Annual Conference

      

MEA Conference & AGM:

MEA is pleased to announce that the 2026 MEA Conference will be hosted by the City Vaughan at Universal Event Space (6250 Highway 7, Vaughan ON) from November 10 - 13, 2026. The conference will include technical presentations, tradeshow, tours, the annual East vs. West Hockey Classic, Bridge Building Challenge, MEA Awards Luncheon, President’s Gala and several hospitality/networking events.

This year's conference theme is:  Building a World Class City.

The MEA gratefully acknowledges the support of Tourism Vaughan in helping make the 2026 MEA Conference possible. Discover local attractions, events, dining, and more on the Welcome Municipal Engineers Association – Tourism Vaughan page. Funded in part by the Host in Vaughan Grant Program.

 

Conference Registration:

Conference registration has now started for 2026, please CLICK HERE to register.

 

Conference Program & CPD Hours:

The draft conference program for the 2026 MEA Conference is now available. The program provides an overview of the technical sessions, networking events, tradeshow, tours, and social activities planned throughout the conference.

Please note that this is a draft program and is subject to change. Additional presentations, speaker details, session times, and other updates will be added as they are confirmed.

CLICK HERE to view the draft conference program.

 

Keynote Speaker:
We are pleased to welcome Julie Angus as the keynote speaker for the 2026 MEA Conference.

                        Julie Angus
Explorer | Scientist | Bestselling Author

Julie Angus is a leading adventurer, bestselling author, scientist, and entrepreneur. She was awarded National Geographic’s “Adventurer of the Year” award when she became the first woman to row across the Atlantic Ocean from mainland to mainland. She has also cycled across continents, rowed thousands of kilometers of coastlines and rivers, and organized an expedition that sailed the ancient Phoenician trading routes. Angus draws on lessons learned in extreme environments to motivate and inspire audiences to reach their goals and overcome challenges.

Angus is the author of three books and has produced several documentaries. A serial entrepreneur, she is currently the CEO and co-founder of Open Ocean Robotics, a marine drone company. Prior to this, she had a successful career in venture capital, business development, and technology transfer.

Named as one of North America’s leading adventurers by Explore magazine and one of Canada’s Greatest Women Explorers by Canadian Geographic, Angus has a graduate degree in microbiology. She is a fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographic Society and recipient of numerous awards, including the University of Victoria Distinguished Alumni Award and McMaster University Young Alumni Award.

 

Hotel Information:
The MEA has made arrangements with 3 hotels adjacent to Universal Event Space. All are offering group rates starting at $209 per night (plus taxes) and they include a complimentary breakfast. 

Holiday Inn Express Vaughan:

Booking Link - CLICK HERE

or call 1-800-465-4329 (Reservations) or 905-851-1510 (Hotel Front Desk)

reference Group Name:  Municipal Engineers Association or Group Code:  MEA

Element Vaughan Southwest (by Westin):

Booking Link - CLICK HERE

or call 1-877-353-6368 (Reservations) or 905-264-6474 (Hotel Front Desk)

reference Group Name:  Municipal Engineers Association - Element or Group Code:  ME2

Home2 Suites by Hilton Vaughan:

Booking Link - CLICK HERE

or call 1-800-774-1500 (Reservations) or 905-605-9608 (Hotel Front Desk)

reference Group Name:  Municipal Engineers Association or Group Code:  MEA

 

Conference Tradeshow Exhibitors & Sponsors:

The 2026 Conference Sponsorship & Exhibitor Program is now available.

CLICK HERE to download the Sponsorship & Exhibitor Program (PDF).

Only 12 Gold booths remain. We encourage you to reserve your booth and sponsorship opportunities early to ensure availability.

For tradeshow or sponsorship inquiries, please contact: rsharma@municipalengineers.on.ca 

 

Conference Presentations:

The application window for presentations has closesd.

The Vaughan Organizing Committee will be contacting successful applicants over the next month. The technical program will be released by late July.

CLICK HERE to access the presentations from 2025 and prior years' conferences.