BEST Conference – Bettering Environmental Stewardship & Technology

Mark Your Calendars for BEST 2022!

Join us for the 8th annual Bettering Environmental Stewardship & Technology (BEST) Conference!

The British Columbia Environment Industry Association’s BEST Conference attracts environmental professionals every May for two days of technical sessions, networking opportunities, and a sponsor exhibition.

Mark your calendars now so you don’t want to miss out on the “BEST” opportunity to network and learn about the current environment industry in BC.

Call for Abstracts Now On!

Click the link on the right to download the Call for Abstracts.

For information about BEST, email: best@bceia.com.

BEST 2022 Call for Abstracts

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Whistler, BC

Fairmont Chateau Whistler

4599 Chateau Blvd, Whistler, BC V0N 1B4

BEST 2022 is once again taking place at Fairmont Chateau Whistler.

Information on rates and how to make your reservation will be coming soon.

Fairmont Whistler

Map & Directions

2022 Conference Program (as of September 2021)

12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Registration/Information Desk Open
Macdonald Ballroom Foyer

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

BCEIA Annual General Meeting

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Opening Reception
Exhibit Area
Light Snacks, Cocktails & Entertainment

7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Registration/Information Desk Open
Macdonald Ballroom Foyer

8:00 am - 9:00 am

Opening Breakfast
Macdonald Ballroom

8:20 am - 9:00 am

Opening Comments/Keynote
Macdonald Ballroom

9:00 am - 9:30 am

Networking/Refreshment Break
Exhibit Area

9:30 am - 12:00 pm

Technical Sessions

12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Lunch with Keynote Speaker
Macdonald Ballroom

1:15 pm - 1:45 pm

Networking/Refreshment Break
Exhibit Area

1:45 pm - 4:00 pm

Technical Sessions

4:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Off-Site Reception

7:30 am - 1:30 pm

Registration/Information Desk Open
Macdonald Ballroom Foyer

8:00 am - 9:00 am

Networking Breakfast
Macdonald Ballroom

9:00 am - 10:40 am

Technical Sessions

10:40 am - 11:10 am

Networking/Refreshment Break
Exhibit Area

11:10 am - 12:15 pm

Technical Sessions

12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Closing Lunch with Keynote Speaker
Macdonald Ballroom

Conference Registration

BEST 2022

Registration Opening December 2021

Early Bird Rates •

BCEIA Member Rate

$600

Non-Member Rate

$750

Government Rate

$600

*The government rate is open to employees of a national/federal, state, provincial, or local government entity, including public higher education institutions. Attendees registering under the government rate may be required to provide proof of government employee status in order to receive the discounted rate.

Conference registration includes: welcoming reception, two days of programming, off-site networking reception, and all meals and coffee breaks.

All registration rates are exclusive of GST.