We’re very pleased to once again be hosting an AGM and Conference focused exclusively on egg producers. The theme of this year’s conference is “Adaptability.” It’s a trait producers and allied trades are known for: whether they are being challenged by extreme weather, disease threats or just broken equipment we know you’ll step up and get the job done!
The event schedule was built to give you the tools and networking opportunities to continue to adapt to new situations – with a little fun along the way. New this year, the AGM will launch our Conference on the afternoon of February 29, and will be followed immediately by a late afternoon Welcome Reception and Trade Show. Friday, March 1 will feature education sessions, a keynote speaker and of course our Gala Dinner.
Full Package Registration includes attendance at all of our programming on February 29 and March 1, all meals on Friday, and dinner at the Gala Dinner event.
Book your stay at the conference hotel, the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver!
Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, you’ll be steps away from all the conference events and activities and all downtown Vancouver has to offer should you wish to extend your stay. The Conference Rate will be honoured three days prior and three days after the event (based on hotel availability) so you can enjoy your time in Vancouver.
The discounted Conference Group Rate has sold out, but Fairmont staff are standing by to book you a room at their best available room rate.
Please call the hotel directly at 604.684. 3131 or 1.866.540.4452. Quote code: 0224BCEG_001
Deposit for one night’s stay and tax will be processed at time of booking. Please contact hotel for more details.
We’re changing things up this year, and kicking off our event with the AGM on Thursday afternoon. The AGM will be followed by a pre-dinner Country Carnival themed Welcome Reception and Trade Show, featuring fantastic egg-focused vendors, fun carnival games and delicious carnival treats.
Friday will be filled with egg-focused programming, including keynote speaker, education sessions, a board hot-seat, and of course our signature Gala Dinner on Friday night.
All programming is in the Pacific Ballroom on the Conference Floor unless otherwise noted.
3:00 – 4:00
BC Egg AGM
4:00-6:00 pm
Country Carnival Welcome Reception
The Country Carnival will be held upstairs, on The Roof.
7:00 am-11:00 pm
Nest Box Lounge sponsored by Trouw Nutrition Canada
7:30-8:45 am
Breakfast sponsored by Golden Valley Foods Ltd.
9:00-10:00 am
Welcome Speakers
10:00-10:30 am
Coffee and Snack Break sponsored by Scotiabank
10:30-11:30 am
Concurrent Education Sessions
Education Sessions are held in the Boardroom, Tweedsmuir & Waddington rooms. See Registration Desk for details.
11:45 -1:15 pm
Lunch sponsored by Elite Farm Services Ltd.
1:30-2:30 pm
Concurrent Education Sessions
Education Sessions are held in the Boardroom, Tweedsmuir & Waddington rooms. See Registration Desk for details.
2:30-3:00 pm
Coffee and Snack Break sponsored by Scotiabank
3:00-3:45 pm
BC EPA AGM (Closed Session*)
3:45-4:45 pm
Board Hot Seat (Closed Session*)
6:00-7:00 pm
Champagne Reception sponsored by Superior Poultry Processors Ltd.
7:00-10:00 pm
Gala Dinner and Dancing sponsored by Ritchie-Smith Feeds Inc.
10:00 pm-Late
Late Night Snacks
* Closed Sessions are available to BC Egg Producers only.
This year’s conference features two education session class tracks, as well as a keynote speaker. All of our presenters will help you gain knowledge and skills to help you adapt to the ever-changing landscape of egg farming in BC.
Education Sessions will be held in the morning and again in the afternoon, so you’ll have the opportunity to take two of the three classes on offer. Pre-registration is required to secure your spot in each session. Topics and presenters are being finalized, so check back often.
To register for your Education Session spot, please click HERE.
The DEADLINE to register for Education Sessions is Thursday, February 22.
Speaker: Cathy Van-Martin
Know the Risks, Make a Plan, Practice your Plan: Since 2019 we have been through way too many emergencies and disasters. Learn what practical steps you can take now to reduce the impacts of your next farm emergency.
Speakers: Joey Aebig, Scott Miles & Jaymie Thompson
Allocations? Production Sleeve? QCs? TAP? STTMQ? BC Egg has a lot of programs designed to keep British Columbians well supplied with locally produced eggs. You, the producer, should know about the various programs so you can take advantage of opportunities to increase your flock size or maximize your barn space. Is it better to use quota credits or apply for TAP B? Can I apply for the STTMQ program? BC Egg Operations staff will provide a brief overview of each program and talk about who can take advantage of them. There will be plenty of time in this session to answer individual questions.
Speaker: Dr. Kevin Kuchinski
Traditional avian influenza surveillance programs test wild birds individually, but they struggle to sample enough animals and host species to provide early warning. This session will explore a new, high-tech approach based on environmental surveillance of wetland habitats. Using emerging genome sequencing technologies, diverse influenza viruses can be detected in sediment specimens, including those deposited by rare and cautious avian species that might normally escape surveillance programs. This session will present the results of a three-year pilot program in the Fraser Valley and Lower Mainland regions of British Columbia where this technology was used to monitor the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain.
