INNOVATION September-October 2015

Korean Delegates Visit APEGBC Members of the Korean Professional Engineers Association recently visited APEGBC to discuss common interests and concerns, as well as registration and licensing practices and regulatory requirements in South Korea and Canada. The Korean association seeks to establish a mutual recognition agreement with Engineers Canada as part of the Canada–Korea Free Trade Agreement. This is their second visit with APEGBC. through the APEGBC online member portal, at apeg.bc.ca/For-Members/Member-Portal. The online portal also allows members to indicate which communications they wish to receive from APEGBC in the coming year, and how they’d prefer to receive them. Update Your Information and Renew Your Membership APEGBC reminds members to update their practice declaration and contact information before mid-October. Beginning in October, APEGBC sends the annual membership renewal package to the most current email or mailing address on file. The practice declaration information provided by members and licensees identifies their industry of practice and fields of expertise. It is used in the online member directory on the APEGBC website and assists the private and public sector in connecting with members and licensees when seeking engineering and geoscience services. The information also helps APEGBC identify and meet member needs by practice area and expertise. This year, APEGBC is emailing the membership renewal notice and information to members, as part of the association’s commitment to reduce its environmental impact. Members who have requested a paper copy will receive an additional copy of the renewal notice by mail. Members can update their information

APEGBC 2015 Annual Conference and AGM Build Your Value in a Competitive World APEGBC presents the 2015 Annual Conference and AGM, October 15–17, in Kelowna, BC. With 45 sessions, case studies and workshops in 10 subject streams, as well as technical tours and a suite of networking events, this year’s conference helps delegates build their knowledge and skills to become even more valuable in the global work environment. Other conference highlights include: • Parks Canada Senior Underwater Archaeologist Ryan Harris shares his experience leading the remote-sensing survey operations of the search for the lost ships of the 1845 Franklin Expedition. • Leadership consultant Stephen Shedletzky provides guidance on how leaders and their people accomplish remarkable things. • UBC Okanagan Campus opens its world-class facilities of School of Engineering for technical, guided tours. • Award-winning adventurer, writer, and photographer Bruce Kirby shares tips for maximizing productivity and performance. • The Okanagan Wine Experience Tour allows you to network with colleagues while you visit three celebrated Kelowna-area wineries. • The 2015 President’s Awards Gala recognizes APEGBC members who have made outstanding contributions to professional, technical and community service. Where: Delta Grand Okanagan Resort and Conference Centre, Kelowna, BC When: October 15–17, 2015 Join us for this year’s conference and build your value. For more information and

to register, visit apeg.bc.ca/ac2015. 96th Annual General Meeting

Shown, from left, APEGBC Chief Regulatory Officer and Deputy Registrar Tony Chong and CEO and Registrar Ann English, KPEA International Cooperation Committee Chair Kim Kyung-Sik and President Ikjun Um, APEGBC Director of Registration Gillian Pichler, and KPEA International Cooperation Committee Manager Jaekeun Sim.

APEGBC’s 96 th Annual General Meeting starts at 8:30 a.m., October 17, on the final day of the Annual Conference. Members may attend the AGM at no cost. Those unable to attend in person can register to attend remotely via webcast. Webcast availability depends on the number of participants who register to attend remotely, so register early, at apeg.bc.ca/ac2015, to ensure access.

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