Join us for breakfast at the The Vancouver Golf Club with the The Honourable Minister Kelly Greene, Emergency Management and Climate Readiness and Dr. Michal Aibin, BCIT Program Head of the Master of Science in Applied Computing, for a thought-provoking discussion that explores the evolving landscape of disaster preparedness and emergency management.
This engaging event will bring together experts from municipal government, education sector, insurance, and emergency response to share insights on how organizations and communities can strengthen resilience in the face of growing climate and operational risks.
Extreme weather, wildfires, flooding, cyber threats, and infrastructure disruptions are becoming more frequent and complex. For businesses, governments, and communities, the question is no longer if a crisis will occur—but how prepared we are when it does. Across Canada, organizations are increasingly investing in emergency preparedness, resilient infrastructure, and advanced technologies to better anticipate and respond to disasters.
The session will include a live demonstration of the SkyScout AI wildfire intelligence platform — a product of BCIT's industry-academia research partnerships — showing how drone-based AI can map wildfire risk before fires start.
Through expert perspectives and real-world examples, we will examine:
Cities across Canada are increasingly incorporating resilience into their planning—combining strong infrastructure design, adaptive land-use strategies, and community engagement to reduce the impact of disasters.
This session will also highlight how smart planning, innovative technologies, and cross-sector collaboration can help communities recover faster and build stronger systems for the future.
Whether you are a business leader, municipal planner, emergency manager, or community advocate, this event will provide valuable insights and practical strategies to ensure your organization—and your community—is ready when disaster strikes.
Speakers:
The Honourable Minister Kelly Greene, Emergency Management and Climate Readiness (EMCR)
Minister Kelly Greene was first elected as the MLA for Richmond–Steveston in 2020 and was appointed Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness in November 2024. She previously served as Parliamentary Secretary for the Environment and Parliamentary Secretary for Fisheries and Aquaculture. Throughout her career, she has been a strong advocate for public education, as well as social and environmental issues across British Columbia.
Prior to serving in the legislature, Kelly was elected to Richmond City Council, where she worked to preserve Richmond’s farmland and protect the local environment. She also co-founded a community advocacy group dedicated to keeping Richmond’s public schools open, properly funded, and seismically safe—goals the group ultimately achieved.
Dr. Michal Aibin, Program Head of the Master of Science in Applied Computing, BCIT
Dr. Michal Aibin is Program Head of the Master of Science in Applied Computing at BCIT and Vice Chair of IEEE Vancouver Section. His research focuses on AI-driven disaster management, particularly wildfire prediction and detection using UAV-mounted computer vision systems. With over $1 million in Mitacs funding secured across multiple industry partnerships, Dr. Aibin leads collaborative projects developing next-generation technologies to protect BC communities and critical infrastructure.
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Member: $65 + tax
Non-member: $85 + tax
Member Table (8): $500 + tax
Non-Member Table (8): $650 + tax
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