Secure your spot for upcoming events and webinars designed to inform, inspire, and connect the business community. These upcoming sessions offer opportunities to learn, stay engaged, and network with fellow industry and community members.
THRIVE: People Leaders Workshop Series
go2HR is hosting a two-part virtual leadership series designed to strengthen psychological health and safety capacity for tourism and hospitality leaders:
- April 8 | Caring for Ourselves | 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- April 15 | Caring for Others | 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
You may attend one session or both. Register through the links above.
Business Academy
The Kelowna Chamber is hosting two upcoming sessions as part of its Business Academy series:
- April 8 | The 90-Day Marketing Plan That Actually Gets Done | 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- April 14 | Beyond Handshakes: Modern Strategies for Effective Networking | 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
IMPACT 2026: Inspired City Summit
IMPACT 2026, hosted by the City of Kelowna and lead sponsor, Dante Group, will bring together community leaders, sector professionals, and changemakers from Interior BC's non-profit sector for a two-day event offering opportunities for learning, connection, and inspiration. The Summit Social at the Rotary Centre for the Arts will kick things off on April 10, followed by a full day of programming on April 11 at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Grand Okanagan Resort.
Visit the City of Kelowna website for more details and to register.
Connect + Collab Mixer: The Art of Hospitality
Join The Chic Experience on April 14 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for its next Connect + Collab Mixer, featuring a panel discussion on the art of hospitality. Visit Eventbrite to learn more and to register.
Building Inclusive Workplaces
On April 15 at 10 a.m., HR Consultant with go2HR, Cindy Conti, will host this engaging and informative online session that will help tourism industry members unlock the benefits of disability inclusion and discover how inclusive leadership strengthens teams, improves retention, and supports a more sustainable tourism future. Learn more and find registration information here.
Events Hosted by Kelowna Chamber
In addition to its Business Academy and monthly Commerce ConneX events, the Kelowna Chamber is also hosting the following events in April:
- April 16 | Member 101 | 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
- April 16 | Top 40 Under 40 Announcement | 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- April 21 | Speaker Series: Mayor Tom Dyas, The State of the City | 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- April 27 | 2026 Presidents Dinner | 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Business After Hours & Coffee Socials
Central Okanagan community organizations and business improvement associations regularly host business coffee socials and business after-hours events—click the links below for more info on those being held in the coming weeks:
- April 15: Lake Country Business After Hours | 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- April 16: Greater Westside Board of Trade Business After Hours | 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- April 16: Landmark After Hours | 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- April 21: Young Professional Coffee Social & Coworking Day | 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. (coffee social), stay until 5 p.m. for coworking
- April 22: Commerce ConneX | 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- April 22: Downtown Kelowna After 5 | 5 p.m.
BC Hotel Association's (BCHA) Fast Track Your Future Series
The BCHA invites aspiring, new, and seasoned leaders to attend its online Fast Track Your Future Series, where they can build practical skills, improve performance, and advance their careers.
Remaining courses for 2026:
- Guest Experience & Service Excellence | April 21 – May 26, 2026
- Advanced Leadership for Hospitality Professionals – Level 2 | April 22 – May 27, 2026
Upcoming 2026 Events
Local / Regional
- SAVE THE DATE: May 7: Tourism Kelowna AGM & Industry Mixer | Kelowna, BC
- May 25–27: BC Aviation Council 2026 Conference | Kelowna, BC
- June 4 & 5: The Summit: Business + Leadership Festival | Kelowna, BC
Provincial
- April 14–15: 2026 BC Hotel Association Summit | Nanaimo, BC
- May 20–22: BC Outdoor Recreation Conference | Kamloops, BC
- June 1–3: 74th Annual BC Chamber of Commerce AGM & Conference | Fort St. John, BC
National
- April 20–24: National Tourism Week 2026
- April 19-25: National Volunteer Week 2026
- June 15–16: Culinary Tourism Alliance’s Taste of Place Summit | Edmonton, AB
Do you have an upcoming event or webinar that would be of interest to those in the tourism industry? Please email us so we can include the information in our next roundup.
