UBCM is excited to welcome delegates to the 2023 Convention in beautiful Vancouver. Our Convention Program is packed not only with all the familiar functions that our UBCM members expect, but we’re continually fine tuning the agenda to bring you relevant and timely new session content.

Did you remember to sign-up for the complimentary Welcome Reception on Tuesday evening?

Are you planning to stop by to cheer on the winners at the UBCM Community Excellence Awards Ceremony & Reception on Tuesday?

Maybe you’ve recently decided to join your local government colleagues for the Delegates Lunch on Thursday (Access to this event requires pre-registration, with an additional charge).

Or perhaps you’d now like to add one of the six pre-convention Study Sessions or the full day, multi-farm Agricultural Study Tour to your registration.

You can check your confirmation email to ensure you've selected all of these events. After initial registration, you can always return to the 2023 Convention Registration Page on ubcm.ca to make changes or to purchase tickets to special paid events (pending space availability).

Simply scroll down to the Modify Your Registration section, then click the login link. A new window will open where the same [contact person’s email] and Registration Number must be entered as detailed on the original 2023 UBCM Registration Receipt. If you have an issue amending your current registration, please email convention@ubcm.ca.

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.

Be sure to block Wednesday, September 20^th from 4:00pm to 5:00pm to engage with exhibitors while enjoying a cool beverage and a few nibbles at our Sip n' See Reception hosted on the show floor. Registered Delegates will find one complimentary drink ticket inside the back pocket of your name badge. This special drink ticket redeemable during this reception only. We’ll see everyone there!

Special thanks to our Trade Show Reception Sponsor CN.

At this year’s Convention each area association, AKBLG, AVICC, LMLGA, NCLGA, and SILGA will host individual luncheons on Wednesday, September 20. If you haven’t already signed up, you can amend your current registration to network and connect with other delegates in your region. Location details for each area association lunch will be published in the Convention Program and Convention Event App, when available. Pre-registration is required, take advantage of the discounted rate by August 18th.

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.

The deadline for MACC staff meeting requests is August 30, 2023. For more details and contact information for the MACC Staff Meeting Coordinator, click the above link or see Bulletin #1. Provincial Appointment Desk staff will also be available on-site in the Vancouver Convention Centre East Lobby Monday and Tuesday, and Exhibition Hall C Wednesday and Thursday, to schedule meetings and answer questions.

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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.

We understand that as business priorities shift, sometimes so does your availability to attend the Convention. A 50% refund will be issued, if cancelled between 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.