REGISTRATION   

9:00 am – 5:30 pm  |  Level 3

9:00 am – 11:30 am

Board of Directors Meeting

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm  |  Level 2

Round Table Sector Meetings

• Airports • Hospitals/Private Operators • Municipalities • Universities/Colleges

Delegates participate in face-to-face discussions with peers from their sector to share information and experiences.

Open to Sector members only. (Hospital meeting will be open to Private Operators)

Coffee Break: 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm  |  34th Floor

Welcome Reception 

Reception, Opening Remarks and Networking!  This is a time to socialize with your colleagues and to meet new people. Start the dialogue and set the pace for the conference events to follow.

8:00 pm

Unscheduled Evening

REGISTRATION   

7:30 am – 5:00 pm  |  Level 3

7:45 am – 8:30 am | Level 3

Continental Breakfast

8:20 am – 8:30 am | Level 3

Welcome Address

8:30 am – 9:45 am  | Level 3

Keynote Presentation

Parking Smart at a Smart Campus – How an American University Found its Way Using Canadian Ingenuity

Dan Hofmann, Director of Parking and Transportation, Clemson University

Panelists:

Dan Mathers, CEO & Founder, eleven-x
Sharon Lewinson, President & CEO, RideShark
Emma Ulmer, Marketing Director, Offstreet
Kristoffer Vik Hansen, CEO, Spare

Interest Groups:  This session is not limited to Universities – all sectors will find take-aways.

Learn how a kid from a small rural town on Long Island in New York was blessed to be in the right place at the right time starting out and all during his professional journey, bobbing and weaving himself through and as part of the evolution and revolution within the parking and transportation industry. Along this journey, the objective all along was to extract important knowledge and experience from municipal government operations, university operations and the private sector, finally arriving at the crown jewel of a fruitful career in the world of academia. With a professional toolbox full of unique credentials, knowledge and experience it has been the privilege of a lifetime to lead Parking and Transportation Services at Clemson University, a Top 25 Public Institution in Clemson, South Carolina, USA.

And now it is time to tell the historic story about how, with the help of four Canadian technology companies, Clemson University Parking and Transportation Services has soared to the outer edges of what is possible… a place where no one in North America has yet to go.

Join Dan and the panel to learn more about a truly amazing collaboration with the Canadian innovators who came to the table to make this a success story.

Coffee Break – 9:45 am – 10:15 am – Level 2

Educational Breakout Sessions

10:15 am – 11:10 am  |  Level 2

Session A

Transforming Toronto’s Parking and EV Charging Experience Forever

Faiyaz Patel, Director, Parking Development, Toronto Parking Authority

Interest Groups: Airports, Universities/College, Municipalities, Mobility Managers, Transportation Managers

Discover how the Toronto Parking Authority reimagined urban mobility by transforming gated parking and EV charging into a seamless, user-first experience through the Green P App. Learn how QR code access, automated payments, and EV integration eliminated outdated processes, creating a frictionless journey for over 2.5 million users. This session explores the strategy behind unifying fragmented systems, the power of collaborative innovation, and the importance of user-centric design. Attendees will gain insights into overcoming operational challenges, driving adoption, and setting new standards in parking and charging—while previewing what’s next with license plate recognition and the “Park & Charge” rollout.

Session B

Why Open-Market Digital Parking Is Gaining Traction

Kat Franchuk, Regional Sales Director, ParkMobile
Madison Huemmer, Head of Market Transformation, ParkMobile
Kacey Siskand, Director, Business Development, HONK
Joni Eros, Regional Sales Director, PayByPhone

Interest Groups: Airports, Health Care, Universities/College, Municipalities

Discover how an open-market digital parking model empowers cities and universities to offer multiple payment apps, enhancing customer choice without increasing operational burden. This innovative approach—proven successful in Europe—reduces reliance on traditional RFPs, cuts cost, streamlines operations, and encourages innovation through competition. Attendees will learn how to implement a simplified, multi-provider parking ecosystem that supports data-driven policy making and accelerates digital adoption, all while improving the overall parking experience.

Session C

Hot Takes or Hard Truths? Rethinking Parking for a Changing Campus

Emma Ulmer, Director of Marketing, Offstreet
Shannon Talbot, Manager, Campus Parking Services, University of Guelph
Brett Dodson, Director, Campus Access and Commute Services, Oregon Health and Sciences University
Cameron Neufeld, Director, Office of Parking & Transportation, University of Manitoba

Interest Groups: Universities/Colleges

Universities everywhere are facing the same pressure: fewer parking spaces, rising demand, and growing expectations for a better user experience. This panel brings together campus parking leaders to share how they’re addressing these challenges with creative strategies, flexible permit models, and practical use of technology. Attendees will gain real-world examples, lessons learned, and approaches that balance operational needs with limited resources. The session also includes live audience questions, giving space to surface common issues and explore how others are solving them. If you’re rethinking your campus parking approach, this session offers timely insights you can put into action.

