The Early Bird Registration deadline for the 2026 Interior Safety Conference (ISC) is coming up on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at the Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre. Register before the deadline and you will be entered to win a BCFSC Stanfield and toque.
The ISC is FREE for anyone who works in any phase of the forest industry from silviculture to harvesting to wood products manufacturing.
Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026 from 9am – 4pm
Location: Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre, 1250 Rogers Way, Kamloops, BC
Register today to reserve your spot. ONLINE REGISTRATION (Click Here).
Please join us for an inspiring day of learning, sharing and advancing safety in BC’s forestry sector. This year’s theme, Stronger Together: Sharing Responsibility for Safety, promises to deliver powerful insights and practical knowledge through a series of compelling presentations by industry experts and speakers.
Featured Speakers
- Katherine Jones from Lariat HR Consulting: Katherine will be hosting a session on Mental Health as a Safety System, specifically aimed at supervisors and employers to recognize mental health concerns and understand their roles in crisis management.
- Mike Kay: A retired trauma paramedic will talk about the importance of understanding your equipment and the initial First Aid treatment for serious injury medivac in remote locations.
- Chris Miller: Chris is an Occupational Safety Officer with WorkSafeBC. He will share insights on Prime Contractor regulations in forestry.
- Darcy Kulai: A former mill worker will share his life-altering story of being seriously injured on the job while working on the green chain when he was only 20 years old.
- Rob Schweitzer is the Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM) for BC Wildfire. He will be talking about contractor safety and processes during wildfire season.
The ISC is held in conjunction with the Interior Logging Association (ILA) Conference, which is celebrating its 68th Annual AGM and Convention from April 30 – May 2 in Kamloops, BC. This partnership enhances the value of attending, offering even more opportunities for learning and networking.
Registration closes April 17, 2026.