The Wildfire Resiliency and Training Summit acknowledges with gratitude that the event is taking place on the traditional and unceded territory of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples of the Songhees Nation and Xwsepsum Nation.
REGISTRATION
CONFERENCE
April 8-10
| Early Bird* | $250.00 |
| Standard | $300.00 |
Includes:
• Access to the Conference Program (3 Days)
• Breakfasts (April 8-10)
• Lunches (April 8-10)
• Summit Social Event on April 8
TRAINING
April 11-12
| Early Bird* | $450.00 |
| Standard | $500.00 |
Includes:
• Access to the Training Program (2 Days)
• Breakfasts (April 11-12)
• Lunches (April 11-12)
• Training Social Event on April 11
COMBINED
April 8-12
| Early Bird* | $550.00 |
| Standard | $600.00 |
Includes:
• Access to the Training and Conference Programs (5 Days)
• Breakfasts (April 8-12)
• Lunches (April 8-12)
• Social Events on April 8 & April 11
| Registration will open on January 14, 2026 |
Accessibility
More information on the venues' accessibility can be found at the following links:
- Victoria Conference Centre: https://www.destinationgreatervictoria.com/meetings/victoria-conference-centre/accessibility
- Royal BC Museum: https://www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/plan-your-visit/location-and-accessibility
- Fairmont Empress: https://www.fairmont-empress.com/faqs/
If you require an accessibility accommodation to attend the Summit, please contact us by email at support@firesmartbc.ca. We will do our best to fulfill accommodation requests.
Funding Program
If you need financial assistance to attend the upcoming Wildfire Resiliency and Training Summit, check out the Participant Funding Program here.
Payment Information
Registration paid with a credit card is the preferred method and results in an instant confirmation of attendance. Accepted credit cards are MasterCard and Visa. All transactions by credit card will appear on your statement as a payment to Pace Group Communications Inc.
Cancellation Policy
Refunds will not be issued for cancellations. Cancellation requests will be examined on a case-by-case basis. A request for cancellation must be submitted via email to the Organizing Team no later than March 11, 2026, by emailing wrts@pacegroup.com.
Terms and Conditions
2. It is agreed that the Organizing Teams for the 2026 Wildfire Resiliency and Training Summit, and their agents and officers, reserve the right to cancel at any time any or all of the program or other activities if this should appear necessary as a result of events which are beyond their control or which they cannot reasonably be expected to influence or for which they are not responsible. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, such events shall include force majeure, government or other official regulations, restrictions or lockdowns, natural disasters, strikes, pandemics or any kind whatsoever, civil, international or other crises, or any other unforeseen occurrence. Decisions regarding the necessity for such cancellation shall be taken by the Organizing Teams, or their agents, at their sole discretion and shall be final.
3. If the Summit moves to a virtual format due to one of the scenarios listed above, all registrations will be transferred to a virtual platform and refunds will only be issued for special cases (i.e. those who cannot attend virtually).
Insurance
Registration fees do not include insurance of any kind. At the time you register for the Summit and book your travel, you may want to consider taking out an insurance policy of your choice. The policy should include loss of fees/deposit through cancellation of your participation in the Summit, loss of air fares through cancellation for any reason, loss of tour monies through cancellation for any reason including airline or related services strikes within the Canada, failure to utilize tours or pre booked arrangements due to airline delay, Force Majeure or any other reason, medical expenses, loss or damage to personal property, additional expenses and repatriation should travel arrangements have to be altered. The Organizing Teams for the 2026 Wildfire Resiliency and Training Summit, cannot take any responsibility for any participant failing to arrange for their own insurance.
Photography and Image Capture
Please be advised that photographs and video will be taken at the Wildfire Resiliency and Training Summit for use in internal reporting documents and on future marketing materials and other publications. By attending the Summit, you acknowledge that your photo or likeness may be recorded and used by Summit officials without any remuneration and without any liability.
EVENT
2026 Wildfire Resiliency and Training Summit
ADDRESS & CONTACT
Victoria Conference Centre & Fairmont Empress
720 Douglas St,
Victoria, BC V8W 3M7
wrts@pacegroup.com
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