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.


All Candidates Forums

The Kelowna Chamber is hosting candidate forums in advance of the upcoming provincial election:

Each forum takes place from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Tickets include breakfast and can be purchased via the links above. 


Young Professional Coffee Social

Okanagan Young Professionals (OYP) Collective's next coffee social is set for Wednesday, October 9, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The drop-in networking event will occur at Okanagan College's E Building Atrium. Admission to the event is free, though advance registration is recommended. 

 

Governing through Change : How Agile Processes and AI impact an organization

On October 9, the Institute for Corporate Directors (ICD) will host this session at the Kelowna Yacht Club from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The session will discuss how organizations can remain steadfast and focused on their core values and strategies amidst ongoing change. Tickets can be purchased through the ICD website. 


Business After Hours

Several Central Okanagan organizations are hosting business after-hours events—click the links below for more info:


Small Business BC (SBBC) Live Education

In celebration of Small Business Week, which takes place from October 20-26, 2024, Small Business BC (SBBC) is offering six webinars that are either free or cost $10 to join. 

SBBC regularly hosts live webinars and provides access to on-demand learning. Visit the SBBC website to see what's coming up and to find more information on accessing these and future education webinars, along with other SBBC resources, free of charge, on Destination BC’s website.


Future Events

Have an upcoming event or webinar that would interest those in the tourism industry? Email us so we can include the information in our next roundup.