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2026 Spring Conference and AGM
Event DetailsDate: Monday, March 30 - Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Location: Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour, 728 Humboldt St, Victoria, BC V8W 3Z5 | Thank you to all our Conference Sponsors! |
About This Event
Under the theme Stronger Together, the British Columbia Career Colleges Association (BCCCA) Spring Conference brings private training institutions from across British Columbia together for two days of learning, dialogue, and collaboration.
This annual event features regulatory updates, expert panels, keynote presentations, and focused discussions on the issues shaping our sector — including student aid, quality assurance, online education, and managing change.
At a time of evolving policy and growing expectations, connection and collective insight matter more than ever. This conference provides an opportunity to engage directly with regulators, policymakers, and sector leaders, while strengthening relationships with colleagues from across the province.
We look forward to welcoming you as we come together to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and move forward — stronger together.
How to registerClick the "Register Now" button to register. You will receive an email confirming your registration. Ticket Costs:
NACC members outside of BC are welcome to attend at the Member Rate! BOOK YOUR ACCOMMODATIONS
Stay at the beautiful Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour for a discounted rate! Group rate: $219.00 per night |
Conference Agenda
(all times in PST - Pacific Standard Time)
Monday, March 30, 2026
8:00 - 10:00 AM | Registration Welcome Desk Opens Welcome Desk sponsored by Enrollment Resources |
10:00 - 10:15 AM | Opening Remarks from Conference Chairs & BCCCA President |
10:15 - 11:00 AM |
Opportunities – Careers in the Navy – Lieutenant-Commander Chris Elliot
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11:00 - 11:15 AM | Coffee Break - sponsored by Kolej |
11:15 - 12:00 PM | Regulatory Update and Q&A - PTIRU & EQA |
12:00 - 1:15 PM | Lunch Keynote - National Association of Career Colleges (NACC) Current State of Affairs Lunch is sponsored by Life and Death Matters |
1:15 - 2:45 PM | Regulatory Panel and Working Session: Managing Change and Achieving Best Practice |
2:45 - 3:15 PM | Snack Break & Networking - sponsored by Kolej |
3:15 - 4:45 PM | Panel and Working Discussion: Quality Online Education |
4:45 - 5:00 PM | End of Day Wrap-up |
6:00 PM - late Special registration required! | Evening Dinner & Reception: Pinhalla Pinball Pizzeria Unwind and connect with colleagues at Pinhalla Pinball Pizzeria for an evening of food, friendly competition, and informal networking in a relaxed setting. Venue Location: Thank you to our Pizza Partner, Opulence Education Group, and our First Round Sponsor, Kolej! |
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
8:00 AM | Breakfast Opens - sponsored by Gale Force Wins |
8:30 - 8:45 AM |
Morning Remarks - Conference Chairs
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8:45 - 9:45 AM | Government Relations Bootcamp |
9:45 - 10:30 AM | Student Aid Update from the Student Aid Team |
10:30 - 10:45 AM | Coffee Break - sponsored by Cengage |
10:45 - 12:15 PM | Student Aid Panel and Working Discussion |
12:15 - 1:45 PM | Lunch Keynote - BCCCA Update and Strategic Plan Lunch is sponsored by Enriched Academy |
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | BCCCA Annual General Meeting and Election Event adjourns at 4:00 PM |
The BC Career Colleges Association was established in 1977 to promote and support post secondary schools, stakeholders, students and all interested parties involved in private post-secondary education and training in BC. Email: exec@bccca.com |