IPPSA 30th Annual Conference. March 10-12, 2024. The Fairmont Banff Springs, Banff, Alberta

Social Events

Sunday, March 10, 2024

17:00 – 19:00

Opening Welcome Reception

Sponsored by Fasken and Analysis Group

The Presidents’ Hall, The Conference Centre, The Fairmont Banff Springs

The Welcome Reception is your opportunity to meet fellow attendees, speakers, and industry experts and forge connections that could shape the course of your conference experience and beyond.

Become reacquainted with colleagues old and new, as the milestone 30th Annual Conference kicks off with a networking reception in the trade show hall.  Check out the newest industry innovations while networking and enjoying tasty snacks and a host bar. Attendance at the welcome reception is included in the registration fee.

19:00 – 21:00

Women+Power Networking Reception

Sponsored by Dentons

The Riverview Lounge, Mezzanine 2, Main Building, The Fairmont Banff Springs

All conference attendees are welcome.


Monday, March 11, 2024

18:30 – 22:30

Conference Dinner

Sponsored by Black & Veatch and EY

The Riverview Lounge, Mezzanine 2, The Fairmont Banff Springs

Relax and network over a delicious buffet dinner followed by entertainment from stand up comedian Pete Zedlacher. Pete is a two-time Gemini Award nominee for his recent performances at Just for Laughs and CBC’s The Halifax Comedy Festival.  He is a writer for The Ron James Show and CBC Radio’s Debaters and is most proud of entertaining the forces overseas, including three tours in Afghanistan.

Cash bar

One dinner ticket is included with the conference registration – additional tickets for accompanying guests are available, please see the registration form for details. 

Dress code for the conference and all social events is business casual.