b'The 2024 Canadian Steel Conference, the CISCs premier event and Canadas most prestigious steelconstructiongathering,tookplace November 12 to 13, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency in Calgary, Alta. Bringing together industry leaders, professionalsandacademics,theconference served as a hub for everything steel construction. Thetwo-dayeventfeaturedarobust schedule,includingengagingkeynote presentations, insightful panel discussions and hands-on workshops led by industry experts. Topics ranged from the latest innovations in steel design and construction to sustainability initiatives and the future of steel in the evolving global market.An expansive exhibition showcased cutting-edgeproducts,technologiesandservices, providingattendeeswiththeopportunityto discovernewsolutionsandfosterbusiness partnerships.Networkingsessionsandsocial eventscreatedadynamicenvironmentfor attendeestobuildrelationshipsandshare knowledge with peers.ConferenceDay2alsofeatureda breakdown of the recent U.S. election and its potential implications for Canada. This Lunch&LearnfeaturingLeahScarpelli, PartnerArentSchiffFox,andPhilEnglish, seniorgovernmentrelationsadvisorand former U.S. congressman for Erie, PA, was ofgreatinteresttotheattendingcrowd. They discussed looming tariffs, ways for the steel industry to navigate these times as a united front, and ultimately, what this could mean for their businesses.TheCanadianSteelConference2024 powerfullyshowcasedtheessentialroleof steel in shaping our built environmentfueling collaboration, sparking innovation and forging a stronger, more resilient future for the industry.Conference Day 2 also featured a breakdown of the recent U.S. election and its potential implications for Canada.ADVANTAGE STEEL SPRING 2025|17'