Bud is a highly informative and entertaining speaker with over 30 years of management and technical consulting, mentoring, teaching and coaching focused on Leadership & Change, Strategy Execution, Creativity & Innovation, Project Management, Requirements Engineering & Management, and Team Development.

It’s Bud’s goal to inspire and equip individuals, teams and corporations to provide the most worthwhile experience to everyone they serve.

Bud is regularly ranked as one of the best and most engaging speakers in the field of Project Management, receiving high praise from past workshop and conference attendees.

As CEO of Passive House Canada, Rob works to advance building energy efficiency. A certified Passive House consultant and the developer of several certified Passive House projects, Rob is familiar with the economic and social advantages of high performance buildings. As a participant in numerous policy development initiatives he is familiar with the challenges facing regulators as they seek to meet climate change objectives. Rob works with Passive House Canada’s members, government and industry organizations to make high performance buildings the norm.

Doug is a passionate, driven individual, loving work most when he can positively influence the business and share in success with people. Twenty plus years of progressive management experience and education has provided him with a well-rounded background and an opportunity to act as a leader, mentor, strategist and innovator. Forever curious, he recognizes that long-term success is only possibly by being the best at what you do – while continually focus on innovation within a trusting environment.
Sustainability, specific to real-estate development is a particular passion. He believes that industry has a responsibility to play a key role in shaping sustainable building and development practices in addresses climate change. Moreover, he believes it can be done affordably, responsibly, and profitably – noting that it will take smart, passionate and creative people to get the job done.”

Specialties / Interests : Smart Energy Communities, District Energy, Combined Heat and Power, Solar, Geo-thermal, Passive House, Net-Zero, Energy Storage, Modular Construction, Manufacturing, Integrated Project Management, Lean Manufacturing.

Specializing in new and existing commercial buildings, Ben Campbell’s experience encompasses over 50 sustainability projects. Along with confident problem-solving skills afforded by an extensive background in mathematics, Ben’s diverse interests extend to economics and the physical and life sciences. With experience studying and volunteering internationally, Ben approaches problems in sustainability from an interdisciplinary perspective.

Angela Mok is a registered Interior Designer and holds a Bachelor of Applied Interior Design Degree from Mount Royal University. She brings seven years of professional experience working across corporate, hospitality, institutional and commercial sectors. Involved in all project phases, Angela works with clients to ensure vision and goals are carried through from the preliminary design concept to final construction. She assists in creating design concepts, presentations, specifications, and tender packages.

Sarah has been in the design industry for over 20 years and has worked in a variety of roles including Interior Designer, Sales and National Training Instructor, and most recently, joining the Teknion Sales Effectiveness team based in Toronto. She is a passionate trainer and educator, sharing her expertise and skills to help others broaden and develop their knowledge.

Sunny Ghataurah is one of Western Canada’s leading electrical engineers and has 6 years of experience as an electrician and more than 20 years of experience in the electrical design and construction administration of a wide range of electrical systems. He is skilled in designing high voltage installations, power systems, lighting, fire alarm systems, generators, fire pumps and control & communication systems. Sunny has become a leader in the implementation of ASHRAE & NECB on all types of projects. In addition, his portfolio includes more than 100 LEED projects, three Living Buildings and several regenerative projects.

Mo Khan is the renewables specialist at AES Engineering having designed and commissioned numerous photovoltaic installation projects. As an electrical engineer, Mo has successfully completed more than 250,000 m2 of corporate head office facilities. Mo pushes the boundaries on green and sustainable building initiatives, striving for innovation, energy-efficiency, technological advancements and professionalism on all his projects.

After 15 years as a Professional Civil Engineer managing major construction projects valued at up to $100M, Frank left his job to design, manage and build his family’s personal residence. The home meets the Passive House standard and includes a secondary rental suite. By managing the full life cycle of the project and doing much of the physical construction work himself, Frank learned an enormous amount about the realities of Passive House and was able to experience it from the perspective of an owner/investor, designer, builder and user. Now living in the home with his family, Frank started a consulting business focused on his passions of Passive House and energy efficiency. Frank holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Calgary and completed the Passive House Designer Course. His past work includes project manager for office towers and mixed-use buildings, some certified to the LEED Gold and Platinum levels. This includes responsibility for design development, estimating, budgeting, procurement, cost control and financial oversight.

