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Autumn Conference and AGM
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When finished submit payment via etranfer to: BCCASAconference@gmail.com
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Urban Food Production
Join us for two inspiring days of hands-on learning, collaboration, and innovation!
Hosted by Chef Stephen Schram, Chef Dave Johnson and Chef Lori Pilling
The 2026 BCCASA Conference brings together food educators, chefs, and industry professionals from across British Columbia to explore the exciting future of urban food production and food education. Discover innovative ways to grow, produce, prepare, and sustain food in urban environments—and take practical ideas, techniques, and inspiration back to your classroom, program, or community.
Day 1 - Friday October 23rd
Professional Butchery Demonstration -- Full Basket Butcher
Explore professional butchery techniques and gain practical insights that can be brought directly into culinary education.
Chocolate Workshop & Tasting -- Origins Chocolate Bar
Dive into the world of chocolate with an interactive workshop and tasting experience designed to engage the senses and inspire new classroom possibilities.
Indoor Planting in the Classroom -- Les Verts Living
Discover innovative approaches to growing food indoors. Take part in an interactive planting workshop and tasting while exploring practical ways to bring food production into the classroom.
Culinary & Baking Competition Lesson -- Skills Canada BC
Experience a hands-on lesson inspired by culinary and baking competitions. Explore techniques, strategies, and approaches that can help prepare students for success in competitive environments.
Day 2 - Saturday October 24th
Interactive Culinary & Baking Learning at LaSalle College. Hosted by Chef Julian Bond
Cook. Collaborate. Connect. Compete.
Leave the traditional conference session behind and step into an immersive day of culinary discovery, teamwork, creativity, and collegial connection.
You’ll work alongside educators from across British Columbia, meet colleagues from outside your school community, test your culinary skills, and discover what can happen when great food and great collaboration come together.
Hands-On Culinary Experiences
Roll up your sleeves and get into the kitchen for an experience designed to engage, challenge, and inspire. Bring your teamwork, creativity, and culinary instincts. There may be a little friendly competition along the way!
Meaningful Connections
Meet new colleagues, build professional relationships, and share ideas beyond your usual circles.
A Little Mystery
Not everything will be revealed in advance. You'll have to be there to discover what awaits.
An Evening to Remember
Wrap up the day with exceptional food, conversation, reflection, and a celebration of the experience.
Connect. Learn. Create.
The BCCASA Conference is more than a professional development opportunity—it's a chance to connect with colleagues, exchange ideas, discover emerging trends, and be inspired by leaders in the food industry.Come learn from experts. Get hands-on. Share ideas. Build connections.
Leave inspired and ready to bring new possibilities into your classroom.
Register today and join us for two days of learning, collaboration, and inspiration as we explore the future of urban food production!
Join us for two inspiring days of hands-on learning, collaboration, and innovation!
Hosted by Chef Stephen Schram, Chef Dave Johnson and Chef Lori Pilling
The 2026 BCCASA Conference brings together food educators, chefs, and industry professionals from across British Columbia to explore the exciting future of urban food production and food education. Discover innovative ways to grow, produce, prepare, and sustain food in urban environments—and take practical ideas, techniques, and inspiration back to your classroom, program, or community.
Day 1 - Friday October 23rd
Professional Butchery Demonstration -- Full Basket Butcher
Explore professional butchery techniques and gain practical insights that can be brought directly into culinary education.
Chocolate Workshop & Tasting -- Origins Chocolate Bar
Dive into the world of chocolate with an interactive workshop and tasting experience designed to engage the senses and inspire new classroom possibilities.
Indoor Planting in the Classroom -- Les Verts Living
Discover innovative approaches to growing food indoors. Take part in an interactive planting workshop and tasting while exploring practical ways to bring food production into the classroom.
Culinary & Baking Competition Lesson -- Skills Canada BC
Experience a hands-on lesson inspired by culinary and baking competitions. Explore techniques, strategies, and approaches that can help prepare students for success in competitive environments.
Day 2 - Saturday October 24th
Interactive Culinary & Baking Learning at LaSalle College. Hosted by Chef Julian Bond
Cook. Collaborate. Connect. Compete.
Leave the traditional conference session behind and step into an immersive day of culinary discovery, teamwork, creativity, and collegial connection.
You’ll work alongside educators from across British Columbia, meet colleagues from outside your school community, test your culinary skills, and discover what can happen when great food and great collaboration come together.
Hands-On Culinary Experiences
Roll up your sleeves and get into the kitchen for an experience designed to engage, challenge, and inspire. Bring your teamwork, creativity, and culinary instincts. There may be a little friendly competition along the way!
Meaningful Connections
Meet new colleagues, build professional relationships, and share ideas beyond your usual circles.
A Little Mystery
Not everything will be revealed in advance. You'll have to be there to discover what awaits.
An Evening to Remember
Wrap up the day with exceptional food, conversation, reflection, and a celebration of the experience.
Connect. Learn. Create.
The BCCASA Conference is more than a professional development opportunity—it's a chance to connect with colleagues, exchange ideas, discover emerging trends, and be inspired by leaders in the food industry.Come learn from experts. Get hands-on. Share ideas. Build connections.
Leave inspired and ready to bring new possibilities into your classroom.
Register today and join us for two days of learning, collaboration, and inspiration as we explore the future of urban food production!
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FIND A PDF COPY OF THE CONFERENCE FLYER HERE
Past Conferences & Photos
Google Photos AlbumsClick on the conference name below to look at specific photo albums.
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Nanaimo 2025
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Whistler Spring Mini Conference 2025
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Maple Ridge 2024
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Whistler Spring Mini Conference 2024
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Vernon 2023
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Honolulu, Hawaii March 2023
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Salt Spring Island 2022
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Abbotsford June 2022
“Connections with BCAITC”
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2021 Virtual Conference
2020 Virtual Conference “Care, Health, and Exercise Foundations”
Victoria 2019
“New and Old Traditions in Local Cuisine on the Westshore”
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Kelowna 2018
"Chocolate, Pastry & Bubbles in the Okanagan"
Vancouver 2017
“Multiculturalism and Culinary Education of Vancouver”
2016 Kamloops
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2015 Powell River
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2014 UBC Farm
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2013 Nanaimo
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2012 Mission
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China June 2012 "China Discovery"
2011 Steveston “Something Old, Something New, and the Future”
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2003 Langley “Fraser Valley Experience”
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