The MIABC’s annual Risk Management Conference is held each spring and is open to all staff of MIABC members, partners, First Nation and non-member local governments. The conference provides an overview of the basic tenets of risk management, as well as presentations and workshops on more advanced topics. The conference serves as a platform for gathering and exchanging knowledge, featuring a deliberately diverse agenda covering a wide range of topics, from technical, department-specific information to more universal themes. Best of all, it provides an excellent networking opportunity for attendees to make connections and socialize with their counterparts from other regions.
In recent years, the conference has featured streams, including parks and recreation, building inspection, and administration, so that delegates can tailor their conference time to their specific area of interest.
Upcoming Conferences
April 23rd & April 24th, 2025
Location: Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre
Presentations & Takeaways
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| Sessions | Presentation Link | Takeaway Link |
|---|---|---|
| AI in Action - Opportunities and Risks in Local Government (Andrew Arruda) | Download here | |
| Collaborative Efforts in Community Resiliency BC Wildfire Service and FireSmart BC (Brian Hutchinson, Lucy Grainger) | Download here | Download here |
| Common Law Procedural Fairness - Dos and Don’ts (Sukh Manhas) | Download here | Download here |
| Effective Risk Transfer for Local Governments (David Tupper, Sonali Pande) | Download here | Download here |
| Foundations of Coverage Managing Construction and Cyber Risks (Brian Hopkins, Marcus Raitanen) | Download here | |
| Harnessing AI - From Policy to Practical Solutions (Claudia Chan, Matt Burleson) | Download here | |
| How to Navigate the Civil Resolution Tribunal Process (Jon Peters, Tristan James, Janet Kwong) | Download here | Download here |
| Insurable Values – Where Did The Dust Settle In The Post-Inflationary Construction Market (Devin Baker) | Download here | Download here |
| Is This Mine or Yours - Managing Encroachments onto Public Property (Peter Johnson, Kyle Falk-Varcoe) | Download here | Download here |
| Legal Risks and Benefits of AI use in Local Government (Aron Bookman, Karl Roemer) | Download here | Download here |
| Liability Exposure in Municipal Tax Collection (Michael Moll) | Download here | Download here |
| Part One - Observations and Implications of a Changing World – Climate Change and Geohazard Risk Management (Jeff Locke, Kris Holm, Lauren Hutchinson, Michael Porter) | Download here | Download here |
| Part Two - Risk Management in a Changing World – Impacts of Climate Change on Risk, Claims and Liability (Jeff Locke, Jeff Bernardy, Michael Porter, Lauren Hutchinson, Steven Gares) | Download here | Download here |
| PFAS Chemicals - Issues for Local Governments (Jeremy Poole, Reidar Mogerman, Kristen Dixon, Andrew de Ruiter) | Download here | Download here |
| Policy’s Role in the Inspection and Maintenance of Local Government Assets (Alex Wu, Dana Romanick) | Download here | Download here |
| Risk Management 101 – Part 1 (Jacinta Wu, Lynda dos Santos) | Download here | Download here |
| Risk Management 101 – Part 2 (Jacinta Wu, Lynda dos Santos) | Download here | Download here |
| Rules for the Unruly Balancing the Right to Free Speech with Workplace Safety (Jessica Vliegenthart, Caleigh Treissman) | Download here | Download here |
| What’s Covered - The MIABC Liability and Property Programs (David Hooper, Satvinder Sekhon, Marina Sen) | Download here | Download here |
| When the Water Works - Tales from the Calgary Water Main Break (Nancy Mackay) | Download here | Download here |
April 8th to April 9th, 2026
Location: Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre
March 31st to Thursday, April 1st, 2027
Location: Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre
Did You Know?
MIABC members may use funds from their Risk Management Grant account to pay for their conference registration. Use promo code “GRANT” during registration to pay directly with your Risk Management Grant!
MIABC members also have the option to deduct the accommodation expenses at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver directly from their local government’s Risk Management Grant account by selecting this option during conference registration.