SOCIAL EVENTS

There’s nothing like a conference to remind us of the benefits of gathering in person. Whether it’s reconnecting with old friends or making new connections, Winnipeg 2023 offered many chances to build community and relationships.

The conference opened on Sunday, June 4 with the Welcome Reception presented by Gold Sponsor CAA Manitoba. The Exhibitor Showcase continued into Monday and Tuesday over breakfasts and breaks, supported by our Bronze sponsors. These were a great opportunities for attendees to meet with industry representatives, vendors, and not-for-profit organizations exhibiting at the trade show.

Professionals and students alike had a great time socializing at the Student Mixer sponsored by Stantec and cheering on the teams at the Traffic Bowl sponsored by WSP

This conference tradition took over several lanes in front of the iconic Manitoba Legislative Building for a lively match up of East vs West.

Attendees explored the world-class Canadian Museum for Human Rights at the ITE Canada/CARSP 2023 Banquet sponsored by SIDRA Solutions. Not only was this event the marquee meal of the conference but also a celebration of the professional award winners for both organizations at a ceremony MCed by the comedic duo of ITE Canada and CARSP Presidents, Ryan Vanderputten and Raheem Dilgir.

Check out the conference photo album for many more highlights and add your own memories from Winnipeg too.

Thanks to everyone who already shared photos!

Open Winnipeg 2023

Photo Album

Thank you to these generous industry leading partners for facilitating knowledge sharing and community building at ITE Canada/CARSP 2023.

We were thrilled to welcome 37 exhibitors at the ITE Canada/CARSP 2023 trade show and extend our gratitude to these companies and organizations for their support!

• Accident Support Services

• Alcohol Countermeasure Systems (ACS)

• ATS Traffic

• Barricades and Signs Ltd

• Bosch Security and Safety Systems

• CAA Manitoba

• Carmanah Technologies

• Eco-Counter

• Econolite Canada

• FORTRAN TRAFFIC SYSTEMS

• GGI Road & Traffic

• INDUSTRIAS DUERO

• Innovative Traffic Solutions (ITS)

• Jenoptik

• JSF Technologies

• LaneLight Traffic Technologies

• LeafFilter Gutter Protection

• LED Roadway Lighting/Liveable Cities

• Manitoba Public Insurance

• McTrans Center

• North Line Canada

• Ottawa Safety Council

• PedSafety (Campbell Company)

• Powell Innovations

• PSS Innovations

• Safer Roads Canada

• Safety Base Ltd

• Stinson ITS

• StreetLight Data

• SWARCO McCain

• Tacel

• Traffic Injury Research Foundation

• Transoft Solutions

• Transportation Professional Certification Board

• UBC Master of Engineering Leadership

• UrbanLogiq

• Urban Systems

• WATT Consulting Group

Thank you to our many dedicated volunteers and their employers for making this conference possible.

• Co-Chairs: Mark Hearson, Stantec & Rebecca Peterniak, City of Winnipeg

• Facilities: Karalee Klassen-Townsend, Manitoba Transportation & Infrastructure; Abby Scaletta, WSP

• Technical Program: Babak Mehran, University of Manitoba; David Patman, City of Winnipeg; Craig Milligan, Miovision; Sarah Klassen, City of Winnipeg

• Technical Tours: David Wiebe, Dillon Consulting; Stephen Chapman, MORR Transportation Consulting; Rob Poapst, City of Winnipeg