Robyn has over 30 years of experience helping clients develop effective strategies for their real estate portfolios. Her collaborative relationships with clients helps to bridge the gap between their organizational goals, user needs and portfolio and workplace strategies. She brings HOK’s vast knowledge and research to organizations that are evaluating the business value of real estate investments from both portfolio and workplace perspectives. Robyn excels at engagement and facilitation to bring diverse perspectives to an aligned understanding. Solving complex problems requires new thinking and an approach that integrates business processes, operational needs and stakeholder engagement in an integrated and intentional way.

Specializing in workplace transformation, Sarah Bramley utilizes her creativity and problem-solving skills to develop unique solutions for clients, with expertise in strategic planning, communication, and user engagement through the design process, as well as change management related to workplace change and activity-based working. Sarah has worked with a variety of clients across North America spanning several industries, and is a valued and trusted member of the HOK Consulting team with her attention to detail, responsiveness and professionalism.

David Dodge is the producer and host of the www.GreenEnergyFutures.ca multi-media series of more than 170 documentaries on green energy technologies, projects, entrepreneurs and leaders in Canada. You can hear his features on CKUA Radio in Alberta. David is also the Chair of the Board of Energy Efficiency Alberta and Co-chair of Edmonton’s Energy Transition Advisory Committee.

David is an environmental journalist and a photojournalist who has worked for newspapers, published magazines and was the production manager for a Canadian nature publisher. He produced more than 350 award-winning EcoFile radio programs on sustainability for the CKUA Radio network. He has has worked for numerous non-profit organizations such as the Pembina Institute, Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society and Greenlearning.ca

David has been an active volunteer in his own community league for 20 years and served as the president of the Edmonton Federation of 157 Community Leagues in Edmonton and most recently completed a solar project at Evansdale Community League in his neighbourhood.

Oscar Flechas is an Architect with a broad range of experience in various sectors and on different scale projects. His firm, Flechas Architecture, is a progressive, small and young studio that uses simple and creative design solutions to produce innovative, environmentally and socially responsible results. He’s an early adopter of the Passive House standard, and his firm now strives to design buildings that meet or use the principles required by the standard in each of the projects. Passionate about low-energy and low carbon buildings for the future generations, Oscar is one of the few architects certified as Passive House Designer in Alberta and embraces most tools that encourage better building standards to help achieve greener buildings in Canada.

Bud is a highly informative and entertaining speaker with over 30 years of management and technical consulting, mentoring, teaching and coaching focused on Leadership & Change, Strategy Execution, Creativity & Innovation, Project Management, Requirements Engineering & Management, and Team Development.

It’s Bud’s goal to inspire and equip individuals, teams and corporations to provide the most worthwhile experience to everyone they serve.

Bud is regularly ranked as one of the best and most engaging speakers in the field of Project Management, receiving high praise from past workshop and conference attendees.

Darby Lee Young is a former para-alpine ski racer, born with mild cerebral palsy and a passion for removing barriers. She created Level Playing Field (LPF) to mitigate the barriers she and her team face everyday.

Darby has extensive experience as an accessibility strategist. She is a universal design expert, has a deep understanding of building codes and drawings, and has contributed to removing barriers at a municipal level, provincial level and across North America. Darby sat on the City of Calgary’s Advisory Committee on Accessibility (ACA) for over four years and was the committee’s co-chair for two years.

As Chair of the ACA, Darby spearheaded efforts to support an inclusive workplace, accessible services, and usable facilities for everyone. Her role was to focus on policy issues and advise on accessibility concerns related to municipal properties, information, events and services. She also represented the City at the International Summit on Accessibility. In June of 2017, Darby was appointed to a three-year term on the Premier’s Council on the Status of Persons with Disabilities.

Level Playing Field has allowed Darby to offer her expertise to a wider range of clients. By incorporating barrier-free design features in new builds and conducting accessibility reviews on existing facilities, Darby’s work continues to make a significant difference for people living with disabilities. Her contributions to the full and equal participation of all Albertans via the Premier’s Council and the creation of the municipal government’s universal design guidebook have placed Darby at the forefront of accessibility consulting.

