Supply-Build Canada Building & Hardware Showcase 2027
Event Date
January 18–22, 2027
Location
Edmonton, AB
Expected Exhibitors
200
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe Supply-Build Canada Building & Hardware Showcase is a multi-day trade event for the building materials and hardware industry, held in Edmonton, Alberta. It is billed as Canada's biggest building and hardware event and is the premier gathering for retailers, manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and partners across the sector.
Every moment is designed to help attendees' businesses grow — from the trade show floor to hands-on workshops, business courses, and thought-provoking keynotes. Attendees explore cutting-edge products, sustainable solutions, and emerging technologies, connect with the industry, and gain strategies to strengthen their business.
The showcase is presented by Supply-Build Canada, the organization formerly known as the Western Retail Lumber Association (WRLA). The 2027 edition returns to the Edmonton Expo Centre, combining a large exhibition floor with professional-development sessions, breakfast keynotes, an awards gala, a career fair, and networking events. It is well worth attending for lumber, building material and hardware (LBM) retailers and their suppliers who want to see new products, meet dealers, and build relationships that can shape the year ahead.
Show Highlights
Signature features across the program include:
- Professional Development (PD) Sessions — two days of immersive, full-day training for leaders, marketers, and sales professionals. Recent titles included "Real Leadership: The Workshop Your Team Wishes You Took," "High-Impact Sales Strategies for the Building Supply Sector," "Trade Secrets: How to Market to Builders," and "From Order-Taker to Rainmaker: The LBM Sales Pro Playbook."
- Breakfast keynotes — two powerful morning sessions, free for retailers and exhibitors. The 2026 program featured a keynote by retired CIA operative Holly Stofa, an empowerHER session, and an Architect, Designer & Dealer networking breakfast on Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) that granted CEU credits.
- Awards — retailer awards at the Gala, and exhibitor awards on the show floor, celebrating excellence across the industry, including Best Booth and Best New Product.
- Supply-Build Canada Career Fair and the Heroes on Ice hockey fundraiser in support of children's hospitals.
Attendance
According to the organizer, the showcase brings together the building and hardware sector at scale. The event connects attendees with more than 2,000 delegates, 880 dealers, and 200 exhibitors. The audience is made up primarily of retailers, manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and industry partners.
Registration
Registration is handled by audience type:
- Retailers: Retailer registration for the upcoming showcase opens in Fall 2026.
- Exhibitors: Booth registration is handled through the organizer's exhibitor registration system; for the 2026 edition, booth registration sold out. Exhibitor staff badge registration and an exhibitor portal are also provided.
- PD Sessions: Full-day professional-development workshops were offered at a member price of $149.99 each.
- Breakfast keynotes: Free for retailers and exhibitors.
Check the official website closer to the event for the exact 2027 registration links and deadlines.
History
The showcase is organized by Supply-Build Canada, the association previously known as the Western Retail Lumber Association (WRLA), reflecting a long history serving the lumber, building materials and hardware trade in Western Canada. The event has become an annual fixture on the industry calendar, and the organizer thanked attendees of the 2026 edition while looking ahead to 2027. Today it is positioned as Canada's biggest building and hardware event.
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: August 11, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2027 Supply-Build Canada Building & Hardware Showcase?
The 2027 showcase takes place January 18–22, 2027 at the Edmonton Expo Centre, located at 7515 118 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB. It is organized by Supply-Build Canada, formerly the Western Retail Lumber Association (WRLA).
Who should attend the showcase?
It is the premier gathering for retailers, manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and partners across the building and hardware sector. Attendees come to see new products, connect with dealers, and take part in training and keynotes.
How do I register?
Retailer registration for the upcoming showcase opens in Fall 2026, while exhibitors register for booths through the organizer's exhibitor system. Professional-development workshops carried a member price of $149.99 each, and the breakfast keynotes are free for retailers and exhibitors.
What happens at the show beyond the trade floor?
The program includes two days of full-day professional-development sessions, breakfast keynotes, an Awards Gala, Best Booth and Best New Product awards, a Supply-Build Canada Career Fair, and the Heroes on Ice hockey fundraiser supporting children's hospitals.
What are the parking and transportation options at the Edmonton Expo Centre?
The venue has about 3,200 parking spaces with a paid pay-by-plate system. It is roughly five minutes from downtown Edmonton on an LRT line, and Edmonton International Airport (YEG) is about a 40-minute drive away.
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