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Dialog and HNTB to lead design of Edmonton's Event Park. April 9, 2026 By Peter Saunders Talking points. OEG Sports & Entertainment and the city of Edmonton have chosen Dialog and HNTB as lead designers for the new Event Park, planned for the current Fan Park site beside Rogers Place in Edmonton's ICE District. The selection comes after an RFP attracted 19 qualified submissions. Dialog previously worked on the ICE District and Rogers Place, while HNTB has designed major venues across North America. The Event Park is envisioned as an indoor-outdoor destination directly connected to Rogers Place, with facilities for concerts, festivals, cultural gatherings and sporting events. OEG Sports & Entertainment president and COO Stu Ballantyne says the project will support downtown revitalization and strengthen Edmonton's reputation as a hub for sports, entertainment and community life. Dialog principal Gerry Doering says the design aims to create a vibrant, adaptable and welcoming venue. * Dialog and HNTB selected as lead designers after competitive RFP process * Event Park to be built next to Rogers Place * Construction set to begin next year with completion targeted for 2029 The project is expected to boost economic activity, attract visitors and enhance community engagement in downtown Edmonton. Powered by: OEG Sports & Entertainment (OEGSE) and the city of Edmonton have selected Dialog and HNTB as lead designers of the new Event Park, to be located at the current Fan Park next to Rogers Place in Edmonton's ICE District. The selection follows a request for proposals (RFPs) that drew 19 qualified submissions. Dialog has previously contributed to the designs of the ICE District and Rogers Place, while HNTB has designed sports and entertainment venues across North America. The Event Park is conceived as an indoor-outdoor entertainment and community destination, connecting directly to Rogers Place. The project calls for expertise in acoustics, staging, sound and lighting for touring acts, headline performances, cultural gatherings, festivals and sporting events. Indeed, OEGSE promises it will be Alberta's premier multi-use event hub. "We are proud to partner with Dialog and HNTB on this next phase of Edmonton's downtown revitalization," says Stu Ballantyne, OEGSE's president and chief operating officer (COO). "Public spaces like Event Park will help bring more people downtown and enhance our reputation as a destination for sports, entertainment and community life." "We aim to deliver a venue that is vibrant, adaptable and welcoming by design," says Dialog principal Gerry Doering. Construction is expected to begin next year. Completion is expected in 2029.

People news: Siemens USA, HNTB. Ann Fairchild, President and CEO, Siemens USA (left); and Carmen C. Cham, AIA, Managing Principal, HNTB (right). Ann Fairchild is named President and CEO of Siemens USA. Also, HNTB welcomes Carmen C. Cham, AIA, as Managing Principal for the firm's transit architecture practice. Siemens on March 30 announced the appointment of Ann Fairchild as President and CEO of Siemens USA, the company's largest market globally. Fairchild, who has served as interim President and CEO since October 2025, will assume the permanent role effective immediately. She will guide Siemens' strategy and engagement across the U.S., where the company employs more than 50,000 people in all 50 states and Puerto Rico and generated $24 billion in revenue in fiscal 2025. Based on her more than 25 years at Siemens, most recently serving as General Counsel for Siemens USA, Fairchild brings a deep understanding of the company's business objectives and strategic priorities. She has played an important role in advancing Siemens USA's growth, "supporting complex transactions, strengthening governance across a diverse portfolio and enabling closer alignment across the company," Siemens noted. "Ann Fairchild brings exactly the right leadership for this moment," said Roland Busch, President and CEO of Siemens AG. "As U.S. customers strengthen critical infrastructure, reshore manufacturing and continue to expand their AI capabilities, Ann's strong, steady and collaborative leadership will enable Siemens to deliver greater value for our customers. I look forward to working with Ann to advance our ONE Tech Company program in the U.S., our largest market." Fairchild served for eight years as general counsel of Siemens USA, overseeing legal, compliance, regulatory, and intellectual property functions, helping the company navigate complex regulatory environments while seizing strategic opportunities. "Siemens proudly serves tens of thousands of customers nationwide and supports the backbone of the American economy - growing manufacturing, building smarter infrastructure, transforming rail networks and developing a skilled workforce," said Fairchild. "I'm honored to help guide our efforts in this moment of opportunity - as we bring AI to the real world and help customers become more competitive, resilient and efficient." Fairchild is a member of the Siemens Corporation Board of Directors and serves on the Board of the German American Business Council, where she brings Siemens' perspective to transatlantic dialogues spanning policy, diplomacy and commerce. She was also recently appointed to the board of directors of Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose (CECP). Fairchild began her career clerking for the Honorable Tommy Miller of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, followed by a role as a litigation associate at McGuireWoods in McLean, Va. She joined Siemens in 1999 in the Power Generation business and has since held a series of senior leadership roles across the Legal and Compliance organization. She holds a bachelor's degree in commerce with a concentration in finance from the University of Virginia and a juris doctor from the College of William & Mary School of Law. Carmen C. Cham, AIA, has joined HNTB as Managing Principal for the firm's transit architecture practice, the company recently announced. With more than 20 years of design experience advancing major transit initiatives, Cham will lead a multidisciplinary group responsible for the design, development and delivery of transit architecture projects, working closely with clients to advance rail and public transportation infrastructure and facilities across major metropolitan regions.

2026 best places to work: 02. HNTB. March 9, 2026 CT Headquarters: Rocky Hill Industry: Engineering Website: www.hntb.com Top CT Executive: Jacob Argiro, CT Office Leader and Vice President Founded in 1914, HNTB is an engineering firm specializing in transportation infrastructure, including bridges, highways, transit, tunnels and rail. Employee Benefits: HNTB covers 80% of medical and dental insurance costs for employees. Vacation accrual begins upon hire and totals 120 hours for employees with fewer than nine years of service, 160 hours for those with nine to 24 years and 200 hours for those with more than 24 years. Welcome Mat: An Ambassador Program pairs new hires with employees during onboarding to promote inclusion and help them integrate into the office and team. Trophy Case: HNTB was recognized as Corporation of the Year in 2023 and 2024 by the Conference of Minority Officials. - Advertisement - DEI Efforts: Firm partners with client diversity recruiting programs, attends relevant career fairs and has a written DEI philosophy that is part of the company's vision and culture.