Conference Program – DRAFT – September 11
Day 1 – Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Morning – Plenary
7:30-8:30 Registration and Refreshments
8:30-9:00 Conference Opening & First Nation Welcome
9:00 – 10:00 Keynote – Isaiah Robinson, Kitasoo Xai’Xais Nation
10:00-10:45 Emergency Management Act Update
10:45-11:15 Refreshment Break
11:15-12:00 Wildfires – Lived Experiences
12:00-12:30 #OurAssettsMatter Award Ceremony
12:30-1:30 Lunch
Afternoon – Concurrent Sessions
Session 1 – Theme – Climate Change and Natural Assets
1:30 – 2:05 Presentation 1
2:05 – 2:40 Presentation 2
2:40 – 3:10 Refreshment Break
3:10 – 3:45 Presentation 3
3:45 – 4:20 Presentation 4
Session 2 – Theme – Operationalizing Asset Management in Our Communities
1:30 – 2:05 Presentation 1
2:05 – 2:40 Presentation 2
2:40 – 3:10 Refreshment Break
3:10 – 3:45 Presentation 3
3:45 – 4:20 Presentation 4
4:45-7:00 Networking Reception
Day 2 – Thursday, November 9, 2023
Morning – Plenary
7:00-8:00 Breakfast
8:00-8:30 Day 2 Opening Remarks & AMBC Update
8:30-9:15 Keynote – Jenniffer Sheel
9:15-10:00 TBD
10:00-10:30 Refreshment Break
Morning – Concurrent Sessions
Session 1 – Building Knowledge and Awareness
10:30-11:05 Presentation 1
11:05-11:40 Presentation 2
11:40-12:15 Presentation 3
Session 2 – Implementing Best Practices & Innovation
10:45-11:20 Presentation 1
11:20-11:55 Presentation 2
11:55-12:30 Presentation 3
12:15-1:00 Lunch
Afternoon Plenary
1:00-1:45 Municipal Finance Authority of BC
2:15-3:30 TBD
2:30 – 3:00 Refreshment Break
3:00 – 4:15 Infrastructure & Asset Management Funding Panel
- UBCM
- Federation of Canadian Municipalities
- Ministry of Municipal Affairs
- Federal Government
4:15-4:30 Concluding Remarks
- Draw for free registrations to 2023 Conference
- Invitation to the 2024 AMBC Conference