The Ripple Effect

What could one connection set in motion?

A new client. A referral. A collaboration. A career move. An idea that changes how a project comes together.

That’s The Ripple Effect.

City BuildHERS is bringing together women from across construction, engineering, development, architecture, design, real estate, policy, government and the businesses that support city building for an afternoon focused on leadership, business and meaningful cross-sector connection.

In partnership with the University of Ottawa, we’re creating a room where senior and emerging leaders can exchange ideas, meet people outside their usual circles and turn great conversations into real momentum.

Why be in the room?

Come to:

• Expand your circle across the city-building industry.
• Hear candid perspectives from women leading businesses, teams and projects.
• Build relationships with purpose — whether that means a new client, collaborator, referral, mentor or opportunity.
• Leave with a next move and connections that continue beyond October 1st.

And expect the energy City BuildHERS is known for — great people, music, hospitality and an atmosphere designed to get the room talking.

Keynote Conversation

We’re honoured to welcome Dean Caroline Cao, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Ottawa, for a keynote conversation on leadership, influence and shaping what comes next.

The Panel

We’re bringing together leaders from different sides of the city-building table:

Kelly Rhodenizer
Senior Vice President, Development
Colonnade BridgePort

Megan Wallace
Director, Mechanical
BPA

Kristi Castilloux
Interior Designer, Project Director
Gensler

The conversations will be moderated by City BuildHERS co-founders Jennifer Cross, Director, Regional Development at Chandos Construction, and Kristen Cannon, General Manager at Cavanagh Realty, bringing construction and real estate perspectives into the mix and connecting the conversation across sectors.

Together, the panel will explore leadership, business, opportunity and what becomes possible when we build stronger connections across our industry.

Expect a candid, practical conversation grounded in the realities of building careers, businesses and projects today.

More panelists and interactive experiences designed to spark introductions, ideas and opportunities will be announced soon.

Event Details

October 1st, 2026
3:00–6:00 PM
Huguette Labelle Hall | University of Ottawa
Tickets: $125

Your ticket includes event entry, light refreshments and take-home swag.

If you’re building a business, leading a team, advancing your career or helping shape what gets built next, we want you in the room.

The Ripple Effect
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