Monday, Jan. 19 2026
8:00 am-9:00 am- Registration
9:00-10:00 am- Opening Ceremony and Lekwungen welcome
10:00 am- 10:40 am- Welcome and Profile of Community Safety & Wellbeing from Mayor Alto.
The City of Victoria has recently launched, and is implementing its bold, and ambitious Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan. This plenary session will identify key elements that are catalyzing shifts in Victoria’s community safety and wellbeing landscape, while highlighting future opportunities and innovative actions in community safety and wellbeing.
10:40 am-11:00 am- Break
11:00 am-12:00- Feature speaker
12:00-1 pm- Lunch (provided)
1:00 pm-2:00 pm- Panels
- Option A:Building Intentional Communities: The Intersection of Safety, Wellbeing, and Healthy Neighbourhoods.
- Option B: Standing up for the Workforce: Strengthening Worker Supports and Empowerment in Community Safety and Wellbeing.
- Option C: Beyond the Courts: Advancing Rehabilitation and Community Reintegration for Former Offenders.
2:00 pm-2:45 pm- Break
2:45 pm-4:25 pm- Plenary- Exploring the Future of Integrated Services
4:45-5:45- Optional Workshop- CSWB 101
6:30 pm-8:15 pm Banquet and welcoming reception (ticketed event)