Networking for Introverts
2026-02-24 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Virtual
Are you an introvert who dreads networking, feels overwhelmed in large gatherings, or struggles to make meaningful professional connections? This workshop is designed just for you! Join us for insightful strategies, practical tips, and friendly practice to leverage your introverted nature as a powerful networking tool. You’ll discover how to master the art of prepping and recovering from events, build authentic relationships, communicate effectively, and network without exhaustion—all while staying true to yourself.
Learning Outcomes:

Understanding Your Introverted Superpowers
Preparation: Your Secret Weapon
Quality Over Quantity: The Introvert’s Advantage
Navigating Networking Events with Ease
Follow-up: Where Introverts Shine

Cost to Attend
This event is free to attend for BC residents. For attendees outside of BC there is a $30 ticket fee.
IWSCC Certified Suppliers outside of BC can contact us at info@iwscc.ca to reimburse their ticket cost for this event. For more information, or for questions about ticketing please visit the official page.
This is an IWSCC Community Partner Event, hosted by Community Futures BC.
To learn more about this event, including registration, accessibility, and contact information, please visit the host’s official page with the link below.
Learn more about the event and register here.
Learn more about IWSCC Community Partners here.

Breaking Barriers: Building Belonging - BCPF Self-Advocates Conference 2026
2026-03-20 10:00 - 16:30 (America/Toronto)
*This In-Person Event is Sold Out*
Join BC People First for our learning and networking conference hosted by BC People First Society and this year featuring Self-Advocates for a Brighter Future in Esquimalt, BC.
Are you in the Victoria area and want to join us for the event?
This event is only for registered attendees. We need to know who is coming and only have so much space.
Please register by March 6th here.
If you have dietary restrictions or need any accessibility accommodations to take part – please let us know by March 6th.
We have a stronger voice when we push for changes in society together. Conferences make it easier for people to share information, ideas, and tactics. This gives self-advocates more tools for advocating for themselves and helps make policy better for everyone in our province.
Event attendees will get to connect with peers while gaining experience and knowledge in leadership development areas such as self-advocacy, human rights, presentation skills, networking, community building, government policy, and much more.
Come and support the presenters! Learn and connect with us!
This event is for:

BCPF members and other self-advocacy group members
Self-advocates or people interested in self-advocacy
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Doors open and networking at 10:00am. We’ll begin by 10:30am.
Presentations and activities from BCPF Members and our community partners include:

Tips for getting your voice heard and taking advocacy action
Human rights laws and using the CRPD for advocacy
Understanding and dealing with ableism
Plain language as a human right
Being brave and confident for self-advocacy success
How to speak up and be heard
Leadership looks like us!
Advocacy project overviews and successes
Mental health and disability justice
Being a self-advocate online and in the community
Brainstorming activities
Self-advocacy bingo game
Lunch and networking and door prizes!

Contact Information
This is an IWSCC Community Partner Event hosted by BC People First Society.
Visit the event’s official page and register here.
For questions about this event, including ticketing and accessibility, please contact the hosts at hello@bcpeoplefirst.com

Beyond Awareness: Why World Autism Acceptance Day Matters
2026-04-02 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | Virtual
Join BC People First Society Board Member and #ActuallyAutistic neurodiversity consultant & educator, Jenine Lillian for a short presentation about persistent myths and misconceptions about autism followed by an open Q&A session. This event marks the annual World Autism Awareness Day, which many autistic individuals are renaming to World Autism Acceptance Day to encourage the shift from awareness to action.
This event is free and open to everyone.
As a neurodiversity consultant, Jenine regularly answers questions such as:

I’m not sure if I should get a formal disability assessment, what are the benefits of doing that?
I’ve recently been diagnosed as neurodivergent, what should I do next?
I feel like I’m always working, can you help me find balance?
Are there financial benefits available to Canadians with a formal diagnosis of a disability?
I’m neurodivergent and I want to start a small business, can you help?
Can I identify as disabled even without a formal diagnosis?
How do I ask for accommodations at work without risking my job?
My workplace says they’re inclusive, but I don’t feel supported. What can I do?

This is an IWSCC Community Partner Event, hosted by BC People First Society.
To learn more about this event, including registration, accessibility, and contact information, please visit the host’s official page with the link below.
Learn more about the event and register here.
Learn more about IWSCC Community Partners here.

Marketing for Mere Mortals: Authentic Connection & Growth
2026-05-06 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Virtual
Feel like marketing is a soulless grind? This workshop is for small business owners who want to skip the social media noise and connect authentically with real people. Learn why person-to-person marketing outshines digital hype for small businesses in BC, how to craft a genuine story, and practical ways to spread the word without feeling salesy. From effective business cards to networking that feels natural, you’ll gain tools to build meaningful business relationships that work for you.
Learning Outcomes:

Why Person-to-Person Marketing Works Better
Finding Your Marketing Style
The Foundations: Who & Why Before How
Practical, Sustainable Marketing Strategies
Measuring What Matters
Building Your Minimum Viable Marketing Plan

Cost to Attend
This event is free to attend for BC residents. For attendees outside of BC there is a $30 ticket fee.
IWSCC Certified Suppliers outside of BC can contact us at info@iwscc.ca to reimburse their ticket cost for this event. For more information, or for questions about ticketing please visit the official page.
This is an IWSCC Community Partner Event, hosted by Community Futures BC and Jenine Lillian Neurodiversity Consulting & Education.
To learn more about this event, including registration, accessibility, and contact information, please visit the host’s official page with the link below.
Learn more about the event and register here.
Learn more about IWSCC Community Partners here.

Networking for Introverts
2026-06-10 21:00 - 22:00 (America/Toronto) | Virtual
Are you an introvert who dreads networking, feels overwhelmed in large gatherings, or struggles to make meaningful professional connections? This workshop is designed just for you! Join us for insightful strategies, practical tips, and friendly practice to leverage your introverted nature as a powerful networking tool. You’ll discover how to master the art of prepping and recovering from events, build authentic relationships, communicate effectively, and network without exhaustion—all while staying true to yourself.
Learning Outcomes:

Understanding Your Introverted Superpowers
Preparation: Your Secret Weapon
Quality Over Quantity: The Introvert’s Advantage
Navigating Networking Events with Ease
Follow-up: Where Introverts Shine

Cost to Attend
This event is free to attend for BC residents. For attendees outside of BC there is a $30 ticket fee.
IWSCC Certified Suppliers outside of BC can contact us at info@iwscc.ca to reimburse their ticket cost for this event. For more information, or for questions about ticketing please visit the official page.
This is an IWSCC Community Partner Event, hosted by Community Futures BC and Jenine Lillian.
To learn more about this event, including registration, accessibility, and contact information, please visit the host’s official page with the link below.
Learn more about the event and register here.
Learn more about IWSCC Community Partners here.
