Connect, collaborate, and educate
HeliCat’s 2024 Spring Meeting
Please join us in person; Monday May 6, 2024 for the HeliCat Canada Spring Meeting in Penticton, BC.
We look forward to the chance to discuss common issues and challenges, learn from our shared experiences, and explore exciting new trends that are shaping the future of our industry.
We hope to see you there!
FULL EVENT REGISTRATION
Registration includes a full day of information sessions, trade booths, and meals at the Penticton Trade and Convention Center; followed by an evening social mixer at Slackwater Brewing.
Full operating Heli and Cat Members are invited to join additional closed discussion sessions on Tuesday May 7, 2024.
Please register early as space is limited!
- Book Your Accommodations Now -
Please make your reservation at the Penticton Lakeside Resort by calling 1-800-663-9400 or emailing lakeside@rpbhotels.com and identify yourself as a member of HeliCat Canada to receive the special guestroom rate.
Book before the room block deadline: February 4, 2024.
Meeting Agenda*
*speakers, topics, and timings are subject to change.
Main Event - Monday, May 6
We are excited to be hosting our Spring Meeting at the PTCC with our amazing members and guests.
In this full day event we will host interesting sessions, updates from HeliCat’s Executive, case studies, and a trade show lunch. Our event programming is underway so we can bring the most relevant speakers and content to our members and stakeholders.
PLEASE NOTE: Please register early as space is limited.
Full operating Heli and Cat Members are invited to join additional closed discussion sessions on Tuesday May 7, 2024.
The Social - Monday, May 6
Brought to you by our sponsor Flywire, and our host Slackwater Brewing
This evening is designed as a social networking event at Slackwater Brewery with the added opportunity to sample and purchase local BC beer, cider, and wines. Come and taste the best our region has to offer!
PLEASE NOTE: full event tickets include the evening social. Additional guests can purchase tickets to join our social only.
Agenda*
*speakers, topics, and timings are subject to change.
The main event - Monday, May 6, 2024 from 8am
Penticton Trade and Convention Centre (Penticton, BC)
For HeliCat Canada Members and Stakeholders. Includes meals and Trade Show
8:00AM - Breakfast and Registration
Breakfast Sponsored by CABIN Operations
8:40AM - President’s Welcome
8:45AM - CEO Update
9:30AM - The Industry & Sustainability
10:15AM - BREAK
Coffee Sponsored by Acera Insurance
10:30AM - Incident Case Studies
11:30AM - The CISM Process
12:30PM - LUNCH & TRADE BOOTHS
Lunch Sponsored by EQUA Speciality Risk Partners
1:30PM - Industry Updates
2:00PM - Wolverine Research & Helicat Skiing
2:45PM - Avalanche Research & Ski Run Listing
3:00PM - BREAK
Afternoon Break Sponsored by WorkSafe BC
3:30PM - Presentation & Panel Discussion: Indigenous, Women, and Youth Mentorship Programs
The Social - Monday, May 6, 2024 from 6pm
Penticton Trade and Convention Centre (Penticton, BC)
For HeliCat Canada Event Attendees and Guests
Social Sponsored by Flywire
The Discussion - Tuesday, May 7, 2024 from 9am
Penticton Trade and Convention Centre (Penticton, BC)
Light Snack and Coffee Sponsored by jPrep
CLOSED SESSIONS
For HeliCat Canada Full Operating Members
Thank you to our meeting sponsors for their vital support:
Interested in sponsoring our event or having a trade booth? Please contact info@helicat.org to learn about our opportunities!
We are looking forward to connecting in person with some of our annual sponsors:
Annual Platinum sponsoRS
Annual GOLD sponsorS
Health & Safety
The health and safety of all attendees and staff is our top priority. You can be assured that we are working closely with our event partners to ensure enhanced safety measures are in place and all guidelines from the PHO are being met.
Current provincial requirements for meetings and events, including restrictions, will be followed.
In the event we need to cancel in person due to provincial restrictions: We will move to an online format for the presentations. We will provide a partial refund for tickets purchased; as much as we possibly can refund will be returned to you. This amount will depend on any costs committed and paid out which are non-refundable. Accommodations, travel, and any other related booking other than event tickets will have to be cancelled by the booker directly, not HeliCat Canada.