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2026 Annual Conference, June 9-11


Penticton Trade and Convention Centre

273 Power Street, Penticton, BC


We gratefully acknowledge that we will be gathering on the

ancestral, unceded territory of the syilx / Okanagan People. 


LGMA2026 will bring together local government practitioners from across British Columbia for three days of learning, networking, and an experience that will continue to positively impact their work throughout the year. Explore current topics and trends, launch ideas and dialogue, and support local government solutions.

Program details and registration coming Spring 2026. 

Now accepting speaker proposals

We invite you to share your knowledge or highlight your organization’s best practices and innovations at the Annual Conference. The theme for 2026 is Empowered Communities, Cultivating Connections.

Find out more and submit your proposal before October 31!

Next LGMA Time Capsule


At the 1999 LGMA Annual Conference, a time capsule was sealed to commemorate the start of the new millennium. In 2025, it was reopened once again at the annual conference by former president, Patti Ferguson.


Help us create a new time capsule and leave a piece of your community’s legacy for future generations to discover in 2050. It will be sealed at the 2026 conference.

Featured Accommodation

More information coming Spring 2026

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Trade Show returns June 9 & 10, 2026


Registration for the trade show will open in early 2026.


For any trade show questions, contact Shannon Gustafsson sgustafsson@lgma.ca.

 What our Conference attendees say...

“As a newer CAO, I found all the topics beneficial and it goes without saying that the networking opportunities were
invaluable.”
“This was probably the best LGMA annual conference I’ve attended. Every session I attended was valuable, and the scheduling was spot-on.”

“The ability to have open conversations and hear how others are dealing with similar situations is excellent. All sessions provided an opportunity to look at issues from a different perspective. I think this allows growth and professional development.”