Rory Koska has over 18 years’ experience in the design and building industry in Alberta. A graduate from Architectural Technologies at NAIT. Rory worked with Igloo Building Supplies Group Ltd as a senior truss designer on residential and commercial buildings and later ran his own consulting firm. Rory has led the Wood WORKS! Alberta program for over 9 years and has brought the program through many milestones. The Alberta regional program has evolved into a conduit between industry innovation and the design community. Under Rory’s direction the Wood WORKS! Alberta program has established itself an invaluable resource for communities and the construction industry interested in building with wood.

As originating partner of MTa, Bill Marshall has enthusiastically led the growth of the firm. He is a key contributor to MTa’s Living and Workplace Studios, establishing a highly respected expertise in civic, commercial, resort/ hospitality and seniors living design spanning 30 years. Bill brings this same contextual sensitivity to MTa’s award winning architecture and urban design in Calgary & Edmonton. MTa’s diversity of project types and collaborative approach and innovative partnerships reflects Bill’s passion for creating outstanding buildings and environments that enrich all aspects of people’s lives. “I am a strong supporter of Stakeholder engagements ensuring we’re all buying in, since Design is an inclusive process” A “Man in Motion”, Bill can easily disappear into the worlds of fly fishing, road biking, grooming his E-Type Jag, ski touring or pursuing a bucket list of family travel adventures.

Troy Smith is a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan with a Bachelor’s degree in Art History and the University of Calgary with a Master’s degree in Architecture. After graduation in 2000, Troy worked for 4 years in Calgary before moving to Edmonton to work for noted Alberta architect Barry Johns. In 2007, Barry Johns (Architecture) merged with Group2 Architecture Interior Design. In 2010, Troy returned home to Saskatchewan to raise his family and establish the Group2 Saskatoon Studio with his wife and co-principal, Laura Plosz. Troy is the recreation project leader at Group2 with experience in multi-use recreation facilities in both Alberta and Saskatchewan. Group2 has garnered many awards for projects in which Troy has been involved including WoodWorks Alberta awards for the Queen Elizabeth Outdoor Pool, the Valley Zoo Pinniped Exhibit and the Meadows Community Recreation Centre, all located in Edmonton. Having worked with institutional clients including universities and municipal and provincial governments, Troy understands the systems and processes required to deliver solutions which achieve design excellence while meeting the needs of clients and stakeholders.

Troy is a Member of the RAIC, a registered Architect in Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba and a LEED Accredited Professional.

Vedran Skopac believes in DISTINCT, DIVERSE and DYNAMIC architecture – the three sacred D’s of design. His idea of ‘Emotionally Sustainable Architecture’ is focused on building socially sensible communities conducive to thrive of human spirit.

Vedran is an international architect who joined ‘njiric+njiric’ group (see El Croquis No. 114[II]), and delivered work that is best captured in prestigious monographs and publications such as MARK, and DOMUS, and most notably in the international magazine 2G no.57 [Editorial Gustavo Gili, 2011] under the ‘njiric+ arhitekti’ practice.

Currently living in Edmonton and being part of the Manasc Isaac Architects group, Drawing Room artists group, and volunteering in NGO’s that sponsor and settle Syrian Refugees; he is actively building sustainable and contemporary communities.

Vedran’s most recognized design on Canadian soil, The Mosaic Centre, was completed in February 2015 and is the crown jewel of sustainable building in Alberta, becoming the first Net Zero energy commercial office building in Alberta — an example of Alberta’s oil and gas abundance igniting innovative, sustainable projects. With this project he helped steward the Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) movement in Alberta — a contract model that is gaining momentum in a marketplace desperately seeking a Better Way.

Eager to learn and share knowledge Vedran is helping teach in four Canadian schools for architecture and design (UofT John H. Daniels in Toronto, UofC EVDS in Calgary, RAIC Syllabus in Edmonton, and UofA Art&Design in Edmonton).

Other notable projects include Red Deer College Student Residence [expected 2018]; and The City of Justice in Zagreb [expected 2020] – a 1.5 mio square feet [USD$300 mio] winning competition proposal Vedran and two of of his partners delivered to help Government of Croatia fight corruption in judicial system, and become a more livable place for all Croatian citizens.