40th Annual Professional Biology Conference and AGM

The Association of Professional Biology is pleased to host the 40th Annual Professional Biology Conference and AGM at the TRU Conference Centre in Kamlooops, BC.  An event not to be missed!  Join us for a day of plenary sessions on May 10 and take advantage of continuing professional development opportunities offered on May 9 and 11.

See Conference Webpage for details.

 

Registration

Register ONLINE

To register online please sign in. New users must create a user account. Your username must be an email address. Please contact the APB office if you have questions or need assistance to obtain a password ([email protected]; 250-483-4283). 

 

Register by PHONE

You may also register over the phone with a credit card (250-483-4283).

 

Conference, Friday May 10

Includes AGM, Continental Breakfast, Lunch, Keynote Presentations, Plenary Sessions, and the APB Social & Auction on May 10, 2019.

ONSITE ATTENDANCE - Only two spaces available.

REMOTE ATTENDEE:  $115
Not able to join us in Kamloops? Attend the 40th Annual Professional Biology Conference and AGM through video conferencing.

AGM ONLY - Free

 

Workshop and Field Tour

WORKSHOP - Thursday May 9:  $135
FIELD TOUR - Saturday May 11:  $145

ATTENDING the CONFERENCE + CPD EVENT(S)
Please select conference registration option and add workshop and/or field tour to your itinerary from the Program Below.

ATTENDING CPD EVENT(S) ONLY
Please select 'WORKSHOP/FIELD TOUR ONLY' registration option and add workshop and/or field tour to your itinerary from the Program Below.

Refunds and Activity/Name Changes are subject to a $15 charge; No refunds after May 3, 2019
When
5/9/2019 8:00 AM - 5/11/2019 5:00 PM
Pacific Daylight Time
Where
TRU Conference Centre 808 TRU Way Kamloops, BC CANADA
Registration is closed.

Program

Thursday, 09 May 2019

Description
Workshop
Designing Avoidance and Mitigation for Migratory Birds and Species at Risk Critical Habitat.
Time
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Spots available
3
9:00 AM

Friday, 10 May 2019

Description
APB 40th AGM
Time
8:15 AM - 9:05 AM
8:15 AM
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Kevin Gaston, U. of Exeter, will speak on the importance and value of conserving common species to challenge some widely held notions about priority in conservation science.
Time
9:05 AM - 9:35 AM
9:05 AM
Plenary Sessions
Time
9:05 AM - 4:30 PM
9:05 AM
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Michelle Marvier, Professor, Santa Clara University, California, will present her work on effective conservation science.
Time
3:10 PM - 3:40 PM
3:10 PM
APB Social & Auction
To celebrate its 40 Years of advocacy for science in natural resource management, the APB invites conference attendees to join us at the APB Social & Auction. Hors-d'oeuvres will be served.  This event is FREE for conference delegates. Please add this item to your itinerary if you plan to attend.
Time
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
5:00 PM

Saturday, 11 May 2019

Description
Field Tour
Tour of Lac Du Bois and Tranquille Valley: Grasslands, Species at Risk, and Ecosystem Resilience
Spots available
8