Engineers and Geoscientists BC

What causes smart teams to fall apart? We're excited to welcome Erin Thorp, P.Eng., ACC, Founder of ELF Solutions Inc., as a keynote speaker at the 2026 Engineers and Geoscientists BC Annual Conference. In her keynote, Building Better Teams: Understanding Why Smart Teams Fall Apart, Erin will explore a critical skill that often determines project success but is rarely taught in formal education: the human side of leadership and teamwork. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience in engineering and construction, Erin will share practical insights on: ✅ Navigating conflict and difficult conversations ✅ Building trust under pressure ✅ Strengthening leadership through empathy ✅ Creating teams people want to work with and for Register now: https://lnkd.in/g39WkTYa

The 2026 Annual Conference and AGM is just over a month away! 📅😳 🎥Hear from our staff including our CEO Heidi Yang, P. Eng., ICD.D Yang on why YOU should be at the Victoria Conference Centre on October 14-16. ✅✅ Register here ➡️: https://lnkd.in/gfAKg9E9 Alison Dantas ,MA C.Dir PCC, Harshan Radhakrishnan, P.Eng., FEC, SCR®, PMP (He/Him), John Suyte, Ailene Lim, CCIP, Tim Verigin

📈 What does the future hold for British Columbia's economy—and what could it mean for our professions, industries, and communities? Join us in Victoria, October 14–16, for our Annual Conference and AGM, where keynote speaker Jock Finlayson will share insights on British Columbia's Economic Prospects in an Unforgiving World. One of BC's leading economists, Jock is Chief Economist at the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) and former Executive Vice President and Chief Economist at the Business Council of British Columbia. His keynote will examine the economic forces shaping our province, including shifting global trade dynamics, fiscal pressures, export diversification, reconciliation, and the evolving outlook for key BC industries. He'll also provide an economic forecast through 2027 and discuss what these trends could mean for the years ahead. Whether you're interested in infrastructure, natural resources, economic development, or public policy, this session will offer valuable context for understanding the opportunities and challenges facing British Columbia. ⏰ Register now to take advantage of early bird pricing: https://lnkd.in/g39WkTYa

🎥 How has attending the Annual Conference challenged you? Sometimes all it takes is a new perspective, a thought-provoking conversation, or a fresh idea to see things differently. We asked past attendees how the Annual Conference challenged their thinking and supported their professional growth. Hear what they had to say in this short video. Ready to challenge yourself, expand your perspective, and connect with colleagues from across the professions? 📅 Join us October 14-16 in Victoria for the 2026 Annual Conference & AGM. ✅ Register now: https://lnkd.in/g39WkTYa

Support the next generation of engineers and geoscientists 🎓 When you sponsor the 2026 Engineers and Geoscientists BC Annual Conference & AGM, you can choose to gift your delegate pass to a student. ✔️ Provide a valuable learning opportunity ✔️ Help students build connections with industry professionals ✔️ Support the future of the professions It’s a simple way to make a meaningful impact while participating in the conference. 👉 Learn more about sponsorship opportunities: https://lnkd.in/gjYgXh4U

🌟 Join us in Victoria, October 14-16, for our Annual Conference and AGM—and hear from our keynote speaker, Modupe Akinola. A professor at Columbia Business School, leadership expert, TED Business podcast host, and featured expert on Limitless with Chris Hemsworth, Modupe studies how stress impacts performance, decision-making, creativity, and leadership. In her keynote presentation, The Science of Happiness, Modupe will share research-backed insights into the relationship between happiness, well-being, and performance, offering practical strategies to help leaders create thriving teams and workplaces. Whether you're looking to strengthen your leadership skills, support your team's success, or better navigate workplace challenges, this is a session you won't want to miss. ⏰ Register now to take advantage of early bird pricing: https://lnkd.in/g39WkTYa