BOABC 2026 Conference Delegate Registration Now Open!

The Association is excited to announce that delegate registration for the 2026 Conference is now officially open! Join us for this annual event taking place May 24 to 27 at the River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond, B.C., where industry leaders, innovators, and subject matter experts will gather to explore the latest trends, share insights, and forge valuable connections.

Engage with Experts: Participate in a keynote session and in breakout discussions led by thought leaders in the industry.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers, potential partners, and clients from various sectors during the welcome reception, cocktail hour, and banquet dinner.
Trade Show: Discover new technologies, products, and services in the Show Theatre at the River Rock Casino Resort from Sunday, May 24 to Monday, May 25, 2026.
Off-site Tours: There will be three off-site tours during the conference on Monday, May 25 and Tuesday, May 26. Two of the tours will be to the BCIT High Performance Building Lab, and the third tour will be to the Oakridge Park Development Site. See tour descriptions below:

Oakridge Park Development Site Tour – May 25, 2026

Oakridge Park is a mixed-use development project that is currently under construction in Vancouver, BC. It is considered to be the country’s most extensive redevelopment project. The comprehensively planned community encompasses residential, retail, office, public, civic, and cultural amenities spanning approximately five million square feet, has an estimated build cost of $7 billion, and covers an area of 28 Acres, on a 10 year construction schedule. Please joint LMDG, QuadReal, EllisDon, Peak Construction Group and the City of Vancouver to take a behind the scenes tour, of what it takes to ensure a project of this scale meets or exceeds code and how we ensure public safety during one of the most complexed phased occupancies ever undertaken.

BCIT Net Zero Buildings: An Envelope First Approach – May 25, 2026

This off-site tour takes place in the BCIT High Performance Building Lab and focuses on how envelope design drives net zero performance. Using real-life mockups and real-world examples, an expert instructor will lead a guided show and tell on best practices for achieving low Thermal Energy Demand Intensity through better insulation, reduced thermal bridging, and high levels of airtightness. The session is structured to encourage questions and discussion, with ample time to explore details that are directly relevant to plan review and field inspection.

BCIT Residential Air Source Heat Pumps: Design, Installation, and Performance – May 26, 2026

This off-site tour, hosted in the BCIT High Performance Building Lab (Small Residential Heat Pump section), focuses on residential air source heat pump systems. Through a guided show and tell using installed equipment and system mockups, an expert instructor will review current best practices for system design and installation of high performing heat pumps. The session emphasizes how heat pumps interact with high performance building envelopes and what building officials should look for during inspections. As with the first session, the format allows for open discussion and extensive Q and A.

How to Register:

Visit our Conference Webpage and use the Member Registration link. We encourage you to secure your spot early!
Choose your delegate package and partner meal package (if a partner is attending with you). All registered attendees will receive a wristband, which must be worn at all times. This includes partners who purchased a meal package.
Complete your registration details.
Receive your confirmation email.

For more information, including accommodation booking, please visit our Conference Webpage. A draft event agenda has also been posted to the conference page and will be updated periodically. We look forward to welcoming you to an engaging and inspiring conference in Richmond!