Call for 2026 Annual Conference Presenters
The 2026 Annual Conference Call for Presenters is now closed.
All those who expressed an interest in presenting will be contacted in June 2026.
If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
Speaker Benefits
- Share your expertise with professional engineers and geoscientists at a provincially and nationally recognized conference. The audience is composed of a wide range including engineers, geoscientists, academia, government representatives, industry leaders and other members of the community.
- Engage in a collaborative conference program in which both speakers and attendees benefit. This is an invaluable opportunity to give back to the professional community at large.
- Receive Continuing Education (CE) Hours.
- Opportunity to network and engage with the engineering and geoscience community, and to expand your professional portfolio.
- Recognition on the conference website with a headshot photo, biography, and session description.
- News articles in Innovation magazine announcing conference programming and reference to the conference website. As the official publication of Engineers and Geoscientists BC, Innovation is circulated to more than 40,000 BC-registered professional engineers and geoscientists, other professionals, industry and government representatives, educational institutions, and the public.
- Assistance with promoting your session on social media outlets.
- Constructive feedback on presentation content through the conference evaluation process.
- Business travel opportunity to beautiful Victoria, British Columbia.
2026 Conference Program
We welcome proposals that present information applicable to a variety of engineering and geoscience industry professionals, though preference will be given to CE sessions that:
- Reflect and reinforce knowledge in technical, ethical, regulatory, and communications and leadership.
- Provide best practices, case studies, and practical knowledge to engage and inspire delegates on issues impacting the professions.
- Have proven and well-regarded speakers.
- Focus on outcomes and learnings, rather than a narrative approach.
- Address Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, and climate action within the professions.
We are seeking submissions that will focus on innovation, technology, leadership, and communication, while supporting registrants in maintaining their competency to fulfill their duty to protect the public and the environment with respect to the practices of engineering and geoscience. Submissions should focus on the 4 core areas of learning, including technical, ethical, regulatory, and communications and leadership, and be aligned with the requirements of the Continuing Education Program.
| Ethical Learning | Activities related to advancing a registrant’s knowledge of how to act ethically and meet the ethical obligations pursuant to the PGA, regulations, bylaws, and the Code of Ethics. | Examples include, but are not limited to:
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| Regulatory Learning | Activities related to advancing a registrant’s knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements, including the PGA, regulations, bylaws, Code of Ethics, codes, standards, policies, and requirements in relevant legislation. | Examples include, but are not limited to:
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| Technical Learning | Activities related to advancing a registrant’s technical and professional knowledge and skills within their area(s) of practice, including any anticipated future changes to the area(s) of practice. | Examples include, but are not limited to:
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| Communications and Leadership Learning | Activities related to advancing a registrant’s non-technical knowledge and skills, including communications and leadership skills. | Examples include, but are not limited to:
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Submissions should reflect and reinforce knowledge in technical, ethical, regulatory, and communications and leadership, and provide best practices, case studies, and practical knowledge to engage and inspire delegates on issues impacting the professions.
Presentations should be educational and tailored to registrants of the organization. Presentations for the purpose of promoting or selling specific products, services, or providers will not be considered.
Selection Criteria
We welcome all submissions that present information and knowledge applicable to a variety of engineering and geoscience industry professionals, though preference will be given to sessions that align with the following:
- Relevance to the 4 core areas of learning;
- Topics that keep registrants current in maintaining their competency to fulfill their duty to protect the public and the environment;
- Relevance and content specific to professional engineers and professional geoscientists;
- Topics that focus on new technology and emerging areas of practice;
- Topics that address diversity, equity, and inclusion and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples within professional regulation;
- Presentations with proven and well-regarded speakers;
- Practical takeaways for the audience – what will you provide them to add to their own practice (models, templates that can be implemented, etc.);
- Presentations that focus on learning objectives and outcomes, rather than a narrative approach;
- The degree to which the presentation is based on responsive and innovative practices; and
- The degree to which the presentation is engaging and can be effectively delivered in-person.
Presentations are 60 minutes in length, including time for questions and answers.
Submissions were due by March 23, 2026, and are now closed. All who expressed interest will be contacted in June 2026.
By submitting your proposal, you give permission to Engineers and Geoscientists BC to make an electronic copy of your presentation available to conference delegates. You also give permission to Engineers and Geoscientists BC to record your presentation and make it available on-demand after the conference on the Engineers and Geoscientists BC website for up to 3 months after the conference.
All those who express interest will be contacted in late June 2026. Should you have any questions, please contact [email protected].
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)
As the regulatory and licensing body for the engineering and geoscience professions, Engineers and Geoscientists BC affirms that everyone has the right to be treated fairly and equitably. We recognize the importance of equity, diversity, inclusion, and Truth and Reconciliation in strengthening professional practice and advancing public trust.
Engineers and Geoscientists BC’s 2022–2027 Strategic Plan establishes a vision for the organization, charting a course toward being a modern and progressive regulator. Integral to this plan is our commitment to advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. Together, these commitments reflect the communities we serve and reinforce our dedication to continuous learning and meaningful action.
We are committed to developing and facilitating events that are inclusive and accessible, and to creating spaces that welcome a diversity of perspectives and experiences. We invite presenters who reflect the public we serve and who explore how equity, diversity, inclusion, and Reconciliation intersect with engineering and geoscience practice. We encourage submissions from individuals and groups with varied backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints, and are committed to offering a conference experience that is inclusive, respectful, and accessible to all participants.