Local, provincial, and national organizations regularly host in-person and virtual events to provide learning and networking opportunities and facilitate discussions on various topics. Here are some upcoming events you can attend in the weeks ahead.


Beyond Handshakes: Modern Strategies for Effective Networking

The Greater Westside Board of Trade (GWBT) is inviting local business professionals and entrepreneurs to attend this 2-hour session, facilitated by Patrick von Pander, Founder of The Big Picture Coach, on Thursday, April 10, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Find out more and register through the GWBT website. 


We're in This Together: An Outlook on Community Safety Services and Programs

The Kelowna Chamber's next Speaker Series session will bring together together leaders from health, city planning, fire services, and other key sectors to engage in a collaborative dialogue on the programs and services that can enhance community safety. The in-person luncheon event takes place at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Grand Okanagan Resort on Thursday, April 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Find out more and register through the Chamber website. 


Business After Hours

Central Okanagan community organizations and business improvement associations regularly host business after-hours events—click the links below for more info on those being held in the coming weeks:


All Candidates Forums

Area residents can attend the following all candidates forums in advance of the federal election:

  • West Kelowna | Wednesday, April 16, 2025 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
  • Kelowna | Thursday, April 17, 2025 | 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.


Engage & Inspire: Strategies to Elevate Workplace Communication for Managers and Supervisors

On Wednesday, April 23, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., go2HR will host a virtual session focused on elevating workplace communication. The session will be led by Beata Chami, an organizational psychologist and certified coach. Learn more and register here. 


Mayor Milsom's State of the City

On Wednesday, April 23, West Kelowna Mayor, Gord Milsom, will deliver a State of the City presentation. The luncheon event will be held at the Cove Lakeside Resort from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 plus tax, and can be purchased through the GWBT website.  


Upcoming Provincial and National Tourism Industry Events


Do you have an upcoming event or webinar that would interest those in the tourism industry? Please email us so we can include the information in our next roundup.