Conference
Program
Thursday
Sept 23
7 Speakers
2 Networking Events
7:30-8:15 AM PDT
Conference Kick-off and Working on projects with Indigenous Communities

Freda Leong, Associated Engineering
Session Description
8:30-9:15 AM PDT

Andrew Sorensen, Thurber Engineering

Mandeep Deol, McElhanney

Freda Leong, Associated Engineering
Session Description
10:00-10:30 AM PDT

Sany Zein, Jacobs
Session Description
Negotiation skills are a core attribute for successful consultants. These skills are seldom taught in school; as such they often need to be developed. Learn from Sany Zein (Vice President, Jacobs) about how to approach negotiations and have successful outcomes.
10:45-11:30 AM PDT



William Johnston, WSP
Session Description
11:30-11:45 AM PDT
Networking: Speakers Corner
Join us for a Speakers’ Corner following the panel discussion to ask your burning questions and meet the speakers in a (virtual) face-to-face setting.
1:30-3:00 PM PDT

Session Description
5:00-6:30 PM PDT
Friday
Sept 24
8 Speakers
3 Networking Events
7:30-8:15 AM PDT
Networking: Coffee with ACEC-BC’s Board Members
10:00-10:30 AM PDT

Jayson Walker, Urban Systems
Session Description
Ever wonder about how adaptability can benefit your career? Learn from Jayson Walker, Principal Transportation Engineer at Urban Systems Ltd., how adaptability has added value to his career. He will share his thoughts on career adaptability and how it is valuable to today’s Young Professionals.
10:45-11:15 AM PDT

Faye Hirshfield, NHC

Brian Yates, Stantec
Session Description
11:15-11:30 AM PDT
Networking: Speakers Corner
Join us for a Speakers’ Corner following the panel discussion to ask your burning questions and meet the speakers in a (virtual) face-to-face setting.
1:00-2:00 PM PDT

Session Description
4:00-4:45 PM PDT



Session Description
5:00-5:30 PM PDT

Session Description
The global pandemic and social justice movements have dramatically impacted our professional and personal lives over the last two years. This transformative time has changed how we work, where we work from and how we communicate. We have adapted to rapid change and demonstrated high levels of resiliency during an exceptionally difficult period.
In this session Jenny will talk about what we have learned about work in 2020 and 2021. She will help us reflect on what we have experienced, highlight takeaways for the future and lead us in formulating a professional roadmap for success moving forward.
5:30-6:00 PM PDT
Networking: Conference Closing