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 1,600 delegates;
• Features an impressive line-up of high-profile and respected speakers; and
• Includes a sold-out trade show providing exceptional networking opportunities.

BC Natural Resources Forum Advisory Committee:

• The BC Natural Resources Forum Advisory Committee is made up of leaders across the resource sector. View Advisory Committee members.
• The Advisory Committee reviews each speaker application and selects speakers and panelists that best align with the yearly theme of the Forum. 
• A call for proposals for the 23^rd  Annual BC Natural Resources Forum ran from June through September 2025. We received 41 panel submissions and over 120 individual speaker suggestions. We are pleased to announce we had a record number of program participants with 14 panels and 85 speakers!