Innovation Summer 2025

REGULATORY NEWS

Mark your calendar for this year’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Annual Conference in Vancouver from October 28-30. Following the success of the 2024 AGM and Annual Conference set for October 28-30 AGM, this year’s AGM will again be held on a weekday – Tuesday, October 28 at 2 p.m. – and use a hybrid format allowing registrants to attend virtually. More than 750 registrants attended the 2024 AGM either in person or online.

A registrant survey following the 2024 AGM identified the weekday scheduling and hybrid format contributed directly to the record attendance. The Annual Conference will feature Continuing Education sessions, inspirational keynote speakers and networking opportunities. This year, a new pre-conference workshop will provide additional networking time. As well, the trade show hours have been expanded to allow more time to interact with exhibitors. Registration for the Annual Conference starts June 23. (See ad page 55.) The AGM is an opportunity for registrants to hear from the Board and senior staff about the organization’s strategic progress, All registrants are encouraged to attend and participate in the AGM. Students and members of the public are welcome to attend as observers. At its February 21, 2025, meeting, the Engineers and Geoscientists BC Board discussed possible changes to make the meeting more effective, including: • Shortening the meeting; • Ensuring content focusses on the regulatory mandate and highlights regulatory trends/findings; and • Exploring additional engagement opportunities outside of the AGM for registrant feedback. For more information on the AGM, scan the QR code. key initiatives, and financial standing. It also provides an opportunity for registrants to bring forward motions for the consideration of the Board.

Pria Sandhu, BCSEG Chief Executive Officer

The BC Society of Engineering and Geoscience (BCSEG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Pria Sandhu as Chief Executive Officer, effective May 1, 2025. With over a decade of senior leadership experience, Pria brings dynamic vision to BCSEG—the new independent advocacy body for engineering and geoscience in BC. Through professional development, advocacy, and outreach, BCSEG champions its members while building an inclusive, supportive, and representative professional community.

Become a member and amplify your career, voice and community at: www.bcseg.ca.

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Summer 2025

Innovation