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  • Vancouver International Boat Show

  • January 27-31, 2027

    BC PLACE STADIUM & GRANVILLE ISLAND

  • Application for Speakers & Contributors

    Tell a story. Teach a skill. Inspire someone to go farther.

  • Do you want to inspire more people to enjoy boating and life at the water’s edge?

    2027 Education & Experience Programs bring together seminars, workshops, demonstrations, authors, content creators and more to share knowledge, stories and experiences about boating and the boating lifestyle. 

    Selected programs will focus on helping more people become capable boaters, discover new experiences and deepen their connection with boating and life on the water.

    If you’re an educator, boating professional, adventurer, author, content creator or subject-matter expert who wants to share your knowledge at the 2027 show - we’d love to hear from you. 

  • APPLICATIONS DUE November 20, 2026

    2027 Education & Experience programming is produced by Voyage Makers Coastal Adventures Ltd.

  • For questions or additional inquiries, please email

    Tracy Sarich at tracy@thevoyagemakers.com

  • 1. ABOUT YOU

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • How would you describe your role? (Select all that apply.)*

  • 2. Tell Us About Your Work

  • 3. YOUR IDEA

  • 4. WHO IS YOUR PRIMARY AUDIENCE? (Select all that apply.)

  • Who would benefit most from your program?*
  • What level is your content? (Single choice)*
  • Which themes best describe your proposed content? (Select all that apply.)*

  • 5. PRESENTATION FORMAT

  • What is the primary format for your presentation? (Select all that apply.)*

  • 6. Show & Presentation Information

    All sessions are in-person. Sessions are 50-minutes, including Q&A.
  • Which show days are you available? (Select all that apply.)*
  • Presentation & Production Needs (Select all that apply.)
  • Will you bring your own laptop?
  • Will you bring books/merchandise for display?

  • 7. BIO & PROGRAM MATERIALS

  • 8. VIBS & Boating BC

  • Are you or your organization exhibiting at VIBS 2027?*
  • Are you currently a member of Boating BC?*
  • Would you like to know more about the Boating Education & Safety Training Sector of Boating BC?
  • May we contact you about participating in VIBS promotional content (short interviews, social posts, newsletter features, collaborative creator content)?*

  • 9. FINAL SUBMISSION

  • Please confirm the following (required):*
  • Date*
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
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    Show the place to learn, connect and find inspiration.

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