Event Schedule

Saturday March 22nd

Vancouver Island University
  1. 8.30 - 9.30am

    Breakfast

    Check-in, registration and networking opportunity. Appetizers will be available.

  2. 9.30 - 10.15am

    Introductions & Formal Welcoming

    Our opening ceremony will include a Traditional Welcome by a VIU Elder and introductions from our VILC hosts.

  3. 10.15 - 10.45am

    Keynote Speaker

    Kevin Jardine - Deputy Minister of Environment & Parks

  4. 10:45 - 11:15am

    Ice Breaker Workshop

    A chance to mingle and get to know your peers.

  5. 11:15am - 12:00pm

    1st Panel: Environmental Sustainability

    Cascadia Seaweed - Largest cultivator of kelp in Canada
    Jonny Bierman - Eco Escape Travel
    Simon Reid - Award-winning entrepreneur with ventures spanning biotech, AI, and renewable energy.

  6. Lunch
    12.00 - 12.45pm
  7. 12.45 - 1.15pm

    Keynote Speaker

    Lisa Brinkman & Ting Pan - City of Nanaimo

  8. 11:15am - 12:00pm

    2nd Panel: Social Responsibility

    4VI Social Enterprise Group - Non-profit based in Nanaimo
    Judy Stafford - Cowichan Green Community
    Chyanne Trenholm - Indigenous Tourism of BC / Homalco Wildlife & Cultural Tours

  9. 2.00 - 2.30pm

    Co-Curricular Speakers

    Learn from some of our amazing student delegates.

  10. Break
    2.30 - 3.00pm
  11. 3.00 - 3.30pm

    Keynote Speaker

    Sonia Strobel - Skipper Otto, (a B Corp Certified organization)

  12. 3.30 - 4.15pm

    3rd Panel: Economic

    Colin Stansfield - Nanaimo Prosperity Corporation
    Plastic Bank of Canada - Organization dedicated to supporting communities who are collecting ocean-bound plastic waste for recycling
    Sheena Robinson - Kw’umut Lelum Foundation

  13. 4.15 - 5.15pm

    Interactive Scenario-Based Workshop

  14. 5.15 - 5.45pm

    Closing Remarks

    Closing remarks from our hosts.

  15. 5.45 - 7.00pm

    Appetizers + Networking

    An opportunity to socialize with other conference delegates, speakers, and presenters.