In-Person Programs
Learn alongside your peers with LGMA's In-Person Programing. Stay up-to-date and on the latest emerging trends and training opportunities while networking with your colleagues.
Connect with peers from across the province in-person and learn techniques and strategies that will help you become a more effective local government leader. Find events such as the CAO Forum, Corporate Officer Forum, as well as other conference and networking events.
To find information about a specific program (i.e. "Administrative Professionals Conference"), try using the search bar below.
Invigorate Your Leadership February 18-20, 2025 Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort, Victoria, BC Registration is limited to CAOs, appointed Deputy CAOs and Executive Director CEOs of Affiliate Members. CAO Forum sessions can be used towards Continuous Professional Learning credits. The CAO Forum is an annual offering for local government Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs) to meet with their colleagues and discuss issues of mutual concern in a congenial atmosphere. The 2025 Forum is designed to invigorate CAOs leadership strengths to include good governance, labour negotiations, self-compassion, navigating Indigenous engagement, and HR trends. A pre-forum workshop on 'Your Employment as a CAO' is also offered through a separate registration and pricing. Review the program brochure and register online before February 4, 2025. Early Bird registration rates until December 31, 2024. member rate: $770 + GST / non-member rate: $895 + GST Regular registration rates starting January 1, 2025 member rate: $870 + GST / non-member rate: $945 + GST Off-site dinner is included in the forum fee, but participants can purchase an $80 ticket for their spouse or companion when they register. Register separately for the Pre-forum workshop: Your Employment as a CAO $210 LGMA Member, $235 Non-Member Hotel Accommodations: Delta Hotels Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort, room rate: $199 + GST Reservations must be made by January 28, 2025. Book your hotel room via the hotel reservation passkey link. Cancellation Policy: Cancellations are accepted without penalty before 4:30 p.m. on February 4, 2025. No refunds provided after this date but registration can be transferred to another colleague. NEW $500 Travel Grant: Through financial support from Lidstone & Company Law Corporation, one grant in the amount of $500 is available for eligible local government professionals travelling to the 2025 CAO Forum. Review the eligibility requirements and submission form. LGMA gratefully acknowledges the financial support of this program from:
2025 CAO Dinner Sunday, September 21, 2025 Craft Beer Market, 450 Swift Street, Victoria, BC Register online before September 8, 2025. The LGMA will hold a CAO Dinner as a chance to connect with colleagues during UBCM week in Victoria, BC. The LGMA is proud to carry forward and facilitate a space for peer-learning that was originally championed by CAOs within the sector. Hosted by LGMA President and long-standing member, Ron Poole. CAOs and Deputy CAOs are invited to attend with partners and spouses. This is a networking dinner. Cost: $99 + GST/ member rate, or $115.50+ GST/ non-member Spousal tickets: $99 + GST
Corporate Officer Forum SAVE THE DATE October 1-3, 2025 Penticton Lakeside Resort, Penticton, BC The program for the 2025 forum is under development. Attendance is reserved for Corporate Officers and Deputy Corporate Officers only. Since 2006, this educational offering has focused on emerging trends and legal and legislative changes of relevance to BC local government Corporate Officers. The 2024 Forum will feature local government experts to support you as a key trusted officer, tasked with safeguarding information and providing service to elected officials, staff, and the public. Take this opportunity to come together to connect and learn as a community. Review the 2024 forum brochure for reference only. NEW $500 Travel Grant: Through financial support from Lidstone & Company Law Corporation, one grant in the amount of $500 is available for eligible local government and First Nation professionals travelling to the forum. Review the eligibility requirements and submit your application. Submit your session topics for the Knowledge Café session, Legal Update, and Ministry update in advance of the forum. For more information, contact Liz Cornwell, Advisor, Corporate Officer Advisory Committee at lcornwell@lgma.ca
Administrative Professionals Conference SAVE THE DATE November 5-7, 2025 Richmond Convention Centre, Richmond, BC This program is currently under development and registration has not yet opened. Please review the following event information for reference. NEW interested list system: Join the interested list here . If you previously contacted us to join the waitlist, you do not need to fill in the form. If you are an Executive Assistant, Office Coordinator, Supervisor, Clerk or Front-line staff working in BC local or First Nations government organizations, this conference has been designed for you. Opportunities to network with peers, discuss important issues of common concern and develop strategies to address them, plus a few wellness activities will be included. 2025 Program Fees: Early Bird Rate: $962.50 + GST Regular Rate: $1,017.50 + GST Hotel Accommodations: $285 + taxes per night stay LGMA has negotiated a group rooming block and once registration opens, the booking link for accommodations will be available. Review the 2024 program brochure for reference only. 2025 program has not yet been developed. $500 Travel Grant: Through financial support from Lidstone & Company Law Corporation, one grant in the amount of $500 is available for eligible local government and First Nation professionals travelling to the Admin Conference. Review the eligibility requirements and submit your application form. Past Events: 2024: October 23-25 in Victoria 2023: October 25-27 in Richmond 2019: April 10-12 in Nanaimo 2018: May 14-15 in Victoria 2017: September 20-22 in Richmond For information about programs before 2017, please contact office@lgma.ca
First Nations and Local Government Land Use Planning Regional Workshop October 21-23, 2025 En'owkin Centre, SnPink’tn (Penticton), BC We acknowledge this event takes place at the En'owkin Centre, located in the unceded Syilx-Okanagan Nation Territory in the community of SnPink'tn (the Penticton Indian Band). This gratitude extends to the many Indigenous Nations on whose territories we work, live and play. Join us for a 2.5-day workshop specifically designed to enhance connections and understanding between First Nations and local governments on using land use frameworks and identifying tools for developing shared land use practices. With the input of experienced practitioners from First Nations and local governments, this workshop features regionally curated content for the Interior BC region . In the spirit of collaboration and knowledge-sharing, we strongly encourage planners and administrators interested in this workshop to reach out and invite their First Nations/local government counterparts they work with to attend the workshop together. Program Eligibility: The content of this regional workshop is specifically curated for the Interior region . Registration is reserved for planners, administrators, and land use managers working in First Nations and local governments in this region. To ensure equitable access to the workshop, we limit registration to two (2) seats per organization . If you wish to register more than 2 individuals from your organization or wish to attend but do not meet the criteria, please contact LGMA Office at office@lgma.ca to express your interest. Registration Review the workshop brochure and register online by October 7, 2025. Seats are limited to 25 First Nations and 25 Local Government employees. Fees for attending the workshop, include daytime meals. Participants are required to make their own hotel accommodations. Early Bird Registration Rate (until September 9): $737 + GST Regular Registration Rate: $781 + GST First Nations participants are eligible for bursaries . Eligible applicants facing financial barriers associated with registration and travel costs are encouraged to apply. The maximum amount per applicant will be announced in July 2025. Please submit your application online by October 7, 2025 . Accommodations Penticton offers a wide range of accommodation options and participants are responsible for making their own accommodation and travel arrangements. Participants can take advantage of special discounted rates available through Corporate Supply Arrangements (CSAs) with the BC Provincial Government to attend this workshop. These pre-negotiated rates offer great value and are an easy way to help keep travel costs in check. For more information, please click the links below. CSA Guidelines Eligible Accommodation in SnPink'tn (Penticton) Please update the arrival date as needed. CSA Frequently Asked Questions For more accommodation options, please refer to Visit Penticton . Be sure to book early to secure your preferred location. Cancellation Policy: Cancellations and changes are accepted without penalty until October 7 . No refunds are provided after October 7 . We greatly appreciate the support of the Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs.
