INNOVATION July-August 2014

BC and Beyond: Global Innovation Begins at Home APEGBC Annual Conference and AGM Date: October 23 – 25, 2014 Location: Hyatt Regency Vancouver APEGBC will be hosting its 2014 Annual Conference in Vancouver. As many new ideas and technologies are born right here in our province, the theme of this year’s conference is innovation. But what is innovation and what does it mean to be innovative? How can we be innovative in the way we conduct business, present ourselves or solve technical issues? Through case studies, technical tours, seminars and coaching sessions, attendees will learn how the notion of innovation can solve project issues, elevate business skills or inspire new technologies. Attendees will find a great line-up of keynote speakers: Drew Dudley, Founder and Chief Catalyst of Nuance Leadership, will speak about thinking differently about what leadership means, and journalist Seamus O’Regan will address how innovation will be the key to the future of the Canadian economy. Not to be missed is the headline presenter on Thursday evening: Canada’s own Col. Chris Hadfield, P.Eng. Come listen to his compelling presentation on his remarkable career in the areas of science and technology and be inspired to achieve dreams beyond Earth’s borders. Bring your family and enjoy the many amenities that Vancouver has to offer. From hiking up mountain peaks to strolling along the ocean shoreline or dining at one of the many eateries downtown, Vancouver has something for everyone. Join this year’s conference and be inspired to tap the skills and creativity that drive innovation every day, in BC and beyond. For more information, visit apeg.bc.ca/ac2014.

APEGBC Makes Tracking Registration Applications Easier On June 9, enhancements to the Registration Online Application System were launched and a new Member Relationship Management (MRM) system is now being implemented. These enhancements are a result of efforts to make the application process more transparent for APEGBC applicants and will allow members to view their application and their application status online. In addition to existing features that allow all first-time applicants to apply through the online portal and pay application fees online, the following features have been added: • All applicants will be able to see their application information and status online; • All applicants will be able to upload documents online in support of their application for registration and will be able to see the status of documents that are required from third parties, such as academic institutions and references; and • All applicants will be able to see a high-level status of the progress of their application including acceptance of documents, and completion of academic and experience requirements. Additional system enhancements will create more efficiency in how APEGBC tracks the progress of applications; and enhanced information and document management will allow resources to be redirected to value-added programs in support of applicants, members-in-training and volunteers. Further enhancements will be rolled out over the next two years.

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