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IIABC 2026 Annual Conference, Tradeshow, Education Expo, Awards & Inaugural Leadership Forum
Water, Growth & the Future of British Columbia
The Irrigation Industry Association of British Columbia (IIABC) invites professionals, business and community leaders, government, municipalities, agriculture, researchers and industry to Nanaimo for the IIABC 2026 Annual Conference, Tradeshow, Education Expo, Awards Ceremony & inaugural Leadership Forum.
Taking place November 25–27, this three-day provincial gathering brings together 40+ leaders, nine major provincial conversations and 50+ tradeshow exhibitors to examine the issues shaping British Columbia's future - including water, housing and growth, infrastructure, agriculture and food security, affordability, labour, technology, AI, climate resilience and public policy.
Delegates can participate in person in Nanaimo or through the live stream, with the in-person experience also featuring the IIABC Tradeshow, networking, meals, President's Reception and Awards Ceremony.
Three days. Nine provincial conversations. One question: What kind of British Columbia are we building?
Early Bird in-person registration ends September 30, 2026.
Date and Time
Wednesday Nov 25, 2026 Friday Nov 27, 2026
November 25–27, 2026 Three-day event | In Person + Live Stream
Location
Coast Bastion Hotel 11 Bastion Street Nanaimo, BC
Fees/Admission
Early Bird In-Person — until September 30: IIABC Member: $509 + tax Non-Member: $679 + tax Standard In-Person: IIABC Member: $599 + tax Non-Member: $799 + tax Live Stream: IIABC Member: $399 + tax Non-Member: $499 + tax In-person registration includes the three-day program, tradeshow, meals, President's Reception, Awards Ceremony and dinner.
Contact Information
Poshak Sachdeva, Executive Director
Irrigation Industry Association of British Columbia (IIABC)
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