26 BCBUSINESS NOVEMBER 2017
The Agenda
Nourishment for the corporate mind and soul
TO DO
SCALE
BC BUSINESS SUMMIT
Themed Scaling Up for Prosperity in a Changing
World, this year's Business Council of B.C. event ex-
plores such topics as how to leverage the province's
position as Canada's gateway to the Asia Pacific
and the northern hub of the Cascadia Innovation
Corridor to boost our talent, trade and supply-chain
capabilities; how business and the education
system can collaborate to prepare for the future
world of work while attracting and retaining the
best talent to drive innovation; and what policies
can accelerate greater investment in technology,
equipment and other productivity-enhancing tools
to leverage our competitive strengths. The keynote
speakers are Microsoft Corp. president and chief
legal officer Brad Smith and Royal Bank of Canada
senior VP John Stackhouse. Fairmont Hotel
Vancouver, November 1 $249, table of four $996,
table of eight $1,892; bcbusinesssummit.com
SUSTAIN
ZERO WASTE CONFERENCE
The global circular economy will be worth US$4.5
trillion by 2030, according to management consult-
ing firm Accenture
PLC. Metro Vancouver's 2017
conference discusses how to transform the delivery
of goods and services in a way that eliminates
waste but supports business growth and develop-
ment; how established businesses can make the
change; and what new opportunities exist in the
marketplace for startups and entrepreneurs. Ses-
sions include keeping plastics out of our ocean and
in our economy; reducing the environmental impact
of textiles; and curtailing food waste. Vancouver
Convention Centre, November 1 $200; zwc.ca
EXIT
BUSINESS TRANSITIONS FORUM
Find out how to exit your business successfully in
the near or distant future. Learn about trends in
mergers and acquisitions; how and when to plan a
transition; how to determine what your business is
worth and who your buyers are; selling to insiders
or third parties; handing your business over to
family–and more. The day wraps up with a panel of
former owners who will discuss what they would
change if they had to do a business transition over
again, followed by cocktails and networking. The
Westin Bayshore, Vancouver; November 15
$895, $1,095 on-site; businesstransitionsforum.com
PROBE
PROFESSIONAL INVESTIGATION
CONFERENCE
This Professional Investigators' Association of B.C.
conference is open to those working in private
investigation and related industries, but others will
be considered for approval. A workshop on collect-
ing biological information kicks things off on Friday.
Saturday offers advice on solicitor-client privilege
and no-contact orders,
ICBC fraud investigations
and the current standards for online investigations,
plus complimentary breakfast and lunch, and a gala
dinner with live entertainment. Fairmont Chateau
Whistler; November 3 and 4 $225 (members),
$245 (non-members), gala $89, workshop $50
(members), $75 (non-members); piabc.ca
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RETAIL WEST
Those attending this year's conference will gain
insights from industry experts who include
Mountain Equipment Co-op president and
CEO
David Labistour on the importance of brand in
today's digital world; BuildDirect.com Technologies
Inc.
COO Jim Hourigan talking about redefining the
supply chain cycle;
JAK's Beer Wine Spirits director
of sales Tim Dumas explaining how to leverage
in-store service as a powerful differentiator; and
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