Procurement Day 2026
The Future of Procurement
April 30, 2026
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Virtual Event
Procurement Day 2026 will bring together procurement professionals, industry leaders, and public sector representatives to discuss emerging practices, policy developments, and opportunities shaping the future of procurement in Ontario.
Policy
Buy Ontario Procurement Strategies
Collaboration
Public & Private Sector Dialogue
Innovation
Future Trends in Procurement
Event Information Package
Session Highlights
Introduction to the Guide to Design and Construction Procurement Best Practices
An overview of the Guide to Design and Construction Procurement Best Practices, highlighting its key principles and how it supports modern, transparent, and efficient procurement practices.
Moderator:
Nadia Todorova
Chair, Construction & Design Alliance of Ontario
Executive Director, Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario
Speaker:
Bruce Matthews, P.Eng
Author, Guide to Design and Construction Procurement Best Practices
Buy Ontario Procurement Policy Panel
Industry experts will discuss how Buy Ontario procurement policies may strengthen domestic supply chains while addressing practical considerations such as cost, capacity, trade obligations, and project delivery.
Moderator:
Giovanni Cautillo
Treasurer, Construction & Design Alliance of Ontario
President, Ontario General Contractors Association
Panel Discussion Featuring:
David Zurawel
Business Development Manager, Southern Ontario & Toronto
Colliers Project Leaders | Canada
Amir Abd El Halim
Vice President, Regional Leader - Ontario & Atlantic Canada
WSP | Canada
Don Holland
Vice President, Water
GHD | Canadian Market Leader
Toon Dreessen
President
Architects DCA
Standardization and Smart Risk Allocation in Public Construction
Moderator:
Sandro Perruzza
Director, Construction & Design Alliance of Ontario
Chief Executive Officer, Ontario Society of Professional Engineers
Panel Discussion Featuring:
Raly Chakarova
Executive Director
Toronto and Area Road Builders Association
Micheal Mooney
Senior Project Manager
Ainley Group
Amanda Froese
President
Meritech Engineering
Annik Forristal
Partner, Co-Group Head of National Infrastructure and Construction Group
McMillian LLP