"I'll be spreading the word"
Gather with Purpose
Join us at Make It Safe to equip our teams for the future. Lead the way to stronger cultures and safer organizations and industries in B.C. and across the country.
Learn Together
Lessons learned from industry experts and peers teach, connect, and inspire.
Grow Together
Build community through networking and mentorship—in person for two days at the Anvil Centre—PLUS two more days at Make It Safe Online (included with your Vancouver conference ticket).
Interactive and Engaging
Beyond the keynotes, roll up your sleeves for practical workshops, simulations, and roundtables.
- Shift from reactive prevention metrics to proactive strategies that strengthen culture and keep your people safe.
- Train your safety committee with the practical skills they need to make a difference.
- Learn from industry experts—and each other.
- Build for the future with inclusive strategies for women in safety, students and youth, leaders and workers.
- Bonus to Make It Safe Online—international experts on 25+ more topics, online and on demand
"Everyone should be sending their employees"
Uniquely Curated
Make It Safe Is For You
JHSC
A fresh approach to annual training on relevant topics for safety committees and Worker Reps.
Leadership
For business owners and leaders—Expert advice and industry best practice to build a thriving workplace culture.
Safety
Grow your health and safety knowledge and skills beyond compliance.
People
For managers and HR—Manage the human side of health, safety, and employee wellness.
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Conference Program
March 13th 2025
7:30AM
8:30AM
08:30 - 08:45 AM
Audience:
8:45AM
Keynote
08:45 - 09:30 AM
Audience:
9:30AM
09:30 - 12:00 PM
Audience:
09:30 - 10:30 AM
Audience:
11:00AM
11:00 - 12:00 PM
Audience:
1:00PM
13:00 - 14:00 PM
Director of Leadership and Psychological Safety
Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC
Audience:
13:00 - 14:00 PM
Audience:
13:00 - 16:15 PM
Audience:
2:00PM
14:00 - 15:00 PM
Audience:
14:00 - 15:00 PM
Audience:
3:15PM
Keynote
15:15 - 16:15 PM
Audience:
March 14th 2025
8:00AM
08:00 - 17:00 PM
Audience:
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Plan your Trip
Directions
Conference Venue
Coast Bastion Nanaimo Hotel
Address
11 Bastion Street
Nanaimo, BC
V9R 6E4
Nanaimo, BC
V9R 6E4
Conference and Workshop Spaces + Hotel
Join us in downtown Nanaimo for Make It Safe 2025 Vancouver Island at the Coast Bastion Hotel.
Just 4 KM from Departure Bay and 2 KM from the Hullo Ferries terminal, the hotel is located on the scenic Nanaimo waterfront with beautiful ocean views. It is a 2-minute walk to restaurants and shops on the Harbourfront Walkway.
Need accommodation? Enjoy thoughtful amenities including air conditioning, openable windows for fresh air, free wi-fi, a 55" flat-screen TV equipped with casting option, a mini fridge and a microwave.
Just 4 KM from Departure Bay and 2 KM from the Hullo Ferries terminal, the hotel is located on the scenic Nanaimo waterfront with beautiful ocean views. It is a 2-minute walk to restaurants and shops on the Harbourfront Walkway.
Need accommodation? Enjoy thoughtful amenities including air conditioning, openable windows for fresh air, free wi-fi, a 55" flat-screen TV equipped with casting option, a mini fridge and a microwave.
Accomodation - Conference Hotel
Coast Bastion Nanaimo Hotel
Conference + Hotel
Join us in Nanaimo for Make It Safe Vancouver Island 2025 at the Coast Bastion Hotel—conveniently located downtown, across from the waterfront and minutes from the Ferry Terminal.
Newly renovated accommodations feature a Juliet balcony with partial or full ocean views of Nanaimo Harbour and the Port of Nanaimo. Enjoy thoughtful amenities including air conditioning, openable windows for fresh air, free wi-fi, a 55″ flat-screen TV equipped with casting option, a mini fridge and a microwave.
To reserve – call the hotel reservation line at 1.800.716.6199.
Address
11 Bastion Street
Nanaimo, BC
V9R 6E4
Nanaimo, BC
V9R 6E4
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