Educational Breakout Sessions

11:15 am – 12:10 pm | Level 2

Session A

Reimagining Grimsby’s Downtown: Integrating Parking and Placemaking

Cindy Chung, Transportation Engineer, R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited 

Interest Groups: Municipalities, Transportation Managers, Urban Planners

The Town of Grimsby in Niagara Region, Ontario, developed a proactive parking strategy to address their downtown parking challenges while supporting long-term growth. The presentation will include how strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and design integration with public realm initiatives helped reimagine traditional parking lots as multifunctional community spaces. The session will highlight key lessons from concept development to implementation, offering a model for municipalities aiming to modernize parking while enhancing downtown vibrancy, mobility, and livability.

Session B

CPA Parking Facility Planning & Design Guidelines Update

Doug Hall, Principal
Kristie Ellis, Associate
Meredith Wilkinson, Senior Transportation Engineer
BA Consulting Group

Interest Groups: Airport, Hospital, Municipality, University/College, Planners

This presentation will provide insight into the recent updates to CPA’s Technical Bulletin #1, Parking Facility Planning and Design Guidelines and will include new strategies such as bicycle parking planning and other recent considerations in planning and design that are impacting on today’s parking facilities.

Session C

Evolving Access: Calgary Stampede’s Transition to Open-Access Parking 

Carla Marcano, Leader, Sales & Technology, City of Calgary
Michelle Wyn, Manager, Park Access, Calgary Stampede
Thupten Dhondup, Sales & Account Mgmt Associate, Business & Technology Development, Calgary Parking, Mobility, Operational Services

Interest Groups: Airport, Hospital, Municipal, University/College, Mobility, Planner

Stampede Park, spanning over 200 acres near downtown Calgary, is home to major venues including the newly expanded BMO Centre—the largest convention facility in Western Canada—and the Scotiabank Saddledome, home of the Calgary Flames. In August 2024, Calgary Stampede, in collaboration with Calgary Parking, introduced an open-access parking model, replacing gated systems with free-flow access. This shift aimed to improve efficiency, cut costs, and enhance user experience during a major redevelopment phase. This panel will explore the transition’s challenges, stakeholder coordination, and technology integration, while sharing insights and data on its impact during large-scale events.

12:15 pm – 1:30 pm | Level 3

Awards Luncheon

1:30 pm – 5:30 pm  | Level 3

Trade Show Exhibition

Coffee Break & Refreshments: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

5:30 pm

Unscheduled Evening

REGISTRATION   

7:30 am – 4:30 pm  | Level 3

7:30 am – 8:30 am |  Level 3

Continental Breakfast

8:00 am – 8:15 am  |  Level 3

Annual General Meeting

8:15 am – 9:30 am  | Level 3

Roundtable Shuffle  

This is an open table discussion session where SME’s will be stationed at tables to facilitate open discussion and Q&A on a variety of topics.  Attendees will have 20 minutes per table and then move onto another topic of their choice until time runs out.

Discussion Topics and Facilitators: TBC

9:30 am – 2:00 pm   |  Level 3

Trade Show Exhibition

Coffee Break: 10:00 pm – 10:30 pm

Lunch: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Educational Breakout Sessions

2:00 pm – 2:55 pm | Level 2

Session A

Tech Think Tank: Thinking with A-eye Opening Insights on Parking & Mobility

Edwin Tahir, Program Manager, Parking & Animal Services, City of Richmond – Community Bylaws
Dominic Long, Director of Community Safety & Corporate Services, City of Port Coquitlam
Ben Pisch, VP Clients and Markets, NA, SenSen.ai
Mike Bourre, VP Sales and Marketing, gtechna

Interest Groups: Airport, Hospital, Municipal, University/College, Mobility, Planner

This session spotlights two Canadian cities using AI-powered License Plate Recognition (LPR) to transform parking enforcement.

In Port Coquitlam, AI LPR and AWS-secured cloud technology enable vehicle-mounted scanners, instant alerts, and real-time data sharing—boosting coverage, increasing citations, and paving the way for future automation without disrupting workflows. Learn how hybrid enforcement protects jobs while improving efficiency.

In Richmond, BC, a phased modernization project is already improving quality of life through permit digitization and planned LPR automation. Richmond’s cross-vendor collaboration eliminates silos, reduces delays, and ensures cohesive system integration. Both case studies offer practical insights for planning upgrades, fostering collaboration, and applying modernization strategies that other cities can use right away.

Session B 

Revitalizing Vancouver’s Chinatown Through Pay Parking Reform

Alina Cheng, Associate Director, Parking Management, City of Vancouver

Interest Groups: Municipalities, Mobility Managers, Transportation Managers, Urban Planners

In 2023-2024, the City of Vancouver conducted a pilot of adjusted parking meter fees in the city’s Chinatown as part of revitalization efforts for the neighbourhood. Learn about the city’s data-based approach to parking meter fees, the options that were analyzed, the engagement that was conducted, the results of the pilot and the impact on the city’s pay parking policies.

