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The Evolution of First Nations Partnerships
Mindy Wight, RI
CEO, Nch'ḵay̓ Development Corporation
Mindy Wight is CEO for Nch’ḵay̓ Development Corporation, the wholly owned economic development group of the Squamish Nation, and previously held roles as its CFO and Treasurer of the Board. She provides leadership in strategic decision-making, business planning and financial management for the organization and its subsidiaries with a focus on real estate development.
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Andrew Hungerford
Partner, Hungerford Properties
Andrew is a member of the Gwich’in First Nation and is passionate about promoting the well-being of Indigenous peoples through initiatives in Indigenous economic development. Andrew has over 25 years of experience in real estate investment, management and development and leads Hungerford Properties, a family real estate business with over $1.6B of assets under management and development.
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The Evolution of First Nations Partnerships
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The Future of Hospitality Real Estate
Carrie Russell, RI
Managing Director (Canada), HVS
Over the course of her career, Carrie has provided hospitality consulting services including appraisals, feasibility and market studies, including asset management guidance for over 1,000 hotel properties throughout Canada and the United States. She is a regular speaker at several conferences including the Canadian Hotel Investment Conference and the Western Canadian Hotel & Resort Investment Conference.
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Andrew Tong, RI
Managing Director, Integral Strategic Real Estate
Andrew manages a boutique firm specializing in real estate investment, asset & portfolio management, and advisory. He partners with high-net-worth families, institutional investors, and developers across various asset classes, including residential (market and affordable rental, condo, seniors), office, industrial, and retail. Andrew is a former CIO of a $8 billion Canadian pension fundowned real estate development & investment company and Managing Director of a $3 billion Canadian real estate income fund.
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Real Estate Finance and Investment
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What's Still Standing
Jada Basi
Principal, CitySpaces Consulting
Jada holds a Master’s in Strategy, Management, and Leadership from Michigan State University. She is a full member of the Canadian Institute of Planners and the Planning Institute of BC, a Certified Management Consultant, and a member of LAI. She previously chaired PIBC’s Communications Committee, served on the BC Business Council’s Next Leaders Steering Committee, and is currently the Co-Chair of the Canadian Institute of Planners National Policy Working Group on Economic Growth and Resiliency.
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President, Dye & Durham Canada
Pablo brings more than 25 years of experience in the legal technology industry, having held progressively senior positions at Thomson Reuters and serving as a strategic advisor to Clio. He has significant expertise in market insights, strategy development, financial and operational management and go-to-market strategy and customer experience.
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Future-Proof Your Business
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The Turning Point: Tsawwassen’s Sustainable Future
Komal Shaikh
Director of Lands, Tsawwassen First Nation
Komal is a passionate changemaker focused on building resilient communities with over two decades of
professional experience in Canada, U.S. and India. Komal studied Architecture at the L.S. Raheja School of
Architecture in Mumbai and completed her Master’s in Urban & Regional Planning at CEPT, Ahmedabad,
where she received the Dean’s Medal for Best Academic Performance. She then received a Master’s in City
Planning from the University of Pennsylvania where she was a recipient of a Merit Scholarship. She is a
full member of the Canadian Institute of Planners and the Planning Institute of BC, and a member of LAI.
Komal has worked in the areas of Heritage Conservation, Community Engagement, Metropolitan Regional Planning and Transportation Planning in India.
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VP Advisory Services, Rennie Group
As Vice President of Advisory Services for rennie, Andrew leads our consulting team in providing analytical and strategic support for real estate developers, investors, retailers, local and provincial governments, crown corporations, and public agencies. Andrew has researched, written, and presented extensively on topics ranging from shifting demographics and consumer behaviour, to regional development and local community planning.
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Parallel Futures: Demographics, Deals, and Destinations
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The Future
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Anna Solnickova, RI, CPA
Executive Officer, Real Estate Compensation Fund Corp.
Anna is a seasoned finance and governance professional with 15 years of experience in real estate. She is currently the Executive Officer of the Real Estate Compensation Fund Corporation, Executive Officer of Cove Mortgage Ltd., and President of AS CFO Consulting Ltd.
She proudly serves on the Board of Directors of: Terry Fox Foundation, Association of Women in Finance, CMIC Mortgage Investment Corporation, and British Columbia MIC Managers Association. She’s also an Advisory Board Member of the Canadian Book Club Awards.
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Chief Economist, BC Real Estate Association
Brendon Ogmundson specializes in housing market analysis and macroeconomic forecasting and is a member of the BC Ministry of Finance’s Economic Forecast Council, and a contributor to the Philadelphia Federal Reserve's Survey of Professional Forecasters and was recently named one of the 100 most influential people in Canadian real estate by BUZZ Magazine.
