construct & Design Trends Calgary is a two-day conference and expo for professionals across the built environment. BUILDEX is the event industry colleagues and leading experts attend to discover, learn, and discuss what's next for the residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial building sectors across the province. Billed as Alberta's largest conference and expo for the built environment, it combines an exhibition hall, an accredited conference program, and extensive networking.
Each year BUILDEX brings together a diverse audience to connect, network, and discover new opportunities, including architects, engineers, general contractors and trades, interior designers, homebuilders and renovators, and property managers and building operations staff. New for 2026, the show is co-located with the Calgary Real Estate Forum, and BUILDEX attendees can enjoy complimentary access to select Calgary Real Estate Forum programming.
Attendees come for practical insights, product discovery, and CEU-accredited education. The program offers essential insights from more than 60 conference sessions, many of which are CEU-accredited, spanning workforce, sustainability, risk, cost management, and technology adoption. It's a strong fit for anyone serious about advancing their projects and network in Western Canada's design, construction, and real estate sectors.
Show Highlights
- Expo hall: The BUILDEX expo hall features more than 150 local, national and international products and services providers ready to make a significant impact to your business or next project.
- Conference program: More than 60 conference sessions, many CEU-accredited, covering workforce solutions and talent, risk and collaboration, sustainability and high-performance buildings, economic and cost pressures, and AI, technology and innovation.
- Smart Sustainable Tech Showcase: On Wednesday, October 21, explore scalable, energy-efficient technologies through dynamic pitches, presented in partnership with the Smart Sustainable Resilient Infrastructure Association (SSRIA).
- Contech Showcase: On Thursday, October 22, see local technology firms revolutionizing construction and real estate with AI-driven solutions; presented with Prairies Proptech, up to five emerging firms pitch to a panel of top local construction business leaders.
- Public Sector Program: New for 2026, a program for public sector professionals with access to an exclusive lounge for public sector badge holders.
- Speakers: Confirmed speaking companies to date include Chandos Construction, Choice Properties REIT, City of Calgary, EllisDon, Kasian Architecture, Ledcor Construction, METAFOR Architecture and S2 Architecture.
- Networking: Multiple networking events include the BUILDEX Industry Networking Reception, Speed Networking, Profession-Specific Networking Mixers, the Expo Hall Networking Hub, and third-party networking events.
Attendance
The organizer promotes the following figures for the event: 2,300+ industry professionals, 150+ cutting-edge exhibitors, 100+ leading speakers, and 10+ hours of networking events. The audience includes architects, engineers, general contractors and trades, interior designers, homebuilders and renovators, and property managers and building operations staff.
Registration
Registration is handled online through the official registration portal (via the "Register Now" link on the event site). BUILDEX Alberta offers multiple pass types with opportunities to learn, earn continuing education credits and gain connections. Referenced pass types include an Expo Hall Pass, All Access Passes, and NES Passes.
- Group discounts: A discount of 20% is available for groups of 4 or more registering as a group and is applied automatically during registration. Group discounts can be combined across pass types but are not applicable to NES Passes and cannot be combined with promo codes.
- Large groups: Large groups of 10 or more are welcome and competitive rates are available by contacting buildexshows@informa.com.
- Session pre-registration: All attendees, irrespective of pass type, must pre-register for any sessions or demonstrations they wish to attend.
History
BUILDEX has been a strong supporter of Alberta's design, construction and real estate industries for more than 25 years, collaborating with key industry partners. Those partners include the Alberta Association of Architects, the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta, BILD Alberta, BOMA Calgary, the Calgary Construction Association, and Interior Designers of Alberta. For 2026, a notable milestone is the co-location with the Calgary Real Estate Forum, bringing together Alberta's leading commercial real estate and construction events at the same venue.
Exhibitors
Exhibitor Information
Detailed exhibitor list is being compiled. Check back soon or visit the official show website for the most current information.
Last updated: July 31, 2026
Venue & Travel
Venue
BMO Centre at Stampede Park
1912 Flores LaDue Parade SE
The venue is the BMO Centre at Stampede Park, located at 1912 Flores LaDue Parade SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2W1, Canada. The BMO Centre is Calgary's convention and exhibition facility at Stampede Park, recently expanded to become one of Canada's largest convention centres.
Parking
Parking is available at BMO Centre at Stampede Park, with three main entry locations that access parking areas. These are: the south entry at 25 Ave. and 4 St. S.E., the north entry at 12 Ave. and 3 St. S.E., and the north entry at Stampede Trail and 14 Ave. S.E.
Getting There
Stampede Park is located on the southeast edge of downtown Calgary, along MacLeod Trail S.E. between 12 Ave. S.E. and 25 Ave. S.E. The central location allows visitors to take advantage of year-round vehicle drop-off zones, parking, ride-hailing services, taxis, hourly car rentals, and two public Calgary Transit options: light rail transit (C-Trains) and buses. Public entrances to Stampede Park include the Erlton entry on the south end at 25 Ave S.W. and 4 St. S.E., and the Stampede Trail Entry on the north end at 14 Ave S.E. and Stampede Trail S.E. The nearest airport is Calgary International Airport (YYC), north of the city centre.
Nearby Hotels
- Alt Hotel Calgary East Village — the show's official hotel. Discounted rates start as low as $179.00 per night, plus taxes and fees, through September 19, 2026. After September 19th, rooms are subject to availability and rates may fluctuate based on hotel occupancy. It is located at 635 Confluence Way SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 0G1. Rooms can be booked online or by contacting the Front Desk with group ID 2601BUILDE.
Additional hotels are located in downtown Calgary and the Beltline/Victoria Park district, a short distance north of Stampede Park.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is BUILDEX Alberta 2026?
BUILDEX Alberta takes place October 21 and 22, 2026 at the BMO Centre at Stampede Park, located at 1912 Flores LaDue Parade SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2W1, Canada.
Who should attend BUILDEX Alberta?
The show is designed for professionals across the built environment, including architects, engineers, general contractors and trades, interior designers, homebuilders and renovators, and property managers and building operations staff. New for 2026, it also features a dedicated program for public sector professionals.
What can I expect at the show?
The event promotes 2,300+ industry professionals, 150+ exhibitors, 100+ speakers, and 10+ hours of networking. It includes more than 60 conference sessions (many CEU-accredited), plus the Smart Sustainable Tech Showcase, the Contech Showcase, and multiple networking events.
How do I register and are discounts available?
Registration is completed online through the official registration portal, with several pass types available including an Expo Hall Pass and All Access Passes. A 20% discount applies automatically for groups of 4 or more, and competitive rates are available for groups of 10 or more by emailing buildexshows@informa.com.
Where should I stay and how do I get there?
The official hotel is the Alt Hotel Calgary East Village, with discounted rates from $179 per night through September 19, 2026. Stampede Park sits on the southeast edge of downtown Calgary and is served by parking, ride-hailing, taxis, and Calgary Transit C-Train and bus options.
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