Session C 

The Evolution of Parking Benefit Districts in Calgary

Robert Whyte, Coordinator, Business & Technology Development
Reachel Knight, Manager, Facilities
City of Calgary/Calgary Parking

Interest Groups: Municipality, Urban Planner, Developer

Calgary’s Parking Revenue Reinvestment Program has invested more than $5 million back into the Calgary community since 2017. It is one of the only examples of a parking benefit district in Canada. This presentation will share the journey from idea to implementation to successful program and most recently, changes to make the program more financially stable. Join us to learn about how Calgary’s parking benefit district model is investing in neighborhoods and changing the parking conversation with local businesses.

Coffee Break: 2:55 pm – 3:15 pm | Level 2

Educational Breakout Sessions

3:15 pm – 4:10 pm | Level 2

Session A  

Smart Sensors, Smarter Streets: Montreal’s Parking Tech Pilot

Maxime Rivard, Director, Innovation and IT Architecture
Walid Tannouri, Technological Solutions Analyst
Agence de mobilité durable de Montréal

Interest Groups: Municipalities, Mobility Managers, Transportation Managers, Urban Planners

This presentation will cover the results of Montreal’s completed pilot project for smarter parking management. The project tested data collection technologies to monitor parking occupancy and provided insights into which technologies were most effective in what type of areas. Attendees will be enlightened about lessons learned, best practices for technology selection, data collection, and optimizing project processes for future initiatives.

Session B

Victoria Uses AI Cameras to Count Mindbender Garage

Ismo Husu, Manager of Parking Services, City of Victoria
Jim Watts, Director, FastPark
Blake Laufer, Founder, Mistall Insight, Inc.
Franklin McPherson, VP Sales & Marketing, Mistall Insight, Inc.

Interest Groups: Airport, Hospital, Municipality, Universities/College, Transportation Managers, Urban Planners

With growing urban populations and vehicle use, managing parking efficiently is crucial. AI-powered cameras provide real-time monitoring, tracking occupancy and space classifications. The City of Victoria’s Mindbender garage, part of a 2023 vehicle counting project, faced challenges due to its complex layout and multiple stall types. A dual-camera strategy – lane cameras for overall flow and stall cameras for detailed monitoring – enabled cost-effective, accurate space tracking. The presentation covers unique counting approaches, AI advancements, and comparisons to alternatives like in-ground sensors, offering insights into future parking solutions. Join us to explore Victoria’s smart, budget-conscious approach!

Session C

Burnaby Public Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy

Kathy Ho, Senior Manager, Transportation Planning, City of Burnaby

Interest Groups: Municipalities, Mobility Managers, Transportation Managers, Urban Planners, Developers

The Burnaby Transportation Plan outlines a target to reach zero emissions by 2050. The Plan is guided by the Climate Action Framework, which includes a range of policies and defines actions to support the provision of infrastructures that enable zero-emission vehicles. The 2024 Burnaby Council endorsed Public Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy provides guidance and aims to catalyze the transition to EVs by optimizing City efforts to develop a reliable public charging network to meet Burnaby’s needs. The presentation will outline Burnaby’s background around public EV charging and share the Strategy’s roadmap towards Burnaby’s long-term transportation goals for electrification.

4:15 pm – 5:10 pm  | Level 2

Roundtables – Round Two!   

You asked, and we listened! Take a seat at the table for a second round of general discussions to close out the conference. These sessions are open to all attendees, consultants and vendors. Session A – Municipalities Session B – University/Colleges Session C – Airports, Hospitals, Private Operators

Session A – Municipalities
Session B – University/Colleges
Session C – Airports, Hospitals, Private Operators

6:30 – 10:00 pm  | Level 3

Celebrating Success! – Dinner With The Debaters Live

Whereas they disrupt traffic and endanger pedestrians, be it resolved we must banish e-bikes and e-scooters from our downtown streets!

The Debaters Live is heading to Vancouver on October 7 for a hilarious evening of comics going toe to toe in a battle of laughs and logic. Featuring host Steve Patterson and two of his favourite comics – Arthur Simeon arguing for, and Erica Sigurdson arguing against, in a hilarious debate where you – the audience – picks the winner!

Tickets included in Full Registration package. Extra tickets can be purchased for guests separately.

10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Technical Tour of CF Pacific Centre

Lot 9 – Behind The Gates

Explore one of downtown Vancouver’s most dynamic parking facilities, CF Pacific Centre’s Lot 9 operated by EasyPark and powered by TIBA Parking Systems. See the TIS Automated Parking Guidance System in action, displaying real-time parking availability, and learn how ZipBy mobile payment integrates seamlessly with the TIBA gating equipment for quick, touch-less entry and exit. Experience how technology, location, and service combine to create a smooth parking experience in the heart of the city’s shopping and business district.

Meet in the Hyatt Lobby

Participating Companies:
Fennix Systems | NorTech Parking Systems | ZipBy | TIBA Parking Systems