Stay connected, build your skills, and discover new opportunities through upcoming business events and webinars in and around Kelowna. This latest roundup highlights practical learning, fresh industry insights, and valuable opportunities to connect and collaborate.
Tourism Kelowna Member & Partner Events
Tourism Kelowna's team is hosting two events for its members and partners in early November:
- November 3: Introduction to Tourism Kelowna's 2027–2031 Strategic Plan (webinar) | 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. | Free
- November 4: Member Connect Event (in-person) | 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. | $15 plus tax (includes two drink tickets)
Connect with Jacqui Dowling at jacqui@tourismkelowna.com for more information about these events and to secure your spot.
OFFSITE: The Courage to go Bigger
Accelerate Okanagan's (AO) flagship event for founders and C-Suite leaders, OFFSITE presented by TELUS, takes place on November 5 at the KF Centre for Excellence. The day-long event will feature an array of sessions, including keynote presentations, panel discussions, and workshops. The day will close with happy hour and networking. Visit the OFFSITE website to learn more, meet the speakers, and to purchase tickets.
Trade Diversification: Where Do We Stand?
On November 10, the Kelowna Chamber is hosting a three-hour, in-person session led by Sara Wilshaw, Canada's Chief Trade Commissioner, to discuss trade diversification and explore strategies to drive growth in international markets. To attend, you must register by November 3, 2026. Learn more here.
2026 Kelowna Business Excellence Awards
Join the Kelowna Chamber, along with co-presenting sponsors Lawson Lundell LLP and BEEM Credit Union, on November 20, 2026, at Delta Hotels by Marriott Grand Okanagan Resort for the 39th Annual Business Excellence Awards Gala, celebrating the businesses, organizations, and individuals who make our community exceptional, including those nominated in the Excellence in Tourism, Hospitality & Visitor Experience category. Tickets to the event, which takes place from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., are available for purchase through the Kelowna Chamber website.
Upcoming Regional, Provincial, and National Events
- November 4-6: ITBC Annual General Meeting and Indigenous Tourism Gathering | Vancouver, BC
- November 17-19: 2026 Tourism Congress | Fredericton, NB
- November 18: Yes Shef | Vancouver, BC
- November 18-19: Sport Event Exchange BC (SEEBC) | Richmond, BC
- January 24-27: 2027 IMPACT Sustainability Travel & Tourism Conference | Victoria, BC | Early-bird pricing is in effect until November 30, 2026. Tourism Kelowna members: Connect with our team to receive a discount code for 10% off registration.
- February 24-26: 2027 BC Tourism Industry Conference | Victoria, BC | Early-bird pricing is in effect until January 14, 2027
- May 10-11: 2027 BCHA Summit | Vancouver, BC | Early-bird pricing is in effect until February 15, 2027
- May 17-18: Taste of Place Summit | Kelowna, BC | Early-bird pricing is in effect until December 31, 2026
Do you have an upcoming event or webinar that would interest people in the tourism industry? Please email us so we can include the information in our next roundup.