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IIABC Virtual Education Series 2026
- Day 1: Mar 31, 2026 09:00 AM to Mar 31, 2026 12:00 PM
Non-Members
$90
Members
$45
Agriculture Literacy Month Special Edition
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
9:00 AM to 12:20 PM PT
Online via Zoom
Link sent upon registration
Join IIABC for a focused half day virtual learning experience designed for irrigation and water dependent professionals across British Columbia.
This series recognizes Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month and brings together leading voices in innovation, climate science, and agricultural policy to support informed decision making in a changing water environment.
No travel required.
No full day away from work.
Join from anywhere.
What You Receive
• Three expert led sessions
• 45 minute presentation plus 15 minute live Q and A per session
• 3 CEUs available for members
• Practical, real world insight you can apply immediately
Program Schedule
9:00 to 10:00 AM PT
Turning Innovation Into Profit
A Practical Playbook for Technology Adoption in Water Dependent Businesses
Bryan Wattie, Innovate BC
A structured framework to evaluate, pilot, fund, and scale new technology without wasting time or money. Learn how to avoid common adoption failures and make capital decisions with clarity and measurable return.
10:10 to 11:10 AM PT
Designing for a Different Climate
What Changing Water Patterns in BC Mean for Water Dependent Professionals
Stewart J. Cohen, PhD
A science based look at how BC’s water patterns are shifting and what that means for infrastructure reliability, operational risk, and long term planning. Gain practical insight into variability, extremes, and planning under uncertainty.
11:20 AM to 12:20 PM PT
BC Agricultural Water Policy and Programming: What Is Ahead
Paul Pryce, BC Agriculture Council
An overview of the evolving water policy and programming environment in British Columbia, including provincial budget considerations, agricultural task force developments, and future federal provincial policy direction.
Who Should Attend
Irrigation contractors and technicians
Suppliers and manufacturer representatives
Municipal parks and infrastructure staff
Landscape professionals and designers
Engineers and consultants
Business owners and decision makers
All experience levels are welcome. This series is inclusive and designed to support professionals across BC’s water dependent industries.
Why Attend
• Earn 3 CEUs in one morning
• Stay current on climate, innovation, and policy
• Strengthen risk awareness and business decision making
• Invest half a day instead of taking a full day off
• Learn without travel costs
Registration
Members
45 dollars for all three sessions
3 CEUs available
Non Members
90 dollars for all three sessions
No CEUs available
Sessions are sold as a full series only. Individual sessions cannot be purchased separately.
Registration is non refundable and non transferable.
To register
Email iiabc@irrigationbc.com
Call or text 604 556 1791
Prerequisites: (none)
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When are the next CIT-1 and CIT-2 courses being held?
Course dates and locations are posted on the website as soon as they are planned. Each year at our annual convention in November and Jan-Mar in selected regions. Regional courses are not posted until after the annual Convention.
As an IIABC Member will I be able to take the CIT-1 course & CIT-2 course & exams prior to the season start?
YES, but you must first pass the CIT-Level 1 exam before you can write the CIT- Level 2 exam.
Can I just challenge a CIT-1 exam without taking the course?
No, the CIT course must be taken and exam then successfully passed to become IIABC CIT-1 Certified.
Can I challenge the Certified Irrigation Design Turf-Residential exam without taking any courses?
Yes, but it is highly recommended that a person take some irrigation design training which can be done where offered. Agriculture design courses are offered if a waitlist of at least 10 people is reached.