Innovation Spring 2025

CONTINUING EDUCATION

SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT Moein Manbachi, P.Eng. Engineers and Geoscientists BC’s Continuing Education (CE) program is always looking for qualified speakers who can provide valuable, interesting and relevant information for the practices of geoscience and engineering. With knowledge to share, registrants can be effective speakers. What’s involved? Are you ready? In the following Q&A, one of Engineers and Geoscientists BC’s speakers shares insights and tips to help you decide.

I also try to bring real-world examples and interactive discussions into sessions so the audience can relate to the content. I want to make sure the technical details are clear and that I’m connecting those dots between theory and practice effectively. Q How do you pick your topics? I look for areas where there is a knowledge gap or where new technologies or solutions are changing the overall landscape. For example, smart grid innovations, digital twins, sequential decisions, AI, advanced automation, and cybersecurity are topics that I think are changing the landscape in general. The goal is always to offer something recent and that’s not just interesting, but useful. Q What was a memorable experience from one of your presentations? I remember last year during the course on smart grid technologies that the audience was engaged. We had great conversations before and after the class around how these types of technologies are transforming the power and energy sector. The moment that really stood out was when a participant shared with me how the insight from the

Dr. Moein Manbachi, P. Eng., is one of the highest-rated speakers at CE events, where he speaks on a range of energy infrastructure topics. Manbachi is a project leader with the Smart Microgrid Applied Research Team (SMART) within the Centre for Applied Research and Innovation of BC Institute of Technology. Q What is the value of being involved in CE events? It’s not just about teaching — it’s about being part of a larger conversation in the engineering community. These events let me share the knowledge I’ve gained over the years working in academia and with the industry. They push me to stay current with the emerging technology solutions and trends. I see them as great opportunities to contribute to shaping the future of the industry while I also support the ongoing development of my peers. Q What’s your approach when you’re delivering your presentation ? It’s all about finding the balance between giving people solid, up-to-date knowledge, and making sure it’s delivered in a way that sparks that curiosity in their mind and invites them into conversations.

KNOWLEDGE CENTRE The Knowledge Centre hosts more than 100 on-demand recorded and self-directed courses for educational opportunities.

CALL FOR PRESENTERS Are you an expert in your field who would like to contribute to professional practice? Engineers and Geoscientists BC is seeking registrants to present on a variety of topics.

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Innovation