Triathlon BC is proud to announce the return of the Race Directors Conference, now in its 12th year of supporting excellence in event delivery across the province and beyond. Taking place on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the Holiday Inn Metrotown in Burnaby, this full-day professional development event brings together industry leaders from across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and beyond.

“This is hands down the most valuable day of the year for anyone involved in event management in BC. The connections, the resources, the ideas—you walk away energized and ready to take your race to the next level.”

Building on the success of past events, this year’s Conference marks an exciting expansion of our collaborative efforts. BC Athletics once again joins Triathlon BC as a key stakeholder, with Cycling BC coming onboard in 2025, uniting the province’s multi-discipline organizers under one roof for a powerful day of learning, networking, and growth.

“The topics covered the range of education our volunteer race directors, who were new to the role, needed to organize local community events.”

The Race Directors Conference features a curated program of expert-led sessions including:

• Steve Fleck, Emcee: Professional Live Race/Event Announcer, Presenter & Sports Commentator for running, cycling and triathlon events.
• Ihor Veres, Keynote: Known for being the first Canadian to finish the Barkley Marathons, widely regarded as one of the toughest races in the world.

Get ready for a day packed with insights from senior industry experts, networking, and inspiration, featuring sessions on:

• Maximizing Social Media Channels, Nicole Van Zanten, Chief Growth Officer, ICUC Social
• Engaging storytelling Through Socials, Darren Raynor, Head of Creative, Magnafire
• Crisis Management (TBA)
• Panel Discussion: Diversity in Sport, facilitated by Alyssa Reyes, Event Operations & Inclusion Specialist
• Case Study: Deliberate Strategies to Event Growth, Dave Micheal, Race Director, Peach Classic
• Interactive Workshops
• Peer Networking

“I appreciated the chance to connect with organizers from other disciplines—so many of our challenges are shared, and this event helped me find new solutions and partners.”

Whether you organize a grassroots community event, a national championship or an internationally sanctioned race, this Conference offers actionable takeaways and meaningful connections. With hundreds of events representing over 300,000 participants annually, this is your chance to shape the future of safe, inclusive, and exceptional sport experiences in Canada.

“I found this Conference undeniably inspiring and helpful.”

Save the Date:  Saturday, November 22, 2025
Save the Location: Holiday Inn Metrotown, Burnaby, BC