The Missing Middle Conference 2026

Fri May 08 2026 at 08:00 am to 08:00 pm UTC-07:00

Fairmont Pacific Rim | Vancouver

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The Missing Middle Conference 2026
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Where Canada’s housing leaders meet; deals, policy, capital, and connections that move projects forward.
About this Event

MMC brings together Canada’s top developers, policymakers, planners, and investors focused on solving housing and actually getting projects built.

This isn’t theory. Every session is built around real-world deals, policy, financing, and execution - from zoning reform to capital and construction.

Expect high-value networking with decision-makers, practical insights you can apply immediately, and conversations that lead to real partnerships.

If you’re involved in development, housing, or city-building, this is where the people shaping it are!


Agenda

🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
1 hour Registration, Breakfast & VIP Breakfast
🕑: 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Morning Kickoff

Info: Registration + Breakfast
Opening Remarks
Sponsor Introduction
Keynote: Gregor Robertson (Federal)
Provincial Address: Christine Boyle


🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Main Session: Making Missing Middle Viable

Info: Core discussion on unlocking missing middle housing
Policy + market alignment insights
Led by industry leaders shaping development in Canada


🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Policy & Market Reality

Info: CMHC: Federal housing policy vs real market conditions
Municipal leadership panel
How cities are actually implementing change


🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch + Networking

Info: VIP + General Admission lunch
High-value networking with developers, policymakers, investors


🕑: 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Deals, Capital & Execution

Info: “Beyond Zoning Reform”
Inside the Deal (real-world development breakdown)
Mid-Rise Capital Masterclass – Bill Laidler
Practical insights on financing + execution


🕑: 03:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Closing Sessions + Reception

Info: “What Gets Funded in 2026” (CMLS Fireside)
Sponsor presentation (MESCA)
Closing remarks
Networking reception (5:00 PM – 8:00 PM)


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Fairmont Pacific Rim, 1038 Canada Place, Vancouver, Canada

Tickets

CAD 616.44 to CAD 5592.72

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