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Welcome to the 2025 CCRA ANNUAL CONFERENCE Information Page

Our Conference will be held at the luxurious  JW MARRIOTT EDMONTON ICE DISTRICT, Edmonton, AB. To view the daily schedule, scroll down to the bottom of the page.

Get ready to experience the vibrant energy of Edmonton at this year’s conference! Known for its stunning river valley, thriving arts scene, and welcoming community, Edmonton is the perfect backdrop for inspiring conversations and innovative ideas.

From engaging sessions with industry leaders to networking opportunities with like-minded professionals, this is a chance to connect, learn, and grow. And let’s not forget the amazing local cuisine and cultural experiences waiting for you!

Once registered for the conference, your will receive your confirmation e-mail including the link to The JW Marriott Hotel to reserve your room. The cut off date for reserving your accommodations under the conference rate is on or before May 7, 2025.

To view all that Edmonton offers, please click on this link: Explore Edmonton

Conference Registration - Early Bird Pricing effective until May 7, 2025 at 12:00 midnight

Member registration               $1,175                    After May 7 - $1,300

Spouse/Partner/Companion     $750                    After May 7  -   $850

Your registration includes breakfasts, lunches & health breaks, accessibility to the evening Hospitality Room "The Spreader Bar", photographer service for professional head shots, presentations and educational session, and the all inclusive The Get Together and Closing Banquet. Golf and Tour are additional. 

Golf Club Event - $275  Golf Club Rentals - $60 (no shoe rentals available)

ALBERTA'S PREMIER CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF COURSE

Welcome to Northern Bear Golf Club, a Jack Nicklaus Signature Course in Sherwood Park, Alberta, just 30 minutes from downtown Edmonton. Northern Bear, Jack’s third Canadian Signature daily fee course, features tree-lined fairways, strategic bunkers, five lakes, and USGA standard greens. Designed for all skill levels, the course offers five sets of tees ranging from 5,800 to 7,400 yards, ensuring an enjoyable experience for novices and experts alike. The $275 fee includes: golf fees, golf cart, practice balls, water, Grab & Go Breakfast, lunch, and transportation. 

Edmonton City Tour  - $220  

The bus pick up is at 9:00 am and return to the hotel will be around 3:30-4:00 pm

8:00 p.m. Spreader Bar – Wayne Gretzky Salon 3 –  Wrap up the evening by joining old and new friends 

Special Events

Get Together / Wednesday, June 4th at 6:30 pm (Included in your registration) 

You are invited to the traditional “Get Together" at the Icehouse Rooftop Patio—the largest rooftop in Western Canada!

Enjoy an unforgettable evening filled with great company, delicious food, and breathtaking views of the city skyline. This is your chance to unwind, connect, and have some fun!

Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to create lasting memories and connections at "The Get Together." An evening of fun, games, and camaraderie you won’t want to miss!

 

Closing Banquet June 5, 2025 at 6:00 pm    (included in your registration)  

Cocktails service at 6:00 pm.

Awards Ceremony – Canadian Lift of the Year Awards / Cérémonie des remises des prix

 

2025 CCRA Conference - Edmonton

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  • June 3 - 5, 2025
  • 10344 102nd Street
    Edmonton, Alberta
    Canada
    T5J 0K9

Event Workshops

Arrival - Monday June 2nd

June 2, 2025  09:00 - 21:00
Fee: $0.00
Seats Remaining:148

Arrival at JW Mariott Edmonton Ice District

Our Conference Office is in the Paul Coffey Boardroom. Come to meet the team, confirm your event registration, receive your name badge (to be worn at all events) and ask any questions you may have.

