INNOVATION September-October 2014

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OCT 7/14. EIT/GITSEMINAR:HOWTOOBTAIN YOURP.ENG.ORP.GEO.DESIGNATION. Learn about the professional registration process to become anAPEGBC P.Eng.or P.Geo.After a short networking opportunity,the speaker will discuss the benefits of becoming a P.Eng/ P.Geo,application forms,the law and ethics seminar,the ethics test,examples of applicable experience,how to record/document experience andmore.Cost: $15 for pre-registration; $20 at the door. Pizza and pop/water will be provided. Information/registration: apeg.bc.ca/Events/ Events/BN1OCT14. OCT 8/14. AIBCANNUALCONFERENCE . The Architectural Institute of British Columbia hosts this annual gathering which brings together more than 400 architects and other members of the design community to learn about industry trends,technological advances and best practices.It also provides exceptional networking opportunities and a platform to celebrate the innovative,impactful work of practitioners and theorists.Location:Vancouver,BC. Information / registration : aibc.ca/celebrating-architecture/ aibc-annual-conference/. OCT 15-17/14. GENERATE2014. “Generate 2014” is Clean Energy BC’s annual fall conference that brings together all stakeholders involved in the clean energy industry in British Columbia. This year’s theme,“More than Electrons,” will explore the broad value proposition that clean energy projects offer BC beyond just the electricity.Location:Vancouver,BC. Information/ registration: generate2014.ca . OCT 19/14. GEOLOGICALSOCIETYOF AMERICAANNUALMEETING. Geoscientists from around the world,representing more than 40 geoscience disciplines,will present new findings that enlarge the body of geoscience knowledge and define directions for future study. Invited speakers will address earthquake hazards in the Cascadia subduction zone,mechanisms at play in the earth’s major mass extinction events, energy development as it relates to groundwater resources,the modern legacy of the Cordilleran Ice Sheet,and the key role of (the mineral) apatite in bio-systems. Location:Vancouver,BC. Information / registration : community.geosociety. org/gsa2014/home. OCT 23/14. CANADIANCONSULTING ENGINEERINGAWARDSGALA. The Canadian Consulting EngineeringAwards ceremony is organized jointly by theAssociation of Canadian Engineering Companies and Canadian Consulting Engineer magazine.The awards are recognized as the industry’s highest honours,

offered only to the most remarkable engineering feats featured in projects by Canadian firms. Location: Ottawa,Ontario. Information / registration : acec.ca/events__awards/canadian_ consulting_engineering_awards/about_the_ cce_awards/. OCT 23-25/14. A PEGBCANNUALCONFERENCE ANDAGM. TheAPEGBC’s conference is the premier event for professional engineers and geoscientists in BC.With two full days of professional development streams,plus a tradeshow,networking and social events,as well as the annual general meeting,the conference providesAPEGBCmembers the opportunity to connect with other professional engineers and geoscientists,government representatives, industry leaders,consultants and sponsors and exhibitors.The theme this year is“BC and Beyond: Global Innovation Begins at Home.” We recognize that many new ideas and technologies are born right here in our province. Find out how our local innovators and thought leaders have made an impact not only in BC,but globally and beyond. Information/registration: apeg.bc.ca/ac2014. OCT 28-30/14. 14 TH CANADIANCONFERENCE ONBUILDINGSCIENCEANDTECHNOLOGY. The Canadian Conference on Building Science and Technology provides a forum for the presentation,discussion and sharing of practical building science research,knowledge and field experience.Traditionally,the conference has brought together architects,engineers,building scientists and researchers to discuss building science principles and issues governing the design,construction,repair,renovation and operation of all building types.Location: Toronto, Ontario. Information / registration : obec.on.ca/ CCBST2014/NEWS/index.php. NOV 12/14. IEEECANADAELECTRICAL POWER&ENERGYCONFERENCE2014 (EPEC 2014). EPEC 2014 aims to provide a forum for the exchange of electrical applications technology related to electrical power and energy generation,distribution systems and utilization.The focus for this year’s conference will be on partnerships between industrial users and power providers by bringing together industrial users,power providers,manufactur- ers,consultants and academia to discuss cutting edge topics of interest to all stakeholders.Loca- tion: Calgary,Alberta. Information / registration : sites.ieee.org/epec2014/. NOV 14-20/14. ASME2014INTERNATIONAL MECHANICALENGINEERINGCONGRESS &EXPOSITION. The American Society for

Mechanical Engineers hosts the International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, which is the premier global conference that focuses on today’s technical challenges, research updates and breakthrough innovations that are shaping the future of engineering. The congress convenes engineers, academics, scientists and technologists of all disciplines for the purpose of exploring solutions to global challenges and for the advancement of engineering excellence worldwide. Location: Montreal, Quebec. Information / registration : asmeconferences.org/ Congress2014 . NOV 19-20/14. I NTERNATIONALCONFERENCE ONADVANCESINCOMPUTERSCIENCE, ENGINEERINGANDARCHITECTURE. This conference presents the latest research and results of scientists related to electronics computer technology topics and engineering. It provides an excellent opportunity for the delegates to exchange new ideas face-to-face,to establish business or research relations as well as to find global partners for future collaborations. Location:Vancouver,BC. Information / registration : caar-science.org. JAN 16-18/15. ENGINEERSWITHOUT BORDERSNATIONALCONFERENCE2015. The 2015 EngineersWithout Borders (EWB) National Conference,“Unite to Unlock,”seeks to unite the people, the practices and the interventions that will radically disrupt the systems that allow poverty to persist. Each year at the national conference, EWB celebrates successes and gives direction for the year ahead. Location: Montreal, Quebec. Information / registration : conference2015.ewb.ca/en. JAN 26-29/15. MINERAL EXPLORATION ROUNDUP 2015. The Association for Mineral Exploration BC hosts Mineral Ex- ploration Roundup, the province’s premier technical mineral exploration conference. Mineral Exploration Roundup 2015, with its theme,“Intelligent Exploration,”will highlight renowned technical sessions, as well as a core shack, prospectors’ tent and map tent, where you will learn about the latest discoveries and the strategies used to uncover mineral deposits. New this year are the best-practice showcase sessions, which will underscore the growing importance to our industry of Ab- original engagement, corporate social respon- sibility, health and safety, land access and use, human resources and government relations. Location: Vancouver, BC. Information / regis- tration : amebc.ca/roundup.

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