INNOVATION Sept-Oct 2019

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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS

On April 5, 1919, a group of engineers gathered in Montreal as part of a national movement to regulate the engineering profession in order to protect public safety. There, they drew up the first “model registration bill”, on which all provincial regulatory acts for professional engineering were later based. One year later, on April 17, 1920, the first Engineering Profession Act was brought into law in BC; this would constitute the Association of Professional Engineers of the Province of British Columbia —what is now Engineers and Geoscientists BC. Ever since, engineers and geoscientists have been the explorers and problem-solvers at the forefront of shaping innovation in British Columbia—from creating infrastructure to support the growth and modernization of cities across the province, to protecting British Columbians from natural hazards, to designing the technology that connects us. In 2020, Engineers and Geoscientists BC will be celebrating 100 years as an organization. We’ll look back at our proud history of safety, innovation, and building British Columbia, and look forward to our vibrant future.

The past century has seen incredible advances in how we live and work, and this pace of change is set to only become greater as we enter our next 100 years. Although our world will change, our purpose and our focus will remain the same: to protect the public. CELEBRATE WITH US Our celebration kicks off at the 2019 Annual Conference in Kelowna, where our 100 th Annual General Meeting will be followed by a Centenary Reception. This event will feature historical displays and entertainment, prizes and giveaways, and a first look at our commemorative video. To register for this free event, visit egbc.ca/conference . We also invite you to join us for our flagship event on March 5, 2020 at Science World at the TELUS World of Science. Guests will enjoy food and beverage stations, special presentations, and interactive displays and entertainment. Everyone is welcome! Visit egbc.ca/100 to be notified when registration opens for this event, and to learn more about other events, activities, and opportunities to celebrate our centennial year.

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