Terms & Conditions
Thank you for participating in the 2026 Engineers and Geoscientists BC Annual Conference and AGM (the “Conference”). The following Conference Terms and Conditions (the “Terms”) apply to you and your participation in the Conference. “Attendee” for purposes of these Terms will include all participants at the Conference, including exhibitors, sponsors, speakers, guests, and individual attendees. By participating in this Conference, you agree to these Terms so please read them carefully.
Code of Conduct
It is the expectation of Engineers and Geoscientists BC that all participants, including attendees, speakers, staff, volunteers, and all other guests at Engineers and Geoscientists BC meetings will conduct themselves in a professional manner that is welcoming to all participants and free from any form of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. We are committed to facilitating a welcoming, respectful, and professional community for all.
Participants must avoid making statements or engaging in any conduct in relation to other individuals or groups that is based on or influenced by distinctions in that individual or group’s race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Disruptive, inappropriate, or harassing behavior of any kind will not be tolerated. Harassment includes but is not limited to inappropriate or intimidating behavior, actions, language, gestures and/or written or photographic material, which the harasser knows or ought to know is abusive and/or unwelcome.
Engineers and Geoscientists BC reserves the right to refuse entry to or remove any party from the event at any time.
Communications from Engineers and Geoscientists BC
By completing the registration process, you acknowledge that you will receive emails and other communications from Engineers and Geoscientists BC related to the Conference to facilitate your participation.
Photography/Video Disclaimer and Use of Multimedia
Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia will take photographs and videos at this event, some of which might contain your image and likeness. We may use those images in our news or promotional material in print, electronic, or other media, including our website. Should you wish to avoid being photographed or videoed, please notify an event staff at the onsite event registration desk.
Engineers and Geoscientists BC collects your personal information under the authority of sections 26(c) and 26(g) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). If you have questions about this collection, please contact our privacy team at privacy@egbc.ca.
Health and Safety
Engineers and Geoscientists BC is committed to ensuring a safe and healthy environment for all Attendees.
Engineers and Geoscientists BC will implement health and safety protocols appropriate to the public health circumstances existing at the time of the Conference. By attending and participating in the in-person Conference, you agree to follow all current health and safety mandates and requirements set forth by the Canadian Government, the BC Provincial Health Services Authority, and Engineers and Geoscientists BC.
Compliance with the protocols adopted by Engineers and Geoscientists BC will be mandatory for in-person attendance and participation at the Conference. Additional information regarding the specific health and safety protocols, and any necessary consents by you, will be communicated to Attendees prior to the first day of the Conference. You may opt to participate in the Conference via live stream if you decide not to abide by the Conference protocols. Engineers and Geoscientists BC will not refund any difference in cost between the Conference in-person and live stream registrations.
These policies are subject to change to comply with any change in Provincial Health Officer (PHO) requirements. Please note that some venues may have policies that exceed these requirements.
Accessibility
We are committed to developing and facilitating events that are inclusive and accessible. If you have questions or require special accommodations in order to participate in the Conference, please contact us at least three weeks in advance by email to conference@egbc.ca. We will make every effort to work with you to accommodate your needs.
If you require additional accommodation on-site, please stop by the onsite event registration desk. We will try our best to accommodate your request based on available resources.
If you aren’t able to join us in person, we are offering a livestream Continuing Education option, where you’ll be able to access continuing education sessions by tuning in live online, from wherever you live.
Engineers and Geoscientists BC respectfully acknowledges that our office is located on the unceded ancestral territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. As a provincial regulator, we are grateful to have the opportunity to operate and serve across a diverse province of over 200 Indigenous communities.