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2026 BC Risk Consultants Seminar • Westwood Plateau, Coquitlam

Tuesday

September 1, 2026

Hi everyone,

Thanks for registering, and we're looking forward to seeing you on September 1. Here's everything you need to know for the day. Please plan to arrive by 8:00 AM for breakfast and check-in.

Schedule

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Breakfast

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Opening Remarks & Technical Presentations

Three sessions with a short break at 10:30. Full details below.

12:00 – 12:30 PM

Lunch

12:30 – 5:30 PM

Golf Tournament, Staggered Starts

Staggered tee times from Hole #1. We'll email your foursome and tee time by August 25.

5:30 – 7:30 PM

Dinner, Prizes & Closing Remarks

Morning Sessions

9:00 – 10:30 AM

Transformer Procurement in the Age of AI

Tony Tan & Lawrence YuBC Hydro

Data centers are driving insatiable demand for power transformers, extending lead times and increasing the business interruption exposure for any facility that produces or consumes power, including mines, pulp mills, manufacturing and petrochemical facilities. Hear insights from the #1 buyer of power transformers in the province on the state of transformer supply chains, and how they're managing existing assets in this new reality.

10:30 – 10:45 AM  •  Break

10:45 – 11:30 AM

Structural Inspections for Loss Control Consultants

Jeremy WolgramSwiss Re

A recent insurance industry report revealed structural failures as the #2 peril driving mining losses, second only to fire. This session is tailored for loss control consultants: understanding what needs to be inspected, and how to interpret inspection results. The learnings extend well beyond mining and apply directly to other sectors too.

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

2026 State of the Market: Inside the Underwriter's Mind

Jose MoranSovereign General

Market trends and their impact on risk engineering: a look at where the market is heading in 2026, straight from the underwriter's perspective.

Location

Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club
3251 Plateau Blvd
Coquitlam, British Columbia  V3E 3B8
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Questions before the day? Just reply to this email. See you on September 1!

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2026 BC Risk Consultants Seminar & Team Building Event • Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club, Coquitlam