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Convention Program
The 2023 UBCM Convention Program is continually evolving and available to view on ubcm.ca.
We’re excited to have you join us at Convention 2023 in September. The Convention week kicks off Monday with a series of study sessions. Our staff have taken big topics and geared them towards local government implementation.
Also on Monday is a new session focused on women and non-binary folks in local leadership. Called Beyond Balance: Bypassing Barriers, this session will be an interactive conversation about the unique experience women and gender-diverse people have in local government, successes in the sector, and the systemic and structural changes needed to continue forward momentum. An informal reception will follow the business portion of the event to allow for networking.
View the full Monday program HERE.
If you haven’t done so already, you can augment your base registration to sign-up, with a nominal fee, to participate in these important learning opportunities. Seats are limited, so please reserve early. To Modify your existing registration, login with the email address and the registration number shown on your original 2023 registration receipt. If you have any questions regarding amending your registration, please email convention@ubcm.ca. |
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Requesting Provincial Government Staff Meetings
The Provincial Appointment Book provides UBCM local government and First Nations members directions on how to request a meeting with The Premier, Cabinet Ministers, and Provincial Government Staff from Ministries, Agencies, Commissions, and Corporations (MACC) during the 2023 UBCM Convention.
Provincial Appointment Desk staff will be available on-site in Vancouver to schedule meetings. The Provincial Appointment Desk will be located in the lobby of the Vancouver Convention Centre, East Building (VCC East) on Monday and Tuesday (September 18 & 19), and in Exhibition Hall C, VCC East on Wednesday and Thursday (September 20 & 21).
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Convention Child Care Program
During daytime convention programming from September 18 to 22, child minding services will once again be available to elected officials of the UBCM membership.
Parents must pre-register each child through UBCM to secure space for this special childcare program. Managed by a fully licensed and registered child care provider, services will be hosted at the Pan Pacific Hotel in direct proximity to the Vancouver Convention Centre. Parents will be charged a nominal fee of $30 per day, plus GST, for each participating child. As it requires UBCM to secure and plan for the appropriate number of nannies along with suitable play and rest spaces well in advance of convention, drop-in child minding services will not be available. To register, please visit the Child Care Program page on ubcm.ca for more details. Parents must complete the Childminding Registration Package and return by email to Raisa Jose at rjose@ubcm.ca by Friday, August 18, 2023 to guarantee space for each child.
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Convention Airfare Discounts
UBCM has contacted travel partners to arrange discounts (where available) and information regarding popular travel options. Air Canada, Helijet, and Westjet, are all offering special codes for various discounts. All travel arrangements are the individual delegates' responsibility. Please visit the Convention Airfare Discounts page on ubcm.ca for specific details.
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Long Service Awards
Nominations are accepted every year between June and August for the Long Service Awards (25 years) and Special Long Service Awards (35+ years). The list of past recipients for these prestigious awards are listed on ubcm.ca. To celebrate and ensure recognition of your local government colleagues at the 2023 UBCM Convention, the submission deadline is August 31st. Please email your nominations to Raisa Jose at rjose@ubcm.ca. |
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Shining A Spotlight On Sponsors
UBCM would like to recognize and thank the sponsors for their continued support. Sponsorships help reduce the cost to deliver the convention, thereby reducing the registration costs and lowering barriers for local governments to attend.
When planning your in-person schedule and on-line screen time through the Convention Event App, please set aside dedicated time to visit our Exhibitors in the Vancouver Convention Center, as well as to click through to the virtual Sponsor Profiles features in the Event App.
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Registration Refund Deadlines
We understand that as business priorities shift, sometimes so does your availability to attend the Convention. Registration is 100% refundable, if cancelled (in writing) by Friday, August 4. A 50% refund will be issued, if cancelled between August 5-18th. No refunds will be processed after close of business, Friday, August 18. For registration assistance, or to provide cancellation notification, please email convention@ubcm.ca. |
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Code of Conduct
We are looking forward to hosting you at this year's UBCM Convention in Vancouver and are committed to providing a safe, enjoyable, and inclusive space for all our Delegates. UBCM will not tolerate any communication or behaviour that demeans, threatens, or harasses anyone at its events. We’d like to remind registered Delegates that each of you agreed to comply with the UBCM Convention Code of Conduct as a condition of completing your registration. Let's make sure this year's UBCM Convention is a safe and encouraging collaboration space. |
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