Top 5 Reasons You Should Attend  

1. Professional Development – In-depth sessions led by local government experts to provide critical skills that you can put into action back at the office. 
2. Networking – Network face-to-face with colleagues from across BC, laugh and share stories, or meet at the Connections Corner for group discussions. 
3. Inspiration – Keynote sessions meant to get you thinking differently today to help you, your team, and your community bloom.    
4. Knowledge Sharing and Gathering – Ask questions of peers and presenters and add insights during interactive sessions or informal conversations. Interact with sponsors and exhibitors and learn how they can partner with you to help move your organization forward. 
5. Continuous Professional Learning – For a range of professional designations, session attendance may be used as credit toward Continuous Professional Learning requirements. 

Download our Sample Letter: Request to Attend LGMA2024

LGMA2024 brings together delegates from all regions of BC to explore best practices, innovative solutions, and future trends in the field of local government. 

Sessions have been carefully curated along primary learning tracks, and you can view details and descriptions on our Agenda webpage. 

In addition, we are excited to announce two inspirational keynote speakers:

• RIAZ MEGHJI, Human Connection and Leadership Expert  
• DOUG GRIFFITHS, Community Strategist and Best-Selling Author  

TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION:

Hotel Accommodation:

Room blocks have been taken out at the following properties:

• Chateau Victoria Hotel, 33 rooms at $209 + GST (call 1-250-382-4221 and reference 240610loca)
• Hotel Grand Pacific, 45 rooms from $239-$259 + GST (call 1-250-386-0450 and quote group code: JUN24LOCA)
• Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour, 75 rooms at $269 + GST (book online and reference M-PU13TMO)

Airline Discounts: 

The LGMA is pleased to partner with airlines to offer special discounts for travel to/from Victoria between June 4-20 from within Canada:  

AIR CANADA, the official airline for the Conference, is providing conference delegates with 5% discounts off standard fares and 10% on flex fares & higher. Enter promo code PEBK3ZE1 when booking online. 

WESTJET is also offering delegates 5% discounts off Econo and 10% off EconoFlex and Premium fares. To qualify, please visit the WestJet booking page and use coupon code 8F0Q0WG.   

For more travel information or tips on things to see and do visit Tourism Victoria. 

HEALTH & SAFETY: 

LGMA is continually monitoring COVID-19 guidance from the BC Provincial Health Officer and adjusting event plans based on known conditions.

TRAVEL GRANTS AVAILABLE: 

Grants in the amount of $500 are available to assist with transportation from a region outside that of the conference venue. To be eligible, applicants must be currently employed by a municipality, regional district, or a First Nation with membership in the LGMA and be travelling a minimum distance of 300 km from their community to attend. Review details and application information. Thank you to Lidstone & Company Law Corporation for providing this funding to support access to in-person training.