2025 Parent Leadership Conference

EARLY BIRD RATE EXTENDED TO MAY 2!

We are excited to welcome parents and caregivers from across the province to the 2025 Spring Parent Leadership Conference on May 23, 2025, held alongside our Annual General Meeting on May 24 and 25.

This event brings together parent leaders to connect, learn, and advocate for the future of public education in BC. All parents are welcome to attend the Conference, and BCCPAC members are encouraged to participate in the AGM.

Conference Schedule
The Conference Schedule is now finalized! There’s something for everyone—sessions on conflict resolution, governance, advocacy, accessibility, and anti-racism, plus space to connect and discuss resolutions. Take a look at what’s planned for this full day of learning and dialogue.

Hybrid Format
Both the Conference and AGM are hybrid events this year, offering the flexibility to attend in-person at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George, or online through two event platforms.

Whova: Your Conference Hub
All attendees, both in-person and virtual, will have access to the virtual Conference platform soon after they register. Using Whova, attendees can:

• Start networking prior to the event – connect with other attendees, speakers, exhibitors and sponsors
• Engage with exhibitors – visit virtual booths, chat with representatives, and access their resources
• Plan meetups and discussions – schedule and sign up for meetings, and participate in conversations in the app before, during and after the event
• Interact with live sessions – join Q&As, polls and interactive discussions
• Access session recordings – revisit key presentations for a limited time after the event

Whova ensures that both in-person and virtual attendees get the most out of the conference experience, whether they are onsite in Prince George or joining from home.

Lumi: Seamless AGM Participation
The AGM will be hosted on Lumi, a platform designed to ensure a smooth and secure voting process. Whether attending in-person or online, Lumi will provide:

• Live access to AGM proceedings
• Real time virtual voting for both in-person and online attendees
• Secure proxy authentication
• Easy to use interface for motions, discussions and procedural management

Lumi ensures that every registered delegate can participate fully in the AGM, regardless of location or voting privileges. More details on how to access and use Lumi will be provided closer to the event.

Learn more about the AGM.

Submit your PAC or DPAC’s proxies for voting and/or speaking: 2025 AGM Proxy Forms

Conference Location
The decision to host this year’s event in Prince George reflects our commitment to equitable representation across the province. Members from northern and some rural areas have long raised concerns about feeling left out of opportunities due to their distance from the Lower Mainland. BCCPAC serves all districts and schools in BC, and rotating the location of major events ensures that all regions have the opportunity to participate in-person at some point. Offering the ability to attend virtually ensures that all members can participate in some way every year.

Free Parent Power Social
Date/Time: Saturday, May 24, 7 -10pm
Hosted by: SD57 District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) and Lheidli T'enneh, in partnership with Tourism PG

We invite parents to enjoy some light refreshments and social time to unwind during a busy BCCPAC weekend. There will be greetings and announcements and some fun activities for everyone to enjoy. NOTE: Registration is required for the Parent Power Social (and is included in Conference or AGM registrations).

Registration
Registration is required for all attendees for all events.

• Register Now - view ticket options and pricing
• Early-bird pricing has been extended to May 2!
• In-person Registrants receive both in-person and online event access

Remember to submit your PAC’s or DPAC’s proxies for the AGM: 2025 AGM Proxy Forms

Your PAC or DPAC can use some of its Gaming Grant, if you receive this funding, and may be eligible for a BCCPAC travel subsidy as well.

Gaming Grant – Eligible Expense
PACs and DPACs can use Gaming Grant funds (up to the prescribed limits) as noted in the Community Gaming Grants 2025 PAC & DPAC Program Guidelines (PACs: page 10, DPACs: page 12).

Travel & Accommodation
Delegates are responsible for securing and paying for their own travel and accommodation.

We have secured a discounted rate for UNBC’S pod-style accommodations. These pods include private, locking bedrooms with shared living space, kitchen and washroom facilities, providing an affordable and convenient option for groups. Accommodation is limited – book early!

Review the Travel & Accommodation page for more information relating to the discounted accommodation available at UNBC and travel subsidies available through BCCPAC.

Conference Guide
This section will be updated when the Conference Guide is available, closer to the event.

Conference Schedule
While the full Conference schedule Is still under development, we are pleased to confirm that the Minister of Education and Child Care, the Honourable Lisa Beare, will be attending to provide an update and respond to pre-submitted questions.

Submit your question for Minister Beare by April 25.

Other sessions will cover key topics such as conflict resolution, governance, advocacy and anti-racism. There will also be round table discussions on resolutions and strategic planning.

Saturday evening there will be a social event hosted by SD57 District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) and Lheidli T'enneh, in partnership with Tourism PG. Pre-registration is required.

Looking for last year's information? The 2024 Conference Guide can be viewed online and parents/guardians can access the recordings and PPT presentations - 2024 Conference Presentations.

We acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Education and Child Care.