Event Overview

The AFN National Housing and Infrastructure Conference will be held at the Westin Downtown Calgary, located at l320 4 Ave SW, in Calgary, Alberta. The theme for the Conference is: Mind the Gap: Advancing First Nations Housing, Infrastructure, and Drinking Water,”

There will be workshops, presentations from key individuals and industry professionals in housing and infrastructure sectors and information tables. This exciting event will encourage First Nations-distinct solutions to socio-economic gaps that impact First Nations across Canada.  

The AFN National Housing and Infrastructure Conference topics will include:

• Closing the First Nations Infrastructure Gap
• Asset Management Planning
• First Nations Success Stories
• Climate Change Risks and Adaptations in Infrastructure Planning
• Enhanced-Asset Condition Reporting System (E-ACRS)
• Asset Management Software
• Data Gathering Technologies and Best Practices
• Determining Operations and Maintenance Costs
• Risk Management / Contingency Planning

Draft Agenda

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Conference Pre-Registration Open

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.  – Conference Registration Open

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Information Tables Open

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Plenaries, Panel Presentations, and Workshop Sessions

1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Water Operators Training

5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. – Networking Reception

Thursday, February 20, 2025

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.  – Conference Registration Open

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.  – Information Tables Open

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Plenaries, Panel Presentations, and Workshop Sessions

Friday, February 21, 2025

8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.  – Information Tables Open

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.   – Water Operators Training

9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.  – Panel Presentations, Workshop Sessions, and Closing Plenary

Call for Presenters

The Call for Presenters process is open until December 13, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. ET. If you are interested in presenting on a topic related the conference theme, please view the Invitation and Registration Form for information on how to submit a proposal.

Call for Presenters Invitation

Registration Form

Information Tables

The AFN National Housing and Infrastructure Conference is an excellent opportunity to showcase your water- and infrastructure-related products and engage with First Nations leadership from across Canada. Additional attendees include water technicians, Public Works department staff, other First Nation infrastructure technicians, consultants, government officials, non-governmental organizations, and academics interested in First Nation housing, infrastructure, and water and wastewater issues.  Due to size restrictions, AFN has a limited number of information tables available in the foyer of the venue.  If you are interested in a table for the conference, please email [email protected]  for more information.

Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities

We invite you to become a sponsor of the AFN National Housing and Infrastructure Conference. This conference will bring together First Nations leadership from across Canada, water technicians, Public Works department staff, other First Nation infrastructure technicians, consultants, government officials, non-governmental organizations, and academics interested in First Nation housing, infrastructure, and water and wastewater issues.

For more information, please email at [email protected]. 

Sponsorship Package

Travel and Hotel Information

Indigeno Travel is the preferred travel agency of the AFN. Indigeno Travel is Indigenous-owned, and its service comes complete with conference discounts, 24/7 emergency service for unforeseen flight changes, and a dedicated agent for personalized service. Please contact Indigeno, toll-free at 1-888-202-8262, or by email at [email protected] to make your flight arrangements.

Flight Discounts

Air Canada

Please visit www.aircanada.com to make a booking online using the promotion code listed below.

Your Air Canada promotion code:  RPF4DHX1

Applicable Rules:

• The booking is to be made to the following city: Calgary, YYC (CA)
• The travel period begins Wednesday, February 12, 2025, and ends Friday, February 28, 2025.
• Travel is valid Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
• For North America’ 5% applies on standard fares, 10% on flex fares & higher. For International Travel’ 10% on standard fares & higher.

WestJet

Please visit www.westjet.com/conventions to make a booking online.

Your WestJet promotion code: 3E7T2LM

Applicable Rules:

• The booking is to be made to the following city: Calgary, AB
• The travel period begins Wednesday, February 12, 2025, and ends Friday, February 28, 2025.
• We are able to offer 5% off Econo* and 10% off EconoFlex and Premium fares for travel within Canada and 2% off Econo*, 5% off EconoFlex and 10% off Premium base fares for guests travelling Trans-border. No discount will apply to Ultra Basic or Business class bookings.

Hotel

Our host hotel for the Conference is the Westin Downtown Calgary, 320 4 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta. The room rate is $179/night plus applicable taxes.

Important: Hotels rooms at the conference venue are limited.  Please note when making your hotel guestroom reservations there will be a one-night non-refundable charge.  We ask for your understanding as this is done to avoid attrition costs for the rooms being held for the host organization.

• To book your room online, please go to the following link:

Book your group rate for AFN Housing and Infrastructure Conference

Note that there will be a non-refundable deposit of one night accommodation charged 72 hours after the guest has made their reservation.

Contact

If you need assistance registering online, please contact registration at [email protected].

For additional information on the AFN National Housing and Infrastructure Conference, please contact [email protected].