Our Events

The BCPVPA hosts conferences and forums for our members and friends, inviting the expertise of local, Canadian, and international speakers and thought leaders. Each event offers the opportunity for deep learning and connection.

 

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 BCPVPA Connecting Leaders Conference

This year's conference begins with a Thursday evening reception on October 22, in celebration of National Principals’ Month.

On Friday, the BCPVPA is pleased to welcome bestselling author and award-winning scholar Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe, connecting with attendees on the theme: "Everyday Resiliency How to Master Working and Living Well." And, on Saturday morning, writer, researcher, and community advocate for Indigenous Youth wellness and leadership, Dr. Sean Lessard, reflects on the importance of presence and trust when working with youth, and the role that educators and leaders play as advocates and allies.

October 22, 23, 24, 2026
Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver

The Connecting Leaders Conference 2026 is sponsored by:

Sonderly is a social enterprise, with a mission to build the skills within the educational community that allow for greater acceptance and support for neurodivergent students. We deliver practical, evidence-based training, grounded in the latest research findings and intervention techniques. Based in Toronto, Sonderly partners with respected thought leaders from both academia and the private sector. Everything we present is peer-reviewed by subject-matter and lived experience experts. Our trainers have front-line, first-hand experience. Learn more here.


We thank our exhibitors for supporting and making this event possible:

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 BC Retired Principals’ & Vice-Principals’ Association

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Class Solver

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D2L

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Desjardins Insurance

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Habitat Systems

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 Mountain West Studios 

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SMART Technologies | Evolution AV

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WorkSafe BC 

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The BCPVPA IDEAS Forum is an annual celebration of learning, leadership, and collaboration for BCPVPA members and friends.

Friday February 5, 2027

IDEAS – Innovation, Dialogue, Education, Achievement, Synergy – is a full day focused on innovative and promising practices in Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Reconciliation, and student-centered leadership. Grounded in Compassionate Systems Leadership, the day creates space for dialogue, reflection, and collaborative inquiry, and elevates the voices and experiences of students, educators, and communities across BC.

Registration opens soon.