2026 Program
Explore the 2026 Program
The BC Natural Resources Forum 2026 program highlights cross-sector sessions, keynote panels, and practical workshops.
2026 Program Agenda
Workshop: Renewable Energy 101
Please note that workshops require a seperate fee and registration.*CanREA and Relay Education will deliver an engaging hands-on workshop demonstrating how wind and solar technologies work through small group exercises where participants build their own projects and test them under a variety of scenarios. The workshop will share facts about renewable energy and dispel common…
Location: Marriott Pine Ballroom
Workshop: Consultation to Agreement – Navigating Benefit Sharing Agreements in B.C.
Please note that workshops require a seperate fee and registration.*A one-day dynamic workshop presented by C3 Alliance in partnership with Dan Bornstein and Rachael Carlson, McCarthy Tétrault that focuses on Benefit Sharing Agreement negotiations for Indigenous communities and resource companies. The workshop includes information on how to negotiate a basic framework of a Benefits Sharing…
Location: PG Civic Center 204-206
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Workshop: Proven Communication Strategies – Moving Natural Resource Projects Forward
Please note that workshops require a seperate fee and registration.*With increased public scrutiny, evolving regulatory requirements and a heightened focus on the rights of Indigenous People and UNDRIP, the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with interest holders is a critical success factor for natural resource leaders. This workshop will equip participants with the tools…
Location: PG Civic Centre 202-203
Exhibitor Registration and Set-Up
Pre-Banquet Tradeshow Reception
Official Opposition Breakfast: A Lens on B.C.’s Economic Potential (Ticketed)
Location: Coast Prince George Hotel
Registration Desk Hours
Morning Coffee & Networking
Nutrition Break & Tradeshow Networking
Setting the Precedent: Inside the Landmark Stonlasec8 – Enbridge Equity Partnership
Tradeshow Networking Break
Tradeshow Networking Break
Beyond the First Cargo: Canada and B.C.’s Competitive Edge as a Global Gas and LNG Producer
Keynote Address
Building our Shared Future Together – A Transformational Approach to Project Development
Meet and Greet Reception
Networking Reception for Students and Young Professionals
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Registration Desk Hours
B.C. Resource Ministers’ Breakfast (Ticketed)
Morning Coffee & Networking
Fireside Chat
Tradeshow Networking Break
Tradeshow Networking Break
Building Talent and Innovation for B.C.’s Resource Future: Post-Secondary Leadership in Action
Protecting Linear Infrastructure from Natural Hazards: Building Partnerships for Resilience