The daily “Spreader Bar” our hospitality lounge, located in The Wayne Gretzky Salon 3 will be open at 8 p.m tonight and every night      

Agenda - Tuesday, June 3rd

June 3, 2025  07:00 - 04:00
Fee: $0.00
Seats Remaining:182

Breakfast for Golfers and Tour Participants  7:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Bus leaves for Golf - Hotel Lobby 7:45 - 3:30 p.m.
Bus leaves for Edmonton City Tour - Hotel Lobby 9:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Free time 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Spreader Bar - Wayne Gretkzy Salon 3 8:00 p.m. - till closing

 

 

Agenda - Wednesday June 4th

June 4, 2025  09:00 - 17:00
Fee: $0.00
Seats Remaining:181

Conference Schedule subject to change

Networking Breakfast (Photo Booth) -2nd level

 

7:00 - 9:00 am

First Timers Welcome - Meet the Board

  8:00 am 

Opening Remarks   

Manufacturers' Spot Light

Opening Keynote - Tyler Hayden 
Livin’ Life Large: Raising Above the Skyline

 

9:00 - 10:15 am

Networking Break 

 

10:15 - 10:30 am

Manufacturers' Spotlight

CSA Panel - Standards & Regulations

Navigating Changes Effectively

 

10:30 - 12:00 am

Networking Lunch (Photo Booth)

 

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Manufacturers' Spotlight

Trends in Lift Technology - A1A Software

 

1:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Provincial Association Updates 

  • Assoc. des propriétaires de grues du Québec (APGQ)
  • Crane Rental Association of Ontario (CRAO)
  • BC Crane Safety 
  • Crane Owners of Alberta
  1:30- 2:00 p.m. 

Networking Break

  2:00 - 2:15 p.m.       

Canadian Lift of the Year Presentations - Under 20 Tonnes

Canadian Lift of the Year Presentations - Over 20 Tonnes   

 

2:15 - 4:00 p.m.

Free Time

 

4:00 - 6:30 p.m.

     

The Get Together - Ice house Rooftop Patio

Spreader Bar

 

6:30 - midnight

 

Agenda - Thursday June 5th

June 5, 2025  08:45 - 16:00
Fee: $0.00
Seats Remaining:181

Conference schedule subject to change

Networking Breakfast (Photo Booth 7:30- 8:45) 

7:00 - 9:00 am

Manufacturers' Spotlight

Opening Keynote  - Brandon Hitch, CEO CIA

A Transformative Journey Toward a Safer Industry

9:00 - 10:00 am

Crane Leaders' Forum: Driving Change and Excellence in the Industry

Facilitator – Jack Burton – Crane & Hoist Canada

10:00 - 11:00 am

Networking Break

11:00 - 11:15 am

Manufacturers' Spotlight

Annual General Meeting (AGM)

11:15 - 12:15 am

Networking Lunch - Mezzanine 

Longevity Awards Photo Opportunity - Photo Booth

12:15 - 1:15 pm

Manufacturers' Spotlight

Bridge Formula Research Update Shay Abtahi, PhD, Faculty of Engineering University of Alberta

1:15 - 1:45 pm

Uniting Forces for Change: Harmonization of Weights & Dimensions Panel

1:45 - 2:30 pm
Networking Break 2:30 - 2:45 pm

Manufacturers' Spotlight

                     Safety Awards Presentations

2:45 - 3:00 pm

Tyler Hayden - Workshop

The Big Lift: A Business that Cared About People 

3:00 - 3:45 p.m.

Closing Remarks - Building a Stronger tomorrow

3:45- 4:00 p.m.

   

Free Time

4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Cocktails 

6:00 - 6:45 p.m.

Closing Banquet  - Wayne Gretzky Ballroom

Canadian Lift of the Year Awards Presentations

2025-2026 Chair Introduction & "Talking Stick" Presentation

6:45 - midnight

 

Departure - Friday June 6th

June 6, 2025  07:00 - 10:00
Fee: $0.00
Seats Remaining:147

JW Mariott Hotel Restaurant - is situated on the lower floor and opens at 7 a.m.

Wishing you a safe trip home and we look forward to seeing you next year!