Richmond, bc
November 21, 2026
7311 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC
Executive Hotel Vancouver Airport is a full-service hotel in Richmond, conveniently located 10 minutes from Vancouver International Airport and close to Richmond’s business district, shopping centres and the Canada Line.
Special Conference Rate: Stay and save! Limited rooms available for $179/night under the group code 1803628 or use ‘BC Race Directors Conference‘ room booking.
Book your stay HERE or on the ‘BOOK NOW’ button below. Hotel discount expires November 6th.
Free shuttle services from both South Terminal and YVR Airports.
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION PRICES:
7:45 – 8:30 Registration, Coffee & Networking
8:30 – 8:40 Welcome & Essentials
8:40 – 9:00 Room Introductions
9:00 – 9:45 Svein Tuft: As one of Canada’s most accomplished professional cyclists, Svein offers a powerful perspective on resilience, sacrifice, perseverance and performing at your best.
9:45 – 10:30 Jay Loder: Practical AI, an interactive workshop
10:30 – 10:55 Networking Break & AV Reset
10:55 – 11:35 Mike Huot: Waivers & Assumptions of Risk
11:35 – 11:45 Sanctioning Checklist: Q & A
11:45 – 12:35 Roundtable, Prizes & Panels
12:35 – 1:15 Aaron Billesberger: Mass participation, wave-start workshop
1:30 – 2:10 Jon Watkin: Case Study, Race Day Pivot
2:10 – 2:15 Stage Panel Reset
2:15 – 3:00 Practical Race Director Panel; Identifying cross-sport takeaways
3:00 – 3:35 Closing Reflections & Commitments
3:35 – 4:30 Networking & Breakout
5:00 Optional Networking Dinner at the Hilton
3:35 – 4:30 Networking & Breakout
An earnest effort has been made to include informal discussions, sponsor conversations, and follow-up with speakers and PSO leaders throughout the day.
5:00pm Optional, informal networking and social dinner at the CAVU Kitchen & Bar.
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