BCIT Alumni Association AGM

2026 BCIT Alumni Association Annual General Meeting (AGM) & Feature Presentation

BCIT alumni are invited to attend the BCIT Alumni Association’s 2026 BCIT Alumni Association Annual General Meeting and Feature Presentation on Thursday, June 4, 2026.

Join fellow alumni for an engaging evening of networking, learning, and community. Enjoy complimentary food and refreshments, update your professional headshot at our photobooth, and gain valuable insights from a dynamic leadership presentation designed to inspire you at every stage of your career.

Event Details

Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: BCIT Tech Collider, Downtown Campus, 2nd Floor, 555 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC
Price: Free
Dress: Business Casual

Complimentary food and drinks will be provided.

Register by May 28, 2026

Annual General Meeting

During the AGM, members will be asked to vote on a set of proposed bylaw updates.

To support informed participation, we encourage all alumni to review the full details in advance:

View proposed bylaw updates

Submit Your Questions in Advance

Alumni are invited to submit questions about the proposed bylaw updates ahead of the AGM. Submitted questions may be addressed during the meeting.

Submit a question

Summary of proposed bylaw changes

The updates introduce a small number of targeted revisions to improve clarity and accuracy in the Association’s governance, while preserving its purpose and member rights.

What remains unchanged:

• The Association’s purpose and mandate
• One class of voting membership
• No annual membership dues
• Members elect Directors
• Directors and officers serve on a volunteer basis
• Association funds are used solely to advance its purpose

What is being updated:

• Membership definition: Clarifies a BCIT credential as a minimum of 15 credits (no change to member rights or eligibility)
• Board composition: Provides clarity on Board structure, including elected and appointed Directors, a Student Association representative, and the immediate Past President
• Committee leadership: Formalizes the Board’s role in appointing Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs

These updates are intended to ensure the bylaws remain clear, accurate, and reflective of current practices.

Detailed Agenda

5:00 p.m. – Registration, Networking Reception, and Complimentary Headshot Photobooth
6:00 p.m. – AGM and Feature Presentation
7:45 p.m. – Dessert Reception

Feature Presentation

Leadership Excellence – Leading with Purpose at Every Stage of Your Career

Leadership is not defined by title, tenure, or age. It is shaped by values, decisions, and the ability to inspire others through change.

SPEAKERS

Mike Battistel, President, Cascadia Windows & Doors
Architectural Building Engineering Technology, 2019

Mike Battistel is an industry innovator and president of Cascadia Windows & Doors who has led his company to earn over 50 industry awards and a top 10 ranking among the most innovative companies in British Columbia by BC Business. Under his leadership, Cascadia has become known for Net Zero Building Technology and for developing some of the highest environmentally sustainable performance building envelope products in the industry. A proud BCIT alumnus of the Carpentry and Architectural Building Technology programs, Mike has hired over 400 BCIT graduates and volunteers on the BCIT Alumni Association board of directors.

Andy and Jessica Nguyen, Co-founders, Bak’d Cookies

Andy and Jessica Nguyen are the sibling co-founders of BAK’D Cookies, a Metro Vancouver brand built on resilience and complementary entrepreneurial leadership. Launched during the early days of the COVID pandemic, the business emerged when Jessica’s post-graduation plans shifted and Andy, then a teenage baker, turned his passion for food science into opportunity. Together, they combined strategy and creativity to grow BAK’D from home-baked batches into a beloved cookie brand. Jessica leads business strategy, branding, and partnerships, while Andy drives product development and operations. Their people-first, community-focused approach culminated in the opening of BAK’D’s New Westminster storefront in 2024.

Carolynn Ryan, Senior Vice-President, People & Chief Human Resources Officer, BC Hydro
Human Resource Management, 1998

Carolynn Ryan is an accomplished and versatile human resources leader with 25+ years’ experience in human resource, organizational, change and talent management disciplines including recruitment, job evaluation, learning, compensation, employment equity, and human rights.

As the Senior Vice-President, People & Chief Human Resources Officer at BC Hydro, Carolynn lives by the motto “lead, learn, share” recognizing that when we lead by example, learn from one another are open to sharing our knowledge and experience, we all grow.

Carolynn has a Master of Industrial Relations, Human Resource Management and Labour Relations, from Queens University, a Human Resource Management Certificate, from British Columbia Institute of Technology, and a Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, from University of British Columbia.

MODERATOR

Kenton Low
Dean, School of Business + Media

With an executive career spanning global organizations including The Walt Disney Company, Vivendi, Ritchie Bros., and Vancity, Kenton brings a strategic and results-driven perspective shaped by leading high-performing teams, navigating complex change, and building strong organizational cultures. Drawing upon his depth of experience, he will guide the panel through an engaging discussion on how leadership excellence is developed over time and strengthened through challenge, reflection, and purposeful action.

Door Prizes

Attendees are eligible to win exciting door prizes valued at over $3,000!

Increase your chances of winning by bringing non-perishable food items in support of the BCIT Student Association’s Food Pantry. Each donation earns additional prize entries.

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