About BC Natural Resources Forum

The BC Natural Resources Forum (BCNRF) has grown over the past 21 years to become Western Canada's largest multi-sector resource conference bringing First Nations, Government, and the Natural Resources Sector together to discuss opportunities, innovative solutions and success stories.

Save the Date 22nd Annual BC Natural Resources Forum | January 14-16, 2025

The BC Natural Resources Forum offers a positive, non-partisan arena to discuss and learn first-hand the latest news, trends and opportunities within the resource sector in BC and across Canada. 

The Forum annually hosts a large contingent of federal, provincial, and local government leaders, as well as continuing strong interest, support and attendance by Indigenous leaders, representatives from resource developers and service and supply sectors that are the foundation of our resource economy.

The BC Natural Resources Forum:

  • Is Northern BC’s largest and best-attended resource conference, attracting over 1,400 delegates;
  • Features an impressive line-up of high-profile and respected speakers; and
  • Includes a sold-out trade show providing exceptional networking opportunities.

20th Anniversary of BC Natural Resources Forum

The 2023 event marked the 20th Anniversary of the BCNRF with the theme: how BC is contributing to an innovative, responsible, and respectful international natural resource sector. The Forum presented a 20th Anniversary video to mark the occasion. Revisit the video and previous programming below. 

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  • "I would like to thank you and congratulate you on the outstanding success of 2018 Natural Resource Forum. It was a great opportunity for Carrier Lumber and Outland Camps to promote the Youth Employment Ranger Program. I always enjoy participating in the Natural Resource Forum."

    -Derek Orr Business Development Manager, Carrier Lumber Ltd.