BCAPOP’S 26th ANNUAL PERINATAL CONFERENCE MAY 12th–14th, 2025
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We respectfully acknowledge that our conference is held on the ancestral, traditional and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, the Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh Nations.
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
This annual event draws more than 185 perinatal professionals and helping peers from BC and features three full days of opportunities, including a pre-conference session, Networking Reception and a two-day main conference. Attendees will experience a program full of inspiring speakers, best practice updates, skill building sessions, and the strengthening of a provincial network that drives perinatal professionals and helping peers to improve outcomes for perinatal people and their families.
CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
KEYNOTE SPEAKER | ADITI LOVERIGDE
CREATING INCLUSIVE, INTENTIONAL AND SUPPORTIVE DIALOGUE THROUGH PERINATAL LOSS
Aditi Loveridge (she/her) has over 10 years of personal and professional experience in perinatal loss. Having lived through and supported thousands of families through loss, a frequent thread of frustration is how common words and phrases that are intended to support, often cause unintentional harm. Words are one of the simplest and underutilized tools that can make the difference between people feeling supported vs unsupported, included vs excluded.
In this candid and honest Keynote session, Aditi will debunk common misconceptions around perinatal loss and discuss how words are a powerful tool so that every loss experience can be affirmed.
PRE-CONFERENCE | LEADING & MANAGING CHANGE
MONDAY MAY 12th 1:00–4:00PM | HEATHER JOHNSON
ADDITIONAL FEE | LIMITED TO 30 PARTICIPANTS
This workshop will empower you to shift from responding to change, to leading and inspiring change. This workshop will provide you with a strong foundation for implementing change leadership practices. Learn practical tools to embrace the human dynamics that lead to success or failure in implementing change.
Participants will gain an understanding of the difference between change and transition and identify concrete steps to build their organizational capacity to lead, implement and manage change.
Learn the principles of change leadership to:
- Understand the emotional phases all people experience during the change process
- Provide the necessary support to smooth the emotional journey
- Minimize disruptions and get through the change sooner
By the end of this session, you will begin to:
- Differentiate between leading and managing change
- Describe how people respond to change
- Identify the key steps in managing change
- Support your team through a change
The workshop will cover the following topics in an interactive, discussion-filled format:
- Managing vs Leading change
- The psychological reactions to change
- Keys for effective change leadership
- The change management process
NETWORKING RECEPTION | OPEN TO ALL
MONDAY MAY 12th 4:30–6:30PM
With Perinatal Services BC's (PSBC) gracious sponsorship, we are excited to present our second-ever Networking Reception the afternoon before BCAPOP ‘s 26th Annual Perinatal Conference launch on Monday, May 12th, 2025, from 4:30 – 6:30pmPT. Conference attendees are invited to join us anytime during the reception for an assortment of delicious canapes and to try our signature alcohol-free refresher beverage that will be served in the Airport Ballroom Lobby. The PSBC team will be on-site with exciting resources, updates, and a chance to hear about their latest projects. In the tradition of all BCAPOP events, there will also be fantastic prizes to be won!
Pre-registration for the conference will be available during the reception, so it’s the perfect opportunity to pick up your conference package, reconnect with previous acquaintances, and meet new attendees. We cannot wait to see you there! We are pleased to offer a safe space for everyone by offering this alcohol-free event. All attendees will be offered a list of local harm reduction resources for those who wish to access them.
FULL CONFERENCE PROGRAM
EXHIBITORS
- Perinatal Services BC
- Doulas for Aboriginal Families Grant Program
- Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Centre
- Child Health BC
- BC Women’s Mental Health and Substance Use Programs + Initiatives
- Douglas College
- Pacific Postpartum Support Society
- The Pregnancy HUB
- Health Canada- Environmental Health Program
- Provincial SCC Perinatal Community of Practice
TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION
The conference will be held at the Westin Wall Centre, Vancouver Airport in Richmond, BC. You are responsible for your own travel expenses and/or hotel accommodations, which are not included in your conference registration fee. The Westin Wall Centre is offering a limited room block rate of $269.00/night plus taxes & parking for BCAPOP conference attendees. Rooms are available until sold out or April 12, 2025, whichever comes first.
Alternatively, reservations can also be requested over the phone and by email at reservations@wallcentre.com or by calling 604-303-6565 or 1-888-627-7058 (toll-free). Please quote that it is for the BCAPOP 2025 Conference.
SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES
BCAPOP realizes that every dollar matters and that organizations are seeking out opportunities that create reciprocal relationships and are mutually beneficial to both them and conference attendees. BCAPOP has developed several packages to meet the varying needs and budgets of organizations who align with our vision and are working towards better outcomes for perinatal people and their families across BC. Through these opportunities organizations can further their purpose and increase their exposure to a targeted group of over 185 perinatal professional and helping peers who support perinatal people in BC.
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GROUP RATES
Please email admin@bcapop.ca for group rates of 4 or more registrants.
REGISTRATION IS NON-REFUNDABLE
Substitutions are permitted, please email admin@bcapop.ca for any substitutions. Registration is not complete until payment is received.
PAYMENT DEADLINES
Payment on pending registrations must be received within 30 days of registration, otherwise registration will be cancelled. For registrations made within 30 days prior to the event, payment is due immediately.
Reminder: Only individuals listed under a member profile are eligible to receive member pricing. You must be logged into your BCAPOP account BEFORE REGISTERING for a paid event to receive discounted member pricing, as pricing cannot be adjusted after registration.
