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Richmond, bc

November 21, 2026

Agenda

MORNING - INSPIRATION & FOUNDATIONS

7:45 – 8:30  Registration, Coffee & Networking

8:30 – 8:40  Welcome & Housekeeping, Host Emcee

8:40 – 9:00  Keynote Speaker

9:00 – 9:30  Speaker 1 – Building Community

9:30 – 10:00  Speaker 2 – Marketing Essentials, what are you missing?

10:00 – 10:15  Moderated Discussion

10:15 – 10:30  Morning Break

MIDDAY – RISK TO REALITY

10:30 – 11:15  Crisis & Risk Management, Aaron Billesberger & Jordan Myers; Case reflection, and group takeaways.

11:15 – 11:45  Group Debrief / Key Insights; Creating an actionable checklist.

12:00 – 12:45  Event Roundtable 

1:00 – 1:45  Risk Management – What to know about Waivers

1:45 – 2:10  Problem-Solving Circles; Breakout discussions with panelists and facilitators.

2:10 – 2:20  Afternoon Break

2:20 – 2:5​5   Case Study: Dave Michael, Peach Classic; 

2:5​5 – 3:15  Lightning Lessons & Open Forum; 5-minute “quick wins” from peer organizers.

3:15 – 3:30  Closing Reflections & Commitments

Informal discussions, sponsor conversations, and follow-up with speakers and PSO leaders.

Optional, informal networking and social dinner.

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guest speakers

Steve Fleck

MC & Professional Race Announcer

Ihor Verys

Ultra Runner, Multiple 100 mile Wins

Nicole Van Zanten

Chief Growth Officer, ICUC Social

Darren Raynor

Head of Creative, Magnafire

Aaron Billesberger

Sernior Director, Event Safety Alliance Canada

Alyssa Reyes

Event Operations & Inclusion Specialist

Dave Michael

Peach Classic Triathlon, Race Director

Kevin O'Conor

Non-Stadia Program Manager, BC Athletics

Allan Prazsky

Executive Director, Triathlon BC

Jordan Myers

Public Safety & Emergency Specialist

Venue: Executive Hotel - Vancouver Airport

7311 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC V6X 1A3

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 Rate:  Limited rooms available under the ‘BC Race Directors Conference’ room booking. Contact ADMIN to book.

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