Released: Draft Program at a Glance
We have been working diligently at designing an interactive and enlightening two-day conference, and we’re thrilled to share the draft program at a glance with everyone!
The draft program will primarily highlight the conference agenda, including featured speakers, workshops, oral presentations and posters.
Register for the conference now and take advantage of this incredible opportunity to learn and network with public health and eco-justice champions!
View the Draft Program
Conference Details
Dates: November 9th and 10th
Venue: Victoria Conference Centre
Address: 720 Douglas Street Victoria, BC
Conference Sponsors
Our conference is only possible thanks to the continued efforts of numerous volunteers and the support of various partners and sponsors.
Our conference sponsors recognize and support the significance of professional and academic development within the public health sector.
The Public Health Association of BC wants to acknowledge the BC Ministry of Health as a platinum sponsor for this important event.
Our other notable sponsors include the Public Health Agency of Canada, Vancouver Coastal Health, Island Health, Fraser Health, Doctors of BC, Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions, and Northern Health.
PHABC Networking Event and Awards Ceremony
We would like to invite everyone to our Networking Event and Awards Ceremony, on November 9th from 4pm-6pm at the Victoria Conference Centre.
This event will be open to conference attendees as well as the general public. It’s an opportunity for public health professionals to meet, mingle, and learn about the current work underway in the field of public health, across disciplines and countries.
The event will feature exhibitor booths, poster presentations, and our annual Awards Ceremony to highlight the outstanding efforts and achievements being made in the field of public health. A cash bar will be on-site and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Pre-registration is not required to attend.
Attend the Conference, Get Credits
Learn how you can use your attendance at our conference to maintain your professional certifications.
Physicians and Surgeons may be able to receive credits through the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada’s Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program.
Family Physicians can receive up to 5 Mainpro+® certified credits through the College of Family Physicians of Canada by completing the Linking Learning to Practice form.
Exclusive Discounts for Conference Registrations
PHABC is pleased to partner with the Victoria Conference Centre to introduce the VIP Program for conference attendees.
The program offers attendees access to discounts at over 70 businesses across the Victoria region including restaurants, whale watching tours, pubs, breweries, retail shops, tours and more.
Your conference badge will be equipped with a unique QR Code that businesses can scan to access the discounts.
BC-CHSF Network Gathering
Ready to grow your school food advocacy network? Join the BC Chapter of the Coalition for Healthy School Food at the BC School Food Network Gathering on November 9th from 5pm-9pm at Royal Bay Secondary, Victoria BC.
Enjoy a delicious student-cooked dinner, hear school food stories and network with fellow school food practitioners, advocates and supporters!