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April 19-20, 2027

The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver

Connecting Mining, First Nations, Government and Finance

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The 2nd Annual Forum

The BC Critical Minerals Forum brings together senior leaders from mining, Indigenous Nations, government, finance, infrastructure, processing and technology to examine the investment, partnerships, policies and infrastructure needed to advance British Columbia’s critical minerals projects. The Forum provides a focused setting for building relationships, sharing practical solutions and strengthening Canada’s secure and resilient critical minerals supply chains.

The 2027 agenda launch is in early October 2026

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Venue and Accommodation

The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver

We’re excited to host the 2nd annual BC Critical Minerals Forum at the Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, an ideal setting that combines a professional conference environment with excellent networking opportunities. Its spacious meeting areas, waterfront setting and range of informal gathering spaces make it easy for delegates to continue conversations beyond the formal programme—over coffee, between sessions or at receptions. Located close to downtown Vancouver while overlooking Coal Harbour and Stanley Park, the venue also creates a distinctive sense of place for an event bringing together leaders from mining, government, Indigenous communities, investment, technology and the wider critical minerals supply chain.

Reservations can be made by calling 604.682.3377, by emailing bayshoregroup.reservations@westin.com or using the link below.

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  • The BC Critical Minerals Forum is designed for mining companies, investors, Indigenous partners, government, utilities, OEMs, technology providers, infrastructure developers, and anyone shaping Canada's critical minerals supply chain. If you are interested in helping make critical minerals projects in BC a success, then this event is for you.

  • This Forum focuses exclusively on the financing, infrastructure, permitting, partnerships, and investment strategies needed to accelerate the critical minerals value chain in BC. We aim to get all the right people in one room to make these projects happen. You'll connect with and hear directly from industry leaders, First Nations partners, finance, policymakers, and project developers driving the sector forward.

  • The BC Critical Minerals Forum will take place April 19th-20th 2027. The event will be at the Westin Bayshore Vancouver.

  • Yes. The Forum is built around high-value networking, with dedicated networking breaks, exhibition areas, receptions, and opportunities to connect with mining executives, investors, Indigenous leaders, government representatives, and solution providers.

  • You can attend as a delegate, become a sponsor or exhibitor, or apply to speak.  Send an enquiry to events@energyandmines.com let us know how you want to get involved.

  • We spend months undertaking primary research with all the stakeholders in BC mining - the government, First Nations, mining company representatives, industry bodies etc. Through these conversation we craft an agenda that coalesces the current thoughts and concerns of all sectors. If you feel you contribute as a speaker get in touch with your ideas and we’ll set up a research call.

  • The agenda launch will take place in early October 2027.