CITT & Canada’s Western Gateway: In Motion

Location: Lethbridge Airport, 417 Stubb Ross Road, Lethbridge, AB
Cost: Full day: $50 ($25 for CITT members). Afternoon only: $35 ($20 for CITT members) 

Connect with industry leaders, professional associations, training providers, and elected officials at a one-day conference focused on transport, logistics, warehousing, & trade. Start the day with a guided tour of key agriculture, rail, and airport assets within Canada’s Western Gateway. Learn about opportunities and challenges in the sector and discover programs and supports available to help your business thrive.

Enjoy a Southern Alberta AAA roast sirloin lunch buffet, catered by LA Chefs, and celebrate CITT Supply Chain Micro-Credential graduates from Teamworks Lethbridge. Hosted in the historic Air West Hangar, this event highlights the Lethbridge Airport and Cando Rail & Terminals, critical assets in North American supply chains. See investment-ready land with strategic value and meet the companies that keep the sector in motion.

Whether you’re an operator, association, educator, or government representative, this conference will deliver high-value insights and meaningful connections in just one day. Morning tour + afternoon program, or afternoon program only options are available.

Lunch is included for all registered guests.

Program

MORNING TOURS

8:30 AM Registration open at the Lethbridge Airport, Air West Hangar

9:30 AM Shuttle leaves for Industry Tour

9:45 AM Visit Cando Rail & Terminals

10:45 AM Viterra Loop Track, P&H Wilson Siding, AB Pulse and LA Grain (window tour)

11:00 AM Visit the Lethbridge Airport 11:30 AM Shuttle Bus Returns to Air West Hangar

11:30 AM Shuttle returns

AFTERNOON SESSIONS

11:00 AM: Registration Opens

Join us at Lethbridge Airport Hangar No. 7, a historical landmark of our flying heritage, constructed in 1938. Home of Air West Flight Support, QL Aviation Services, and Excel Flight Training.

11:45 AM: Mobilizing Canada's Western Gateway

Introducing Canada’s Western Gateway, the key goals, supports,  and opportunities to strengthen transportation, logistics, and trade in Southern Alberta. 

Speakers:

Brady Schnell
Cluster Development Manager
Economic Development Lethbridge

12:00 PM: Lunch

Enjoy Alberta AAA roast sirloin buffet with chef-selected sides and desserts, catered by LA Chefs.

1:00 PM: CITT Canada & Alberta Area Council

Hear from CITT President Pina Melchionna & CITT Alberta Area Council representative Jane Lyndon.

Speakers:

Pina Melchionna
President & CEO
CITT

1:20 PM: Custom Rail Solutions: Cando Rail & Terminals 

Learn about operations and land development opportunities at the Cando Rail Terminal from Business Development Manager, Brent Peterson.

Speakers:

Brent Peterson
Business Development Manager
Cando Rail & Terminals

1:40 PM: Canada Pacific Kansas City Rail

Gain a better understanding of the opportunities and challenges of rail transport in our region and with our neighbours to the south. 

Speakers:

Organization Representative 
Director of Business Development & Transload
CPKC

2:00 PM: Driving Trade Forward: Transportation Panel 

Listen and ask questions as moderator Pina Melchionna leads this panel of leading transportation organizations in Alberta and Canada. 

Speakers:

Brad Beerling
AMTA Board Member

2:55 PM: Networking Break

Engage with industry, associations, training providers, regional stakeholders, and elected officials. 

3:20 PM: The City of Lethbridge & Lethbridge County 

Discover growth and investment opportunities within the City of Lethbridge, Lethbridge County, and the Lethbridge Airport. 

3:45 PM: Innovation in Transportation

Learn about battery manufacturing for the heavy truck industry, the growing market for EVs and how AI has transformed truck and driver safety awareness. 

Speakers:

Jason Riley, CMQ/OE, CSQP
Strategy Execution Consultant
Advanced Performance Management

4:15 PM: Teamworks Training & Graduate Recognition

Transportation & Logistics Fundamentals training is available at Teamworks Training in Lethbridge. Join us as we recognize recent graduates of this microcredential offered in partnership with CITT. 

Speakers:

Ryan Miller
Director
Teamworks Training & Career Centre

4:45 PM: Closing Remarks

Leave with information and resources, thank you to our sponsors, and complete the QR code survey.

5:00 PM: Teamworks CITT Microcredential Graduate Reception

Enjoy food and drink while we celebrate the supply chain graduates from the Lethbridge area.

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