Networking

While you are here be sure to take part in these great opportunities: 


Pension Consulting with Jerry Woytack (by appointment, Wednesday and Thursday)


If you’re contemplating retirement in the near future, sign up for a personalized, 45-minute session with pension specialist Jerry Woytack. This service is complimentary for current LGMA members who are at least 50 years old and have held membership for at least the past five years. Bring your most recent Pension Corporation member benefit statement. Sign up in advance by reaching out to office@lgma.ca, or on-site at the Conference registration desk.


Early Risers' Club, Guided Run or Walk (Wednesday and Thursday, 6:30-7:15 a.m.)   


Up early? Start things off right before the working part of the day begins! Led by City of Kelowna recreation staff, groups will step out from the Delta Grand Okanagan lobby.  

Professional Headshots Opportunity (Sponsored by Civic Legal LLP)


Are you in need of a professional headshot for your local government or LinkedIn page? Do you have an outdated headshot or don’t have one at all and you’d like to refresh your professional image with a professional photograph? If you said yes, then sign up for a 15-minute photo shoot at LGMA’s Annual Conference. We have space for the first 50 people to register. Photo shoots will be taken onsite and run from:


  • Wednesday, June 11, 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, June 12; 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Contact office@lgma.ca to register before May 27. 


This opportunity is available by the generous support of Civic Legal LLP. 

President’s Welcome Reception & Trade Show Kick-Off  (Tuesday, 5:00-7:00 PM)

(Sponsored by Lidstone & Company)     


Join LGMA President Doug Holmes to kick off the 2025 Conference! Reacquaint with old friends and connect with new colleagues. Meet knowledgeable exhibitors who supply the goods and services that make our work possible.   

Conference Finale: Gala Dinner and Awards  (Thursday - 6:30 PM Reception) (Sponsored by Young Anderson)


Gather together one more time to celebrate LGMA2025! Enjoy the bounty of the Okanagan with locally-inspired cuisine. Then, the LGMA awards will shine a spotlight on members who have made significant contributions to local government service this past year. Cap things off by dancing to the songs you know and love brought to you by Kelowna’s own Rann Berry and the Random Act, who have opened for artists such as Colin James, Trooper, Honeymoon Suite, The Powder Blues Band, Randy Bachman, Loverboy, The Stampeders, April Wine, Beatlemania, Crash Test Dummies and many more top acts.

Connection Corners on the Trade Show Floor


Engage in meaningful conversations and build your network at specific connection corners located on the Trade Show floor. Join a discussion with your peers, ask questions, and share your advice on topics that matter the most to our sector. As conversations flow, create a list of who you might want to follow up with during the event and beyond!


Education Kiosk at the Trade Show


Representatives from several post-secondary educational institutions and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs will be available to provide delegates with information about education and local government certification programs.

Event App and Gamification

Sponsored by Stewart McDannold Stuart  


Don’t miss the opportunity to connect in real time with colleagues, peers, and business leads. Connect with colleagues in advance of the conference and set-up time to enjoy coffee or lunch together while on-site. Comment and share experiences in the interactive session chat space about concurrent sessions, or interact with the gamification challenges throughout the conference.