Published date: October 27, 2026
The 2026 OPWA Right-of-Way Management Conference was a tremendous success! This sold-out event brought together professionals from across the province to share ideas, explore innovations, and discuss best practices in right-of-way management.
Attendees enjoyed engaging presentations and insightful discussions, with excellent feedback received on both the speakers and session topics.
Celebrating Our 2026 Scholarship Recipients
A highlight of the conference was the presentation of three OPWA Scholarship Awards, recognizing outstanding students pursuing careers in public works and related fields.
Congratulations to our 2026 ROW Scholarship recipients!
- University: Raghav Pathak, University of Waterloo
- College: Jeff Hitchcock, St. Lawrence College
- High School: Adil Mohammed, Toronto Metropolitan University
Recognizing Our Milestone Partners
We were also pleased to recognize the continued commitment and support of several valued conference partners.
Sponsorship Milestone Awards:
- 10 Years – Crystal Award: TC Energy
- 5 Years: Telecon Design and City of Brampton
Exhibitor Milestone Awards:
- 10 Years: KiwaT2, Super Sucker, Ontario Dig Authority, and Ontario Joint Pipelines
- 5 Years: 4Sight Utility Engineers and JD Barnes
We sincerely appreciate the ongoing support of our sponsors and exhibitors, whose contributions help make this conference possible year after year.
Thank You for Another Successful Conference!
Thank you to everyone who attended, presented, exhibited, sponsored, and contributed to the success of the 2026 ROW Management Conference. Your participation and support continue to make this event a valuable opportunity for learning, collaboration, and connection within the industry.
We look forward to seeing you again next year!
Visit rowmanagement.ca for conference updates. Presentations and photos from this year’s event will be posted shortly.
For a photo gallery of this year’s event, please click here.