Speaker: Dr. Inanc Birol
The silent pandemic due to superbugs – pathogens resistant to multiple antimicrobial drugs – claims the lives of 1.5 million people annually, and agricultural antibiotic restrictions are a necessary component of wider strategies to curb the emergence and spread of superbugs. Nevertheless, these restrictions have unintended consequences at the intersection of agricultural economics, animal welfare, and human health. Consequently, poultry farmers are seeking alternatives. One such alternative is the use of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) as functional replacements of conventional antibiotics. In this lecture, we will investigate how machine learning methods can be used to mine large genomics datasets to discover novel and potent AMPs, how these discoveries are validated in the wet lab, and how they are tested through animal experiments.
To register for your Education Session spot, please click HERE.
Our 2024 AGM & Conference event wouldn’t be possible without the support of our sponsors. This year, BC Egg is pleased to offer a number of unique sponsorship opportunities for our friends in allied trades and businesses. Sponsorships are limited, so we encourage you to book early to avoid disappointment!
To download our 2024 Sponsor Package with details on each sponsorship opportunity, please click here.
Ready to register? Please click here to visit our Sponsor Registration portal.
This year, our Welcome Reception and Trade Show will have a fun new theme: Country Carnival! We’re inviting our vendors to join us for an afternoon of fun as we welcome our guests to our 2024 event. Vendor spots are limited so register early to avoid disappointment.
The event will run from 4-6 pm on February 29. We’re asking each Trade Show Vendor to host one of our entertaining carnival games. You’ll have an opportunity to engage guests with your game, you’ll be able to award small prizes for success, and you’ll have an opportunity to connect with each guest to chat about your products or services in a unique, fun-filled atmosphere!
Vendors should be prepared to bring small items for the game prizes – this can be branded collateral, typical midway game prizes, or candies (individually wrapped, please!). If you have questions or need inspiration, please contact our BC Egg Communications team.
In addition to the carnival game, you will also have a table for your vendor display and room for up to a 10’ wide backdrop (free standing only, please). We encourage you to embrace our Country Carnival theme with appropriate costumes for your staff and decorations for your table.
Your vendor fee includes admission to the Carnival for two staff to manage your booth. Should you require additional staff support, we ask that you purchase “Welcome Reception Only” registration through our general Event Registration access.
Please note that your Vendor fee does NOT include regular registration to the full AGM & Conference event or meals.
Your Vendor Booth includes:
Our Conference kicks off on Thursday afternoon following the AGM with a fun Country Carnival Welcome Reception and Tradeshow. Your title sponsorship of this event includes:
The Gala Dinner is one of the signature elements of the BC Egg AGM & Conference. Your title sponsor of this prestigious event Includes:
Sponsor our sit-down lunch March 1 and have an opportunity to greet our delegates as they join us. Your sponsorship includes:
At every conference, BC Egg features an amazing speaker to educate and inspire. This year our keynote speaker will present during lunch in the Pacific Ballroom. Your sponsorship of the keynote speaker includes:
We know conferences can be hectic. Our delegates appreciate a quiet, comfortable space to take a break and recharge – quite literally! This year, we’re introducing the “Nest Box” lounge, where attendees can relax, take advantage of courtesy charging stations, connect with colleagues, and enjoy a light snack from our well-stocked snack and beverage bar. Your sponsorship of the Next Box Includes:
Before the doors open for our Gala Dinner, we’re hosting delegates at our Gala Champagne Reception. As sponsor, you’ll have an opportunity to put your brand at the forefront with a branded printed ring on each glass of bubbly. Your sponsorship includes:
The early bird catches the worm and your sponsorship of our Friday morning breakfast allows you to do just that! Your sponsorship includes:
Each guest at our AGM & Conference will receive a reusable shopping tote packed with conference goodies. You Conference Bag sponsorship includes:
To make our event special, we always include a memorable, and useful, gift for our delegates. Your sponsorship of the Registration Gift includes:
Each delegate at our event will be wearing a name tag, and each and every name tag will hang from a signature, branded lanyard! Become our Lanyard Partner and enjoy the following:
Become our Chocolate Egg Sponsor and put a branded logo sticker on the back of an individually wrapped, artisan chocolate egg. An egg will await each guest at their Gala Dinner place setting. Your sponsorship includes:
This year we’ll be offering delegates the opportunity to take two different education sessions during the day on Friday. Each segment will run in the morning and the afternoon, so each sponsorship will encounter two different audiences. Your sponsorship of an Education Segment includes:
Our Coffee Networking Breaks will allow our guests a chance to connect and recharge at two different points during our Friday programming. Your sponsorship of either one of these breaks includes:
We know that hydration is important so we’re providing water refill stations throughout our conference venue with chilled, fruit-infused water. As our Hydration Station Sponsor, your sponsorship will include:
In addition to our on-site sponsorship opportunities, we also have Gold and Silver level sponsors for those who simply want to help support our AGM & Conference event.
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