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2023 CONFERENCE, June 13-15, Nanaimo, BC
We gratefully acknowledge we will be gathering on the Traditional Territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nations
At this important juncture LGMA2023, Taking Stock, (Re) Shaping Together, provides an opportunity for local government leaders, experts, and partners to reflect, analyze, and strategize for effective decision-making going forward; share tools, resources, and transferable lessons learned; and collectively address emerging issues impacting communities, citizens, and local government organizations.
SAVE THE DATE for 2024: June 11-13, 2024, Victoria Conference Centre, Victoria, BC
Registration for the 2023 Annual Conference is now closed.
Preview conference at-a-glance agenda for cancellation policy and other details.
CONFERENCE FEES* (before GST)
Early Bird (until April 30): $730 member, $860 non-member
Regular Rates (after April 30): $825 member, $920 non-member
(*includes President’s Reception, breakfast and lunch on Wed and Thurs, and Thurs dinner)
PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP FEES (before GST; includes lunch)
Communications Forum: $325 Early Bird; $375 After April 30
Responding to Climate Disasters: (8:30 - Noon)
Strengthening Our Communities: Capital Programs (1 - 4 PM)
Half Day Prices: $215 Early Bird; $245 after April 30
GUEST MEAL TICKETS can be purchased separately.
Refunds & Cancellations: Cancellations and request for refunds are accepted before May 30, 2023. No refunds after May 30, however, as we want this to be a safe event, alternatives will be considered due to circumstances related to COVID-19 that do not allow the registrant to travel.
Third Party Events: LGMA understands that third parties may elect to hold their own event alongside LGMA’s Conference. LGMA assumes no liability for any damage or loss that may arise from these third-party events.
Notice of Filiming & Photography: When you attend this event, photography, audio and video recording may occur. By entering the event venue, you consent to such recording media and its release, publication, exhibition or reproduction for eductional or promotional purposes.
Top 5 Reasons You Should Attend
- Professional Development: In-depth sessions led by local government experts to provide critical skills that you can put into action back at the office.
- Networking: Meeting in person again means you can network face-to-face with colleagues from across BC, laugh and share stories, meet at a Connections Corner for group discussions and reconnect again.
- Inspiration: Keynote sessions meant to get you thinking differently today to help you reflect, analyze and strategize to reshape your tomorrow.
- 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 in moving your organization forward.
- 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 LGMA2023
LGMA2023 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:
- WANEEK HORN-MILLER, Indigenous and Reconciliation Activist and Olympian
- JESSE HIRSH, Futurist and Digital Strategist
TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION:
Accommodation:
Book your hotel accommodations at one of our conference hotels before the cut-off dates.
- Coast Bastion Hotel - SOLD OUT $189 - $209 Standard rooms, King or Double.
- Best Western Dorchester Hotel - Almost Gone!$160 - $170 standard rooms. Book before May 13, 2023.
Once hotel blocks are full, participants can make their own hotel arrangements at Marriott Courtyard in Nanaimo. Be sure to ask for a government rate as the LGMA has NOT taken out a room block at this property.
Airline Discounts:
The LGMA is pleased to partner with airlines to offer special discounts for travel between June 6-22, 2023 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 to/from Nanaimo. To qualify you must enter promotion code use promo code EUX49GY1 when booking online.
WESTJET is also offering delegates 5% discounts off Econo and 10% off EconoFlex and Premium fares for travel to/from Nanaimo. To qualify, please visit www.westjet.com/conventions and use coupon code 0S6I1SR.
For more travel information or tips on things to see and do visit Tourism Nanaimo.
HEALTH & SAFETY: LGMA is continually monitoring COVID-19 guidance and restrictions from the BC Provincial Health Officer and adjusting event plans based on known conditions.
Event App sponsored by Stewart McDannold Stuart
Our event app is available exclusively for registered attendees to help you make the most of LGMA2023! Powered by EventMobi, the app provides our conference attendees with the ability to view event schedules and personalized agendas, details about speakers, conference room locations, take notes, download resources, connect with other attendees, get real-time updates, provide session feedback and more. Information on downloading the app will be sent to registered attendees closer to the event date.
The LGMA gratefully acknowledges and sincerely thanks all 2023 Sponsors
