Events & Keynotes
Welcome Reception & Exhibitor Showcase
When: Sunday | June 4, 6–8 p.m.
Where: RBC Convention Centre, Hall D (Exhibitor Hall)
Attire: Smart Casual
Meet our exhibitors, reconnect with old friends, and make some new connections while enjoying beverages and appetizers at the conference opening reception.
Kickoff Keynote
When: Monday | June 5, 8:30–10:10 a.m.
Where: RBC Convention Centre, York 1 Ballroom
Join us to kick off ITE Canada/CARSP 2023 with a keynote speech by Megan Wier, Oakland Department of Transportation on Partnerships to Prioritize Safety and Equity.
ITE Address & Lunch
When: Monday | June 5, 12–1:30 p.m.
Where: RBC Convention Centre, York 1 Ballroom
ITE International President Rosana Correa will join us for a lunch address to share updates from ITE.
ITE Canada Collegiate Traffic Bowl
When: Monday | June 5, 3:40–5 p.m.
Where: RBC Convention Centre, York 1 Ballroom
Come cheer on your alma mater at this annual Jeopardy-style competition featuring teams from ITE Canada Student Chapters. Will reigning champions and hometown favourite University of Manitoba take the crown again? Stiff competition, game show drama, and lots of transportation trivia guaranteed!
Street Hockey Classic
When: Monday | June 5, 5:30–7 p.m.
Where: Memorial Boulevard in front of the Manitoba Legislative Building, a 10 minute walk from the conference venue & hotel
Join us for an ITE Canada favourite tradition, the Street Hockey Classic, to burn off some steam after opening day at the conference. No experience required. All you need is appropriate footwear (sneakers); personal gloves and shin pads are welcome but not required. Sticks and goalie equipment will be provided. Hockey jerseys encouraged for players and spectators alike!
Student Mixer
When: Monday | June 5, 7–10 p.m.
Where: Local Public Eatery, a 10 minute walk from the conference venue & hotel
Attire: Casual
This casual evening event offers an opportunity to mix and mingle with all conference delegates, including students and professionals, over finger foods and beverages.
Panel on Equity & Lunch
When: Tuesday | June 6, 12–1:30 p.m.
Where: RBC Convention Centre, York 1 Ballroom
We bring together a panel of notable voices from across disciplines to dive into a conversation on equity, transportation and road safety:
- Dennis Ballard, Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs
- TBC, Manitoba Public Insurance
- Michelle Porter, University of Manitoba
- Meghan Winters, Simon Fraser University
Moderated by Jeannette Montufar, MORR Transportation Consulting
Banquet & Awards Gala
When: Tuesday | June 6, 5:30–10 p.m.
Where: Canadian Museum for Human Rights, a 15 minute walk from the conference venue & hotel
Attire: Smart casual
Additional tickets: $85, available for purchase at time of registration
The ITE Canada/CARSP 2023 Banquet & Awards Gala takes place at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights building, a national landmark and unique architectural icon that inspires with the stories of human rights champions. Both CARSP and ITE Canada professional award winners will be recognized at the Banquet.
CARSP & ITE Canada Student Awards Luncheon
When: Wednesday | Jun 7, 12–1:30 p.m.
Where: RBC Convention Centre, York 1 Ballroom
Honouring the best of Canada’s future transportation and road safety professionals, both CARSP and ITE Canada student award and scholarship winners will be recognized at the conference-closing Wednesday luncheon.
All conference events will comply with provincial and federal public health regulations. Events are subject to change or cancellation.