May Breakfast Session - Preparing BC Place for FIFA: Delivering in a Live Stadium

Join the British Columbia Construction Roundtable (BCCR) for a behind-the-scenes look at the transformation of BC Place ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026™.

Delivered within a live, 40-year-old stadium, these upgrades require close coordination between the owner, consultants, and contractors to carefully sequence construction while major events continue year-round.

This session will explore the complexity of working in an active venue—from scheduling around events to integrating new technologies and advancing hospitality and accessibility improvements. From sequencing construction in a live environment to balancing fan experience, accessibility, and long-term legacy upgrades, this conversation will highlight the coordination, trade-offs, and leadership required to deliver at this scale.

Overview

Rudi van den Broek is an Executive Program Director at BC Pavilion Corporation (PavCo), with over 40 years of experience delivering major public infrastructure across Canada. He has led more than $5 billion in capital programs, including healthcare facilities, P3 projects, and FIFA World Cup2026™ infrastructure. He advises boards and executive sponsors on governance, decision-making, and operational readiness through Infrastructure Delivery & Governance Advisory. His work focuses on translating capital investment into durable, high-performing public services. 

Moderator:

Tony Valente is Senior Director, Infrastructure & Capital Projects at BC Pavilion Corporation (PavCo), where he leads major capital programs at BC Place and the Vancouver Convention Centre. He brings extensive experience in public‑sector procurement and project delivery, including alternative delivery models, contractor engagement, and risk‑informed procurement strategies tailored to complex, live operating environments. Tony is a PMP and Risk Management Professional and holds an MBA from UBC Sauder School of Business.

Panelists

Shane O'Connor is Senior Project Manager at ETRO.

Ruthie Gould (Populous)

Dhilvinder Kaur (PavCo)

Leticia O’Toole (PavCo)

As always, BCCR creates space for open, practical dialogue across owners, contractors, and consultants—focused on what’s working, what’s challenging, and where we can improve how projects are delivered.

Thank you, ETRO Construction, for sponsoring this event.