Innovation Winter 2025/26

REGULATORY NEWS

Organization’s 2024/25 Annual Report published Engineers and Geoscientists BC’s 2024–2025 Annual Report is now available online. The report provides a comprehensive look at the work of our Board, staff, and volunteers over the fiscal year from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. This year’s report highlights Engineers and

Geoscientists BC’s continued efforts to proactively regulate the professions, protect the public and the environment, and support registrants through evolving professional demands. These initiatives reflect the commitment to the vision outlined in the 2022–2027 Strategic Plan: modern regulation for a resilient world. The report also includes audited financial statements, key performance indicators, along with insights into how the organization is deepening its commitment to transparency, accountability, and strategic impact.

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referring to the "Beating Bias" presentation. “I feel like often it’s one of those things that everyone knows that we should incorporate. We know that there are biases out there, but I think it’s a good reminder of just how it affects people, and then how everyone has a role to play in addressing biases that affect everyone.” Ryan O’Grady, P.Eng., also enjoyed the keynotes and Continuing Education (CE) programs. “I appreciate the focus on the climate and the social pieces. There are some great sessions this year on the climate side and also social considerations and even the wrap up keynote who focused on bias – I think we all have our inherit biases, and how those are considered, so I really appreciate that perspective in addition to all the technical and regulatory pieces.” The conference also featured a robust lineup of CE sessions, exploring topics ranging from leadership development and AI integration to Lean Six Sigma and Truth and Reconciliation principles. Building on feedback from previous years, the following were added to the conference agenda: • Pre-conference workshop for deeper learning • Dedicated tradeshow hours to maximize interaction with exhibitors • Expanded networking opportunities

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