• 7x7 Architect’s Corner: A high-octane look at the most cutting-edge design and retrofitting projects in the country.
• Expanded Exhibit Room: More tech, more solutions, more efficiencies.
• Visit our brand-new Heat Pump Learning Zone and the Innovation Theatre to see the future of HVAC and building tech in action.
• Hands-on Contractor Focus: We’re bringing the community to the floor. Specialized sessions designed specifically to bridge the workforce gap

1. Canada's Sharpest Retrofit Minds: In One Room
Hear directly from federal policymakers, utility leaders, engineers, and housing advocates driving Canada's retrofit mission forward.
2. Practical Insights Across Every Building Type
Two dedicated tracks ensure every attendee leaves with actionable tools, covering single-family homes, multi-unit residential, commercial, and affordable housing.
3. Walk Through Real Retrofit Projects
Exclusive guided tours of completed retrofit projects in Halifax, including a deep energy retrofit of an 1850s heritage building achieving 88% heating energy reduction.
4. Stay Ahead of Regulatory Changes
Get up to speed on the 2025 National Building Code updates and what the road to the 2030 Code Cycle means for your projects right now.
5. Network With the People Shaping the Sector
Multiple structured networking opportunities including morning breaks, a dedicated networking lunch, an evening reception, and an exclusive after-hours social ensure you leave with lasting connections.