While you are here be sure to take part in these great opportunities:
Pension Consulting with Jerry Woytack (by appointment)
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 but only available for current LGMA members who are
at least 50 years old and have
held membership for at least the past five years (you can check your membership details in
LGMA MyAccount). Bring your most recent Pension Corporation member benefit statement.
Appointments will be available onsite on:
Registration info coming soon.
President’s Welcome Reception & Trade Show Kick-Off (Tuesday, 5:00-7:30 PM)
(Sponsored by Lidstone & Company)
Join Board President Keri-Ann Austin to kick off LGMA2026! Reacquaint with old friends and connect with new colleagues. Meet knowledgeable exhibitors who supply the goods and services that make our work possible.
Professional Headshots with Stuart Bish (by appointment)
(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 Do you have an outdated headshot or don’t have one at all and you’d like to refresh your professional image with a professional photograph?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. There will be 50 appointments available. Photos will be taken onsite on:
Registration info coming soon.
Thank you to Civic Legal LLP for helping to make you look your best!
Member Awards and Gala Dinner
(Thursday from 6:30 PM)
Get excited for the grand finale of LGMA2026! Enjoy the bounty of the Okanagan with locally-inspired cuisine. Celebrate LGMA members who have made significant contributions to local government service this past year at the Awards Ceremony. Cap things off by dancing the night away to the songs you know and love brought to you by multi award-winning DJ Tim Tweed.
Connection Corners at the Trade Show
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 will be available to provide delegates with information about education and local government certification programs.
Event App
Don’t miss the opportunity to connect in real time with colleagues, peers, and business leads. Link up with sector colleagues in advance of the conference and set up a time to enjoy coffee or lunch together while onsite. Comment and share experiences in the interactive session chat space about concurrent sessions, download session materials, and leave feedback - all right in the app.
Conference Registration
Find fellow delegates, pick up your conference badge, and grab your complimentary delegate bag, along with some sweet giveaways procured from Penticton and surrounding region. The bounty of the Okanagan will be brought right into the convention centre and you can take home a sustainable conference souvenir.
The LGMA office is located on the traditional territories of the lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) Peoples, also known as the Xʷsepsəm (Kosapsum) and Songhees Nations, whose relationships with the land continue to this day. We extend our gratitude to them and to the many Indigenous Nations on whose territories we work.
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