2026 BCMA Conference - Call for Proposals

Thank you for your interest in submitting a presentation proposal for the 2026 BC Museums Association Conference taking place November 3rd - 6th. This year, we will convene at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre in Nanaimo on the traditional territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nation. This year’s theme, People, Purpose, and the Power of Gathering, celebrates the People who power our sector, reconnect with our shared Purpose to help make sense of the world, and harness the Power of Gathering to spark transformative change.

Please complete the form below to submit your proposal. All required fields are marked with an * asterisk.

Presenter Submission Guidelines:

Please read and familiarize yourself with the presenter guidelines.

You may submit more than one proposal using this form (refresh the page to clear the form).
All sessions are typically 60 or 90 minutes (45 or 75 minutes of presenting time to allow for Q&A), unless otherwise noted.
Panel presentations are acceptable and are limited to a maximum of 3 panelists. This form allows a maximum of three uploads and/or inputs per submission.
The AV supplied in each meeting room includes: a laptop computer with sound for video, LCD projector and screen, microphones for the presenter and panel, and a flipchart with paper and markers. No other AV will be supplied.
Presenters are responsible for supplying any materials or handouts associated with the presentation.
Presentation materials must be submitted in PowerPoint format by October 1st, 2026.
Discounted registration will be provided to accepted presenters.
Presenters are responsible for their own transportation and accommodation. Presenter fees and/or honorariums are not provided. Please see the BC Museums Association website for available bursaries.

Important Timeline Information:

Proposals due by: 11:59 p.m., April 15, 2026
Contributors contacted by: June 1, 2026
Conference dates: November 3 - 6, 2026

For more information, please visit: www.museum.bc.ca/conferences-and-events/conference/bcma-2026-conference

Questions? Email programs@museums.bc.ca, we look forward to hearing from you.

Full name:*

Email (this email will be used for all communications relating to your proposed session):*

Proposed Session title:*

Proposed session format (select one):*

Panel session proposals, please list up to two (2) other speakers here. Workshop proposals with multiple facilitators, please list up to two (2) other presenters here [OPTIONAL]:

Summary of presentation proposal (500 words maximum)*

Summary of your proposed session learning outcomes (500 words maximum)*

Will you be providing handouts for participants? Please note that presenters are responsible for providing copies of any handouts.*

Presenter biography for publication (100 words maximum). If there are multiple presenters, please list biographies in the order they should appear in the program.*

High resolution colour headshot of presenter(s). These images will be used for publication only if the proposal is accepted. Please upload .jpg or .png files only. The name of the file should be the presenter's first and last names.

Select Files

Would you be willing to share your presentation after the conference in a special webinar series for the BC Museums Association?*

I agree to have my image and name used in BCMA print and digital communications and publications relating to 2026 BCMA Conference if my proposal is accepted.*

I agree

I have read and agree to the Presenter Submission Guidelines:*

You may submit more than one proposal using this form (refresh the page to clear the form).
All sessions are typically 60 or 90 minutes, unless otherwise noted.
Panel presentations are acceptable and are limited to a maximum of 3 panelists. This form allows a maximum of three uploads and/or inputs per submission.
The AV supplied in each meeting room includes: a laptop computer with sound for video, LCD projector and screen, microphones for the presenter and panel, and a flipchart with paper and markers. No other AV will be supplied.
Presenters are responsible for supplying any materials or handouts associated with the presentation.
Presentation materials must be submitted in PowerPoint format by October 1st, 2026.
Discounted registration will be provided to accepted presenters.
Presenters are responsible for their own transportation and accommodation. Presenter fees and/or honorariums are not provided. Please see the BC Museums Association website for available bursaries.

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