The