EVOLUTIONARY – The theme for this year’s conference……
Building on our network foundations of peer-to-peer support, and chambers-powering-chambers, we can’t wait to spend time with you in Kelowna this year. In the short time that we will have together we will dive into “meeting each other where we are at”, by exploring things like…. How do we evolve in our roles for our own growth and for our Chamber? How to we evolve our relationships with each other in our network, with our sponsors and partners, with our members and boards? How do we evolve ourselves personally, in our career and in our life in general? How can we evolve the way we support each other, giving when we can give and being brave to ask for support when we need it?
So this year, come prepared to “play” and bring an “evolutionary” lens to how we move the dial as individuals and as a network, from whatever place you are currently in.
Conference day time location: Kelowna Yacht Club, 1370 Water Street, Kelowna. See more...
Sunday, May 26, 2024
Arrive early and explore Kelowna - see some suggestions here.
5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Welcome Reception & Networking
The Prestige Beach House, 1675 Abbott St, Kelowna
Monday, May 27, 2024
The Kelowna Yacht Club, Grant Banquet Room, 1370 Water St #1, Kelowna
See information about parking at the Yacht Club
7:45 – 8:15 a.m. Breakfast & Networking
8:15 - 8:45 a.m. Welcome, Introductions & Opening Remarks
8:45 – 10:00 a.m. Community of Best Practice – Chamberland Style
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Group workshops on the Top 6 Topics that are most important to Chambers in today’s landscape.
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Topics will be determined from pre-conference survey & group discussion to start the conference.
10:00 - 10:30 a.m. Sponsor message & networking break
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Group Presentations #1 - 4
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Sponsor messages & networking lunch
1:00 – 1:30 p.m. Group Presentations #5 + 6
1:30 - 2:00 p.m. Ladder of Inference
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How do our assumptions cloud our judgement and influence our actions.
What role do our biases and personal agendas play in our relationships.
2:00 – 2:30 p.m. Sponsor messages & networking break
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Identifying our personal & professional values
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Where is there alignment?
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Where are there gaps and potential conflict?
3:30 – 4:00 p.m. Day 1 wrap up & reflection
4:30 - 5:30 pm. Networking hour with our sponsors
(South Patio - Kelowna Yacht Club, cash bar)
6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Dinner at the Curious Cafe, 1423 Ellis St, Kelowna
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
The Kelowna Yacht Club, Grant Banquet Room, 1370 Water St #1, Kelowna
7:45 – 8:15 a.m. Breakfast & Networking
8:15 – 8:45 a.m. 2024 Chamber Executives of British Columbia,
Annual General Meeting & Awards
8:45 – 9:45 a.m. Chamber “Outside The Box” – Panel
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Hear “evolutionary” success stories, unique programs, and significant wins from your Chamber colleagues.
9:45 - 10:15 a.m. Sponsor message & networking break
10:15 – 11:45 a.m. Closing & Conference Wrap Up
Ending powerfully and solidifying relationships
Lunch on your own