NEVR 2026 Conference Putting Policy into Practice: A Pathway to Prevention
Schedule
Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 am to Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 04:30 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Kwantlen Polytechnic University | Surrey, BC
About this Event
NEVR 2025 Conference: Putting Policy into Practice
Welcome to the NEVR 2026 Conference! Join us at KPU conference center on April 9 &10, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 4:30PM (Pacific Time) for a day filled with insightful discussions on creating a pathway to prevention. This event aims to bridge the gap between policy-making and practical implementation in the field of prevention. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with industry experts and learn how to turn policy into action. See you there!
April 9
đź•‘: 08:00 AM - 08:50 AM
Registration & Coffee
đź•‘: 08:50 AM - 09:00 AM
Housekeeping
đź•‘: 09:00 AM - 09:10 AM
Traditional Welcome - Sqwayeten Cheryl Gabriel
đź•‘: 09:10 AM - 09:30 AM
Greetings – Prime Minister Mark Carney, Premier David Eby, Mayor Brenda Locke
đź•‘: 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Keynote 1 – Dr. Charlotte Barlow
đź•‘: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Coffee, Networking & Travel to Breakout Sessions
đź•‘: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Session 1
đź•‘: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch
đź•‘: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Keynote 2: Dr. Wendy Aujla
đź•‘: 02:30 PM - 02:40 PM
Travel to Breakout Sessions
đź•‘: 02:40 PM - 04:10 PM
Session 2
April 10
đź•‘: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Registration & Coffee
đź•‘: 08:30 AM - 08:40 AM
Housekeeping
đź•‘: 08:40 AM - 09:00 AM
Greetings – Mayor George Harvie & Parliamentary Secretary Jennifer Blatherwick
đź•‘: 09:05 AM - 10:05 AM
Keynote 3 – Gurpreet Kaur & Manjot Kaur
đź•‘: 10:05 AM - 10:30 AM
Coffee, Networking & Travel to Breakout Sessions
đź•‘: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Session 3
đź•‘: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Lunch
đź•‘: 12:45 PM - 04:20 PM
Interactive Keynote Workshop – Dr. Jennifer Charlesworth & Ryan Panton
đź•‘: 04:20 PM - 04:40 PM
Closing Circle & Next Steps
Where is it happening?
Kwantlen Polytechnic University, 12666 72 Avenue, Surrey, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 100.00



















