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.
Working with Travel Trade
BC tourism businesses and community DMOs are invited to join Destination BC on February 10 for a 60-minute webinar to learn more about the world of travel trade. The free session will take place from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Learn more and register here.
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:
- Downtown After 5 | February 10, 2026 | 5 p.m.
- Commerce ConneX | February 12, 2026 | 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
- GWBT Business After Hours | February 18, 2026 | 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Kelowna Chamber Events
- Business Academy: The Kelowna Chamber is presenting the first session of its Business Academy on February 11 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The hands-on session will focus on using ChatGPT or similar chatbot assistants.
- Speakers Series: Kelowna International Airport CEO, Sam Samaddar, will be speaking at the Chamber's first Speakers Series session of the year. The luncheon event will take place on February 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Click the links above or visit the Chamber website to learn more about the events and to register.
KWIB Business Bootcamp
Kelowna Women in Business (KWIB) is hosting its third annual Business Bootcamp on February 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sessions at the one-day event will cover a variety of topics, including business fundamentals, building your business, and growing professionally and personally. Visit the KWIB website to learn more and to secure your spot.
24th Annual Key Business Awards
The Greater Westside Board of Trade (GWBT) will hand out its annual Key Business Awards at a dinner and presentation on February 24, starting at 5:30 p.m. Tickets for the event can be purchased through the GWBT website.
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:
- Managing Food & Beverage Operations | March 4 – April 8, 2026
- Guest Experience & Service Excellence | April 21 – May 26, 2026
- Advanced Leadership for Hospitality Professionals – Level 2 | April 22 – May 27, 2026
Upcoming 2026 Tourism Events
In Kelowna and Area
- March 4–6: BC Tourism Industry Conference | Kelowna, BC
Around the Province
- March 6–8: BC Farmer's Market Conference | North Vancouver, BC
- Includes a one-day Culinary Tourism Event on March 6, where attendees can explore how to attract culinary & agritourism visitors, create multi-sensory experiences, and tell their unique “taste of place” story.
- April 1: WORTH Leadership Summit 2026 | Vancouver, BC
- April 14–15: 2026 BC Hotel Association Summit | Nanaimo, BC
- May 20–22: BC Outdoor Recreation Conference | Kamloops, BC
Outside of BC
- February 17–10: International Indigenous Tourism Conference | Amiskwacîwâskahikan (Edmonton), AB
- 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.
