Schedule
2026 Home Building Week in Canada
May 4 - 8 | Québec City
WIFI: Fairmont_Meeting
Password: HBW2026
Friday, May 8, 2026
7:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
CHBA Welcome Desk
Fairmont Chateau Frontenac, in front of Salle de Bal (Ballroom)
Pick up your name badge here before the conference.
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Breakfast & Plenary with Shawn Kanungo
Fairmont Chateau Frontenac, Salle de Bal (Ballroom)
Shawn Kanungo is a globally recognized innovation strategist and bestselling author, known for his expertise in innovation, disruption, and generative AI. With 12 years at Deloitte, he worked closely with leaders to help organizations navigate the opportunities and challenges of rapid technological change.
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Break
Salle de Bal (Ballroom)
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Association Leadership Awards with Mike Downie
Fairmont Chateau Frontenac, Salle de Bal (Ballroom)
CHBA's Association Leadership Award Winners will be honoured during an awards ceremony. These awards recognize the outstanding work of dedicated volunteer members, as well as the leadership shown by our local and provincial HBAs and their EOs.
12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Luncheon
Fairmont Chateau Frontenac, HUB
Networking lunch in the HUB. Open to all conference attendees.
1:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. - Meet in the hotel main lobby at 1pm
Organized Tours - Optional ($)
Historical Walking Tour of Old Quebec: Your guide will lead you through the charming cobblestone streets of Old Québec – the only walled city north of Mexico and the only one in North America to have preserved its ramparts, numerous bastions, gates and defensive works. Founded in the early 17th century, Old Québec earned its UNESCO World Heritage Site title thanks to its authenticity and exceptional preservation of this birthplace of French North America. During your tour, you will see the iconic landmarks such as the Château Frontenac, Terrasse Dufferin, Notre-Dame-de-Grâce Basilica and the Place Royale, to name a few, and stop at a local brewery for a beer tasting.
Countryside Excursion on Île d'Orléans: Historical Île d’Orléans, the “Garden of Québec”, lies in the St. Lawrence estuary, just a short drive from Québec City. The scenic Chemin Royal goes all around the island, linking all six picturesque municipalities, dotted with old stone houses, farms and orchards. During the drive, you will not only see that the island has maintained it’s agricultural vocation, (specialising in berries, apples, maple syrup and much more), you will also get a chance to meet local artisanal producers and sample their delicious wares.
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Award Finalists' Reception
Fairmont Chateau Frontenac, Bellevue
Finalists of the 2026 CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence are invited to attend this private reception before heading to the Glitter & Groove Awards Bash. Those who are registered for Home Building Week or who buy tickets to the Glitter and Groove Bash will be emailed details.
7:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Glitter & Groove Awards Bash - Presented by LG Electronics Canada
Fairmont Chateau Frontenac, Salle de Bal (Ballroom)
Home Building Week goes out in spectacular style with a reimagined gala inspired by the artistry, drama, and wonder of Cirque du Soleil—set in the heart of Québec City. This hybrid celebration blends the elegance of a traditional gala with the pulse of a high-energy night-club, transforming the hotel ballroom into an immersive, theatrical experience. Enjoy exceptional food and drink, dazzling live performances, and nonstop entertainment woven seamlessly between the presentation of the CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence. Celebrate the finalists, cheer on the winners, and soak in the magic as the night unfolds. Dress to impress, stay late, and get ready for a grand finale that truly closes out Home Building Week in unforgettable fashion.
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