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The BCIT Alumni Association is proud to host and support many alumni events throughout the year, including the BCIT Alumni Association AGM and the BCIT Distinguished Awards gala. See more events in our calendar below.

Did you miss out on a BCIT alumni event? We record many of our past events. Watch videos of our events on our BCIT Alumni Playlist on Youtube.

Looking for funding for your alumni event? Complete our event-funding application form on this page.

Upcoming events

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Upcoming events

Alumni

How to Talk to Strangers

Nov26

Learn how to communicate effectively to build your network, enhance your career, and stand out at How to Talk to Strangers sponsored by TD Insurance. This interactive professional development event…

5:15 PM TO 8:30 PM
Alumni
Student Events

Future Forward: Tech Panel and Networking

Nov27

Join us for an insightful event designed to help BCIT students and alumni thrive in the rapidly evolving tech industry. Our expert panelists will share valuable tips on essential skills,…

5:00 PM TO 7:00 PM

Alumni event-funding program

Over the last five years, thousands of BCIT alumni were engaged through our alumni event-funding program. Are you hosting an event that will engage alumni? The BCIT Alumni Association may be able to provide you with funding support. Apply for funding using our form below.

Note: Funding amounts will vary depending on the number of applications and the amount of available funds.

Event-funding application

  • Applicant Information

  • Event Details

  • Please do not use abbreviations. Remember to include the year, i.e., 2019 Biotechnology Annual General Meeting.
  • Provide an event description below and indicate if the event is open to the general public or is by invitation only, i.e., nursing graduates only.
  • A link where people can register and/or get more information.
  • i.e., student, club member/executive.
  • Applications to be received at minimum 10 weeks prior to the event date. Some exceptions may apply.
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  • The Alumni Association will fund no more than 50% of the total cost of the initiative/event to a maximum of $2,500.
  • We are unable to reimburse individuals for funding requests. Please type in only club or organization names. Please speak to the Alumni Relations office immediately if there are any concerns regarding payment.
  • Please upload a PDF of your budget
    Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 100 MB.
  • If available, upload one event logo (.jpg or .pdf) and/or one promotional photo (.jpg or .pdf) here.
    Drop files here or
    Accepted file types: jpg, pdf, Max. file size: 100 MB, Max. files: 2.
    • All applicants of approved funding must provide the Alumni Relations office with a detailed post-event report. Failure to provide the report will affect future funding requests. Post-event reports must be emailed to alumni@bcit.ca no later than 30 days after event completion.

    Privacy Notice: The information you provide will be used to respond to your request about the BCIT Alumni Association and is collected under Section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). For more information about BCIT’s privacy practices contact: Associate Director, Privacy, Information Access & Policy Management, British Columbia Institute of Technology, 3700 Willingdon Ave. Burnaby, BC V5G 3H2, email: privacy@bcit.ca.