Numerous local, provincial, and national organizations continue to host webinars and virtual events to provide information, to help us stay connected, and to inspire new ways of thinking. Here are some of the webinars you can attend in the weeks ahead.

Up, Up & Away: How Destinations Are Preparing for An Imminent Return to Travel

Join Q.Digitial and destination marketing leaders for this one-hour webinar on Wednesday, August 19 at 10 a.m. PDT where they will discuss LGBTQ travellers and their return to travel. 

 
Destination BC (DBC) Industry Calls

Join DBC’s bi-weekly industry calls for industry-specific updates related to COVID-19. The next call takes place on Thursday, August 20, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. PDT. Email covid19response@destinationbc.ca to participate.

 
Voices Unheard

Every Tuesday from 7 to 7:30 p.m. PDT, until September 15, Unicorns.Live is producing a livestream, in partnership with Kelowna Pride, to bring awareness to underrepresented members of society. 

 

Hootsuite Tech Talks: Cyber Security & Social Media

Join Hootsuite for a LinkedIn Live on Tuesday, August 25, at 9 a.m. PDT to learn more about cyber security and how to keep your social media channels safe.

 
Creating Professional Video Content Using Your Phone

Join Small Business BC and presenter, Stefan van Mourik, on Wednesday, August 26, from 1 to 3 p.m. PDT, to learn techniques to help make professional-looking videos with your smartphone.

 
Violence Prevention & Conflict Resolution in the Workplace

This webinar is presented by go2HR, in collaboration with the BC Hotel Association (BCHA) and BC’s Alliance of Beverage Licensees (ABLE BC), on Wednesday, August 26, from 1 to 2 p.m. PDT. The session will be facilitated by Phil Eastwood, a leading expert in workplace violence and conflict resolution. 

 

Special Townhall with BC Minister of Health, Honourable Adrian Dix

Take part in the Okanagan School of Business Speakers Series townhall with BC Minister of Health, Honourable Adrian Dix, which takes place on Thursday, August 27, at 12 p.m. PDT.

 

Masterclass: Optimizing Your Social Media Strategy to Boost Your Social Presence

On Thursday, August 27, at 11 a.m. PDT, Meltwater will be hosting a tutorial with tips on ways to improve social media strategy. 

 

Virtual Lunchbox Lectures: Culture Food for Thought

The last two installments of Kelowna Museums, Kelowna Art Gallery, and Sncəwips Heritage Museum’s virtual lectures series will take place on September 1 and 15, from 12-1 p.m. 

 

Small Business BC: AccessAbility Month

Starting September 1, in recognition of AccessAbility Month, Small Business BC will feature 17 webinars, all with ASL interpretation and closed captioning. The first webinar, COVID Safety and Energy Efficiency for Your Small Business, will take place on September 2 from 10 to 11 a.m. PDT. 

 

Hospitality & Tourism Industry Update

The Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC) and the BC Hotel Association are co-hosting a webinar on Wednesday, September 2, from 1 to 2 p.m. PDT to provide industry updates.