SiteNews and ICBA Alberta present
Cask & Key
A night of wine, whiskey, and live piano. Construction’s premier networking event for easy conversations and new connections.
Blatchford Field Air Hangar, Edmonton, AB
May 7th, 2025
Tickets
General Admission
- A curated selection of whiskeys, bold wines, and sophisticated zero-proof cocktails.
- Live piano performance from industry legend Glenn Ackerley
- Access to the historical Blatchford Field Air Hangar, Canada's first licensed airfield in 1927.
- Take on the Pro-Shop Challenge with an golf indoor simulator competitions for longest drive and closest to the pin.
- Intimate networking opportunities with senior industry leaders.
$380
An Iconic World War II Hangar Venue
Networking Built Differently
Step onto the red carpet and into the historic Blatchford Air Hangar for the Industry Icebreaker: CASK & KEY. Hosted by John McNicoll, ICBA, and SiteMedia on May 7 (4–7 PM), this premier event blends private clubhouse prestige with high-energy, easy networking. Whether you’re perfecting your swing in the Pro-Shop Challenge, sipping curated wine, whiskey and cocktails, or connecting over live piano, the Industry Icebreaker is where the province’s leaders set the tempo for the year.
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Rub shoulders with construction industry leaders
Curated Whiskey, Wine, and Cocktail Selection
Golf Simulator Challenge And Other Activities
This Year's Theme
Cask & Key
"Some deals are struck in boardrooms. The best ones are composed over a glass of peat and a grand piano."
A glance at last year
The 2025 Industry Icebreaker set the standard for high-level networking, gathering a sold-out group of construction leaders at Edmonton Hockey Hall of Fame to discuss wellness and peak performance. Featuring an intimate fireside chat with former Surepoint CEO Trevor Muir and a VIP Oilers game experience in the Sky Lounge, it was a night where the industry’s most valuable breakthroughs happened far beyond the four walls of an office.
Featured Host
John McNicoll
With decades of experience across Western Canada’s construction sector, John McNicoll has built a career defined by the same grit and integrity as the projects he has overseen. Now leading industry engagement for the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) in Northern Alberta, John has become the sector’s ultimate connector. His true expertise lies in a relationship-driven approach that transforms a simple introduction into a high-value partnership—making him the ideal host for an Icebreaker event built on creating memorable connections. John understands that the industry’s best deals aren't just struck; they are composed through genuine rapport. At CASK & KEY, he brings this "builder" mindset to the hangar, ensuring the province’s top decision-makers connect, find common ground, and find rhythm for the year ahead.
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