BEAP SYMPOSIUM 2026
Intersections: People, Place & Practice
BEAP Symposium 2026 - Intersections: People, Place & Practice is two days of interdisciplinary dialogue, dynamic panels, and a worskhop.
The Symposium intends to bring together leaders and emerging practitioners across city-building professions to explore how equity, representation, and inclusive practices are shaping the future of our work—particularly within the Prairie context.
DATES
March 12 & 13
VENUE
Radisson Hotel Downtown Winnipeg
288 Portage Avenue
AGENDA
Thursday Evening: Keynote & Mixer
Friday: Full Day Content
Eligible for Continuing Education Credits
SPEAKER INFORMATION
Thursday’s 7:00pm KEYNOTE:
“Towards a Feminist City” with Leslie Kern
About the Keynote: Leslie Kern, PhD, is the author of three books about cities, including Gentrification Is Inevitable And Other Lies and Feminist City: Claiming Space in a Man-Made World. Her work provokes new ways of thinking about and creating cities that are more just, equitable, caring, and sustainable. Leslie was an associate professor of geography and environment and women’s and gender studies at Mount Allison University from 2009-2024. Today she is a public speaker, writer, and career coach for authors and academics.
Friday's 9:00am PANEL:
"Owning the Table: Shaping Leadership in City-Building Professions"
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The panel will explore representation, equity in leadership, personal perspectives that have shaped practice and work in the built city.
About the Panel: ​
Kate Sjoberg, RaY
Mark Bauche, HTFC
LeeAnn Croft, 1080
Faith Campos, Treaty One Nations
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Friday's 10:15am WORKSHOP:
Details to come.​
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Friday's 1:00pm SPEAKERS:
"From Tools to Agency: How Emerging Technologies are Expanding Who Gets to Make Space"
Details to come.
Friday's 2:15pm
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 5x10x10:
“Give to Gain” Women Leading Change in City-Building
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How giving time, expertise and opportunity amplifies women’s collective advancement in the city-building professions.
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About the Speakers:
Gail Little, pico Architecture
Marcia Friesen, University of Manitoba
Naomi Ratte, NVision Insight Group
Lisa Kehler, Interface
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More details on Speakers coming soon!
Please send questions to beaprairies@gmail.com