BC Natural Resources Forum

22nd Annual BC Natural Resources Forum

January 14–16, 2025
Prince George, BC

The BC Natural Resources Forum (BCNRF) has grown over the past 22 years to become Western Canada’s largest multi-sector resource conference bringing First Nations, Government, and the Natural Resource Sector together to discuss opportunities, innovative solutions and success stories.

C3 Alliance is proud to host the BCNRF in Prince George, BC, where an estimated benefit of $2.5 million contributes to the local economy. The 2024 event marked the Forum’s 21st Anniversary and highlighted the importance of interconnected decision-making through meaningful partnerships, as we explored the theme of ‘Shaping Tomorrow - BC’s Resource Sector and Future Generations’.

2024 BCNRF highlights included:

  • The first sold-out event in 21 years, attracting over 1,400 delegates, over 740 organizations represented and 72 tradeshow exhibitors.

  • Attendance by First Nations, including Indigenous leaders, and industry, and community leaders, representatives from all levels of government, resource developers, service providers and suppliers.

  • A sold-out trade show providing exceptional networking opportunities.

  • An impressive line-up of talented, high-profile speakers, including:

    • Premier David Eby

    • Chief Dolleen Logan, Lheidli T’enneh First Nations

    • Chief Trevor Makadahay, Doig River First Nation

    • Honourable Johnathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Canada

    • Cynthia Hansen, President, Gas Transmission & Midstream, Enbridge

    • Matthew McClaren, Assistant Vice President, CN

    • Andrew Czornohalan, Director of Energy and Strategic Partnerships, Rio Tinto

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