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BC 2030: The Tipping Point
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Cohesive by Design
Graham Carter
Founding Partner, Maven Consulting Ltd.
Graham Carter is an entrepreneurial executive specializing in construction, engineering, technology, and clean energy, distinguished as one of BIV's Top 40 Under 40. At the helm of Maven - a utility engineering and construction consultancy serving utility partners on large-scale infrastructure projects - Carter led the company to #70 on Maclean’s 2019 list of Fastest Growing Companies due to its 5-year growth of 1,339%.
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Team Lead & Realtor®, Keller Williams Ocean Realty
Kelly Fry is a top-performing Realtor® and investment specialist based in Greater Vancouver, consistently ranking in the top 10% of agents since earning her license in 2011.
With a background in accounting and a sharp eye for real estate opportunities, she has built a portfolio of nearly 50 properties and guided hundreds of clients and investors across Canada. Known for her data-driven approach and deep market insight, Kelly is a trusted leader in the real estate industry and an active member of organizations like REIN and REAG.
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Future-Proof Your Business
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Future-Proof Your Business
Dan Boisvert
Notary, Notaries at Northgate
Daniel was commissioned as a notary public in 2008 and has resided in the municipality of Delta for more than 30 years. He provides many services as a Notary Public with a focus on Real Estate Purchases/Sales, Will Writing, Health Care Directives, Powers of Attorney and the Notarization of various documents.
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Team Lead & Realtor®, Oakwyn Realty
Adina Dragasanu is a top-performing Realtor® in Greater Vancouver, consistently ranking in the top 1% of agents and earning recognition as a Medallion Club member. With over a decade of experience and a B.Comm from UBC in Marketing and Real Estate, she
specializes in guiding first-time buyers and advising investors on high-value properties.Known for her client-first approach and strategic market insight, Adina simplifies the real estate process and delivers results across a wide range of transactions.
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Future-Proof Your Business
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Beyond the Deal
Jaret Lang
President & CEO, KPU Communities Trust
With over 22 years of experience in urban planning, urban design, and development strategy within the Lower Mainland, New Zealand, and the Middle East, Jaret has facilitated a wide array of strategic development projects ranging from small-scale urban infill to large-scale master plans and infrastructure projects. In 2022, Jaret became the President and CEO of KPU Communities Trust, whose mandate is to establish new communities and enterprises that support the KPU2050 Official Campus Plan.
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Principal, G Silvera & Associates
Graeme has worked in the real estate industry for 35 years, in the fields of single and multi-family residential development and construction, sales and marketing, IC&I real estate brokerage, retail shopping center development, industrial and institutional construction. He completed his B.A. in Economics from UBC in 1989.
He has since held positions with firms such as United Properties, Colliers International, BC Rail Properties, Smart Centers and P3 developer Plenary Group Canada. His last position before starting his own consulting practice was a 7 year position with Ivanhoe Cambridge as Vice-President of Retail Development.
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The rebirth of Sen̓áḵw
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Beyond the Deal
Gayle Bedard
Associate Vice President, Indigenous Leadership
Gayle Bedard is Tsimshian from the First Nations community of Lax Kw’Alaams (Port Simpson) and currently serves as an elected councillor for her Nation. Her ancestral name is Gwalgum’ax, meaning ‘Water on Fire’.
With over 30 years of experience in educational leadership across elementary, secondary, and post-secondary settings, Gayle currently serves as the Associate Vice President of Indigenous Leadership at Kwantlen Polytechnic University.
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Senior Development Manager, Musqueam Capital Corporation
Troy is the Senior Development Manager with Musqueam Capital Corporation, where he advances projects grounded in economic reconciliation, cultural strength, and long-term prosperity for the Musqueam community. His portfolio spans major real estate developments, with a focus on creating opportunities that strengthen Indigenous self-determination and strengthen economic foundations for future generations.
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The Future of Value
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Future Proof Your Business
Steve Roxborough
Lawyer, Merchant Law Group LLP
Steve attended law school in the nation’s capital, and obtained a Juris Doctor degree from the Faculty of Law at the University of Ottawa. Prior to attending law school, Steve received a Master of Arts and a Baccalaureate in Science, also from the University of Ottawa.
Previously, Steve was an Adjunct Professor at the University of British Columbia with the NBK Institute of Mining Engineering, and continues to give guest lectures on the topics of law and ethics at the University of British Columbia.
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