BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) is proud to invite you to apply to speak at our 47th Annual Conference from May 26 to 28, 2024, in beautiful Whistler, British Columbia.

Centered around the theme "Come Together," the conference recognizes the BC Seniors Living Association coming together with the BCCPA through a special resolution approved at their Annual General Meeting in September.

The conference will explore issues impacting all aspects of the seniors’ living, wellness, and care sector. With a forward-looking perspective, the event will delve into subjects that hold significance for the sector in the years and decades ahead. Additionally, a notable emphasis will be placed on fostering collaborative partnerships across all tiers of government and across the sector. The goal of the program is for delegates to come away from the conference inspired and with concrete, easy to impliment take-away ideas. 

We are looking for passionate speakers presenting new ideas to an audience of owners and operators, senior leaders, general managers, administrators, and other stakeholders from the long-term care, assisted living, independent living, and home health sectors. We encourage submissions from across Canada, as well as internationally, for consideration in the conference programme. 

In 300 words or fewer, please tell us about your session idea for one of the following formats: 

FORMAT

This year, we are inviting speakers to apply for three different presentation formats. Please read through this section carefully, as each format has its own requirements. You may apply for multiple presentation formats or submit multiple topics.  

Workshop                           50 minutes	Engage with participants using slides, video or other media in a 50-minute workshop session. Your time slot should include time for questions as well as interaction with the audience. Sessions must be aligned with one or more of the following themes or sub-topics: Creating quality Workforce and leadership The business of seniors living and care Approximately 12 workshops will be chosen for inclusion at the conference. See the evaluation criteria here
Deeper Dives                          90 minutes	Engage with participants using slides, video or other media in a 90-minute deep-dive session. Your time slot should include time for questions as well as interaction with the audience. Sessions must be aligned with one or more of the following themes or sub-topics: Home health services Seniors living and wellness Approximately 3 deeper dive sessions will be chosen for inclusion at the conference. See the evaluation criteria here.
Bright Ideas                            10 minutes	Engage with participants in a rapid-fire, 10-minute oral presentation. Slides may be used.   Sessions must be aligned with one or more of the following themes or sub-topics: Environmental sustainability Cultural appropriateness Aged tech Research insights Other forward-thinking ideas This presentation format is limited to a maximum of one presenter; however, any registered team members are welcome to support the presentation of the poster throughout the event. Approximately 9 rapid-fire sessions will be chosen for inclusion at the conference. See the evaluation criteria here.

REVIEW PROCESS

All proposals will be adjudicated by our Events and Recognition Committee (ERC). The ERC is looking for submissions that;

• Are relevant to the seniors’ care, living and wellness sector.
• Fit into one or more of the identified themes.
• Are interactive and engaging.
• Share innovative ideas or best practices.
• Clearly outline learning objectives and takeaways.

Proposals must be completed using this online application process. Submissions by email or mail will not be considered.

While consideration will be given to each speaker’s preferences, the committee is responsible for determining the best placement and format for each submission. Every effort will be made to ensure a balanced conference program that includes various topics relevant to the seniors care, living and wellness sector.  

NEXT STEPS

If an abstract proposal is accepted, individuals agree to register for the conference and are responsible for their own travel costs. Conference speakers will be eligible for the discounted speaker rate of $750 each and will have access to all three days of the event.

• All proposals must be submitted by Midnight January 7th, 2024
• No late submissions will be accepted
• Successful applications will be notified by January 26th, 2024