You are receiving this email because you’ve registered for the 2024 UBCM Convention. The Convention Bulletin will share pertinent details and updates regarding the Convention in the coming months.

Convention Program

The 2024 UBCM Convention Program is continually evolving and available to view on ubcm.ca.

We’re excited to have you join us at Convention 2024 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.

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 2024 registration receipt. If you have any questions regarding amending your registration, please email convention@ubcm.ca.

Requesting Provincial Government Staff Meetings

The Provincial Appointment Book provides UBCM local government and First Nations members directions on how to request meetings with the Premier, Cabinet Ministers, and Provincial Government staff from Ministries, Agencies, Commissions, and Corporations (MACC) during the 2024 UBCM Convention.

The deadline for MACC staff meeting requests is August 21, 2024.

Provincial Appointment Desk staff will also be available on-site in Vancouver to schedule staff-level meetings. The Provincial Appointment Desk will be located in the lobby of the Vancouver Convention Centre, East Building on Monday (September 16), and in the MacKenzie Ballroom Lobby, Concourse Level, Fairmont Waterfront Hotel from Tuesday to Thursday (September 17 – 19).

Convention Child Care Program



During daytime convention programming from September 16 to 20, 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 16, 2024 to guarantee space for each child.

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.

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 2024 UBCM Convention, the submission deadline is Friday, August 23rd. Please complete the nomination form and email any questions to Raisa Jose at rjose@ubcm.ca.

Shining A Spotlight On Sponsors

UBCM would like to recognize and thank the 2024 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.

To learn more about sponsorship and sponsoring organizations at the UBCM Convention, please visit our FAQ page here.

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 Tuesday, August 6. A 50% refund will be issued, if cancelled between August 7-19th. No refunds will be processed after close of business, Monday, August 19. For registration assistance, or to provide cancellation notification, please email convention@ubcm.ca.