2020 Annual Professional Biology Conference and AGM

April 27 - May 1, 2020
Nita Lake Lodge, 2131 Lake Placid Rd, Whistler, BC

Program items are listed at the bottom of this page. Visit the Conference Webpage and download the Conference Program (includes registration fee information) for details.

Register Today

Early registration discount for APB members and group rate on Nita Lake Lodge reservations ends March 28 2020. Everyone welcome! You may register for one or more of the program items below even if you're not an APB member or not attending the full conference. Become an APB member prior to registering to receive the member rates.

Register ONLINE

To register online, log in to your APB account using the sign in box on this page. New users (non-members) must create a user account. Your username must be an email address. Contact the APB office if you have questions or need assistance to obtain a password ([email protected]; 250-483-4283). Tips for Online Registration

** Once you've logged in and chosen a registration option, please review your program itinerary to ADD or REMOVE items of interest before checkout **

Register by PHONE or PAY BY CHEQUE

Please complete and return the registration form with your payment ([email protected]). You may also register by phone (250-483-4283) with a credit card.

 
When
4/27/2020 6:00 PM - 5/1/2020 5:00 PM
Pacific Daylight Time
Registration is closed.

Program

Monday, 27 April 2020

Description
Add this to your itinerary if you're interested in taking a shuttle bus from downtown Vancouver to Whistler. We'll contact you with details once an interest list is established.
Time
12:00 PM
12:00 PM
Evening seminar "Ecosystem Mapping in Applied Research and Resource Management in British Columbia"
Category
CPD
Time
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
6:00 PM
Evening seminar "Ecosystem Mapping in Applied Research and Resource Management in British Columbia"
Category
CPD
Track
Remote
Time
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
6:00 PM

Tuesday, 28 April 2020

Description
The aim of this workshop is to help biologists expand their skills in spatial analysis for the purpose of creating species distribution models.
Time
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Spots available
28
8:30 AM
Can't join us in Whistler? Participate in the morning session of this workshop by video-conference.
Category
CPD
Time
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
8:30 AM
Add this to your itinerary if you're interested in taking a shuttle bus from downtown Vancouver to Whistler. We'll contact you with details once an interest list is established.
Time
12:00 PM
12:00 PM
Add this to your itinerary if you're interested in a group mountain bike ride (beginner or intermediate) in Whistler. We'll contact you with details once an interest list is established.
Time
1:00 PM
1:00 PM
This event is included with conference registration. Add this to your itinerary to confirm your interest in attending.
Time
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
7:00 PM

Wednesday, 29 April 2020

Description
FREE. AGM business includes Resolutions, Awards, and Election of Directors. Please add this to your itinerary to confirm your interest in attending.
Time
8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
8:30 AM
FREE. AGM business includes Resolutions, Awards, and Election of Directors. Please add this to your itinerary to confirm your interest in attending.
Time
8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
8:30 AM
Includes keynote speakers and plenary sessions, continental breakfast, lunch buffet, coffee break refreshments, and silent auction.
Time
9:15 AM - 4:30 PM
9:15 AM
Add this to your itinerary if you're interested in taking a shuttle bus from Whistler to downtown Vancouver. We'll contact you with details once an interest list is established.
Time
6:00 PM
6:00 PM

Thursday, 30 April 2020

Description
Register for both “Wildlife Tracking Fundamentals” and “One Day Track & Sign Certification” and save!  Includes: ½ day classroom, 2 bag lunches, and transportation to field tracking sites both days.
When
4/30/2020 8:00 AM - 5/1/2020 5:00 PM
Spots available
14
8:00 AM
Includes: ½ day classroom, bag lunch, and transportation to field tracking sites for the afternoon.
Time
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Spots available
20
8:00 AM
Join the APB Board of Directors for a strategic planning session to guide our priorities for 2020/2021. No cost; registration required. Add this to your itinerary to confirm your interest in attending.
Time
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
9:00 AM
Join the APB Board of Directors for a strategic planning session to guide our priorities for 2020/2021. No cost; registration required. Add this to your itinerary to confirm your interest in participating by video conference.
Time
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
9:00 AM
Add this to your itinerary if you're interested in taking a shuttle bus from downtown Vancouver to Whistler. We'll contact you with details once an interest list is established.
Time
1:00 PM
1:00 PM

Friday, 01 May 2020

Description
Includes: Bag lunch, transportation to field tracking sites, and certification testing.
Time
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Spots available
14
8:00 AM