Edmonton Conference - 2025
List of Speakers
Wednesday June 4, 2025 Day 2
Tyler Hayden, CSP
Tyler Hayden CSP, is a keynote speaker like you’ve never experienced before! For nearly 30 years Tyler continues to deliver a powerful punch that inspires teams, innovates management techniques, and invigorates team engagement. Tyler leads the way with insight and laughter. He is a thought leader who works internationally with Fortune 500, Inc 5000 and Premier Associations to level-up their learning design. Tyler's innovative gamification and in-depth understanding of multiple intelligences yields programs that increase engagement and learning in measurable and impactful ways. He is the author of over twenty-five books and the creative mind behind 100s of powerful and fun team building products including: The Business that Cared About People, The 14-Minute Mentor, Livin' Life Large, Father's & Mother's Message in a Bottle, TEAM Activities, and founder of The Team Building School. His team building workshops and motivational keynotes receive rave reviews from business leaders alike. "Energizing," "hilarious," "who knew learning could be this much fun." and "ideas I can easily implement," are things regularly said by Tyler's clients about his keynotes and team building events.
Clinton Connell, Executive Director BC Crane
Clinton is the Executive Director of BC Crane Safety. He has served on multiple boards, including not-for-profits, 9 years as Director with BCACS, and an active member of the BCTA Board since 2008. Clinton has over 25 years’ experience in senior management, commercial transport, construction, and the industrial services sector.
Thursday June 5, 2025 Day 3
Brandon Hitch, Chief Executive Officer, CICA
Brandon Hitch joined CICA in October 2011 as the CraneSafe Engineer. In 2012 Brandon was promoted to CraneSafe General Manager overseeing the technical and day-to-day operations of the CraneSafe program. In November 2014 Brandon was appointed as CICA CEO. Prior to joining CICA, Brandon held a position as Senior Engineer with Cargotec Australia working on their Hiab and Kalmar load handling equipment. Brandon is one of CICA’s representatives for Australian Standards and Chair of ME-005 and Mobile Crane, Tower Crane and Vehicle Loading Crane Sub-Committee. Brandon represents Australia as Head of Delegation on ISO TC96 – Cranes and is chair of ISO TC96 SC9 – Bridge and Gantry Cranes. Brandon is originally from Chicago, USA where he worked for 10 years in the automotive and heavy trucking sector with emphasis on vehicle dynamics, structural and chassis design. Brandon has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Iowa State University and a master’s degree in engineering from the University of Michigan. Brandon is a registered chartered engineer and Fellow with Engineers Australia and is licensed professional engineer in the USA.
Dr Shay Abtahi, Ph.D., Structural Engineering, University of Alberta
Dr. Shay Abtahi is the only female faculty member of the Structures group in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Alberta. Fueled by an unwavering passion for innovative engineering, she relishes the opportunity to push boundaries, challenge conventions, and create groundbreaking solutions. Every day, she is driven by her commitment to excellence and her deep desire to inspire the next generation of engineers, especially women and other underrepresented minorities. She enjoys working with partners to shape a future where ingenuity knows no bounds! Education: Ph.D., Structural Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, 2022. M.Sc., Structural Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, 2016. B.Sc., Civil Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, 2014.
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