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.
Making Financial Forecasts Work: Smarter Decisions for Startups
Accelerate Okanagan invites early-stage startup founders and leaders in scale-up and growth-stage companies to join them on Tuesday, January 28, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., for this session on financial forecasting. Taking place at MNP's Office in the Landmark District, this 2-hour session will focus on using financial forecasts to uncover opportunities, avoid pitfalls, and bring clarity to the uncertainty of startup life. Tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite.
Young Professional Coffee Social
Okanagan Young Professionals (OYP) Collective's next coffee social is set for Wednesday, January 29, from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. The drop-in networking event will occur at Sncewips Heritage Museum in West Kelowna. Admission to the event is free, though advance registration is recommended.
LEVEL UP - AI Summit Series
On Thursday, January 30, Csek Creative is holding a half-day session focused on AI, with a panel discussion and screening of Peter H. Diamandis' presentation at Level Up 2024. The session will take place at the Laurel Packinghouse from 12 to 5 p.m. Visit Eventbrite to learn more and to purchase tickets.
Tackling Good Governance
Internationally recognized ethics and governance guru, Alexandra Wrage, and former Chair of the board of Rugby Canada, Sally Dennis, will lead a conversation about governance reform, while also lessons and insights they've gained through their work. Presented by the Institute of Corporate Directors, this session runs from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 6, at the Kelowna Yacht Club. Click here for more info and to secure your tickets.
Upcoming Major Events in Kelowna
- February 28–March 9: 2025 Montana's Brier
- September 10–13: Country Music Week 2025
Upcoming Provincial and National Tourism Industry Events
- February 25–27: International Indigenous Tourism Conference | Montreal, Quebec
- March 5–7: BC Tourism Industry Conference | Vancouver, BC
- April 7 - 11: National Tourism Week in Canada
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.