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 ignite further success.    
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 launch 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. 

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LGMA2025 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:

• The Hon. Jody Wilson-Raybould, First Nations Leader | Former MP and Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
• Alfredo C.M. Tan, Expert in Digital and Data Transformation & Change Management

TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION:

Hotel Accommodation:

Inquire with the hotel for partial bookings as some dates are now sold out.

Delta Grand Okanagan Resort in Kelowna, BC.

- $349 per night using LGMA Group Block.

- Book your accommodations at the Delta Grand Okanagan Resort in Kelowna using the passkey.

- Room rates are available on a first-come, first-served basis until they are sold out.

Participants can reserve their own hotel accommodations at other surrounding hotel properties. Please note, the LGMA has not taken out any additional group blocks. Be sure to ask for a government rate when booking.

Alternate hotel options include:

- Hotel Zed Kelowna

- Coast Capri Hotel

- Best Western Kelowna Suites

- Accent Inns Kelowna

We also suggest using the special discounted rates available through Corporate Supply Arrangements (CSAs) with the B.C. Provincial Government. These negotiated rates offer great value and are an easy way to help keep travel costs in check.

Airline Discounts: 

The LGMA is pleased to partner with airlines to offer special discounts for travel to/from Kelowna between June 3-19  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 UDMB4EF1 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 website and use coupon code 1G0Z9SF.  

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

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: 

Through generous financial support from Lidstone & Company Law Corporation, grants in the amount of $500 are available to assist eligible local government professionals with transportation from a region outside that of the conference venue. Review the eligibility requirements and application information.