Opening Reception | Tuesday, August 4 | Sheraton Wall Centre

Kick off SMSB Vancouver 2026 at the Opening Reception, with appetizers and drinks in the Trade Show Hall! This is the perfect opportunity to re-connect with colleagues and friends from across Canada and Internationally.

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Social Evening & Dinner | Wednesday, August 5 | Vancouver Aquarium

The SMSB Vancouver 2026 Local Organizing Committee is looking forward to hosting you at the Vancouver Aquarium! Hors d’oeuvres, buffet, and food stations will be available throughout the venue. Join us for a casual, coastal evening at Canada’s largest aquarium, in the heart of Stanley Park. Check it out at www.vanaqua.org. Buses will be provided to take delegates to the aquarium and return back to hotel at the end of the evening.

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Banquet Dinner | Thursday, August 6 | Sheraton Wall Centre

Celebrate your colleagues with a pre-banquet reception, plated dinner, and presentations throughout the evening. There will also be a jazz trio playing during the dinner service.

 

Don’t miss Peter R. Taylor’s Keynote on The Fascination of Bridge Engineering!