• Volunteers & Registration: Jodi Doucet & Morgan Glasgow, City of Winnipeg

• Social Program: Adam Budowski & Keenan Patmore, City of Winnipeg

• Trade Show: Jean-Luc Lambert, City of Winnipeg

• Communications: Steve Wood, City of Winnipeg

• Finance Liaison: Bjorn Radstrom, City of Winnipeg

• Strategic Advisor: Kerra Mruss, WSP

• Brenda Suggett, CARSP Executive Director

• Paul Boase, Transport Canada

• Robert Colonna, Western University

• Brian Jonah, CARSP

• Mavis Johnson, TIRF

• Val Smith, Parachute Canada

• Vikas Ravada, City of Regina

• Navoda Rillagodage, University of Manitoba

• Pedram Izadpanah, True North Safety Group

• Steven Garner

• James Johnstone

• Evonne Winchiu Donaher

ITE Canada Abstract Reviewers: Walter Burdz, Steven Florko, Tyler George, Musharraf Khan, Robert Kurylko, Orly Loinovsky, Babak Mehran, Craig Milligan, Jeannette Montufar, Caleb Olfert, Reza Omrani, David Patman, Phani Patnala Kumar, Jonathan Regehr, Garreth Rempel, Prasanta Sahu, Richard Tebinka

Moderators: Ahmed Abdelnaby, Paul Boase, Dale Bracewell, Russell Brownlee, Borg Chan, Jason

Dahl, Raheem Dilgir, Pedram Izadpanah, Mavis Johnson, Brian Jonah, Jill Juhlke, Peter Kehoe, Ryan Martinson, Matthew Mulkern, Matthew

Mulkern, Sean Nix, Destiny Piper, Bjorn Radstrom, Navoda Rillagodage, Ian Roth, Valerie Smith, Michael Stewart, David Thatcher, Erin Toop, Pascal Verville, Christine Wickens

Akash Bajaj, Greg Blatz, Adam Budowski, Jen Chapman, Stephen Chapman, Jodi Doucet, Mark Doucet, Tyler George, Morgan Glasgow, Eva Kwok, Jean-Luc Lambert, Johanna Olive Mag-uyon, Matthew Mulkern, Trevor Nickel, Caleb Olfert, Michael Olfert, Keenan Patmore, Rob Poabst, Joshua Rushka, Tajpreet Singh, David Wiebe, Cassidy Zrobek

At the start of June, the University of Manitoba ITE Student Chapter hosted the 2023 ITE Canada Student Leadership Summit (SLS) in Winnipeg. The event was a great success with over 30 students in attendance from across Canada. The participants had the opportunity to make connections in advance of the ITE Canada/CARSP Joint Conference and develop their leadership, communication, and networking skills.

The summit started off with a social event on Saturday, June 3rd, at the King’s Head Pub in Winnipeg’s historic Exchange District. Students enjoyed appetizers, pool, darts, and getting to know one another. On Sunday, June 4th, students gathered at the University of Manitoba campus for a day of professional development sessions. Each of the five presenters covered a different topic and provided the students with unique insights they can take forward with them in their careers. The SLS also included an interactive question and answer session which gave students the opportunity to network with seven current and past ITE and ITE Canada executives in small groups. The executives provided the students with valuable advice and knowledge from their experiences in industry and within the ITE Community. The organizing committee would like to thank the students for their enthusiastic participation and the presenters and executives for taking the time to attend the event and generously sharing their expertise.

By Cassidy Zrobek, University of Manitoba

The event would not have been possible without their generous support!

• The Myths of Leadership - Linton Sellen, Training Plus

• Effective Public Engagement: Where do We Start?Sanjana Mada, Scatliff + Miller + Murray

• Career Insights - Walter Burdz, Tetra Tech

• Q&A Networking with current and past ITE/ITE Canada Executives - Rosana Correa (ITE President), John Davis (ITE Vice President), Pedram Izadpanah (ITE Canada Vice President), Edward Soldo (ITE Canada District Director), Bruce Belmore (Past ITE & ITE Canada President), Jen Malzer (Past ITE Canada President & District Director), and Gene Chartier (Past ITE Canada President & District Director)

• Transportation Equity: Implications for Transportation Professionals - Orly Linovski, University of Manitoba Department of City Planning

• Insights on Leadership - John Davis, City of Des Moines

University of Manitoba, University of British Columbia, University of New Brunswick, University of Waterloo, University of Victoria, York University, University of Alberta, Western University, Toronto Metropolitan University

Thank you to the organizing committee from the University of Manitoba for making this event a success!

• Cassidy Zrobek

• Vishvam Thaker

• Navoda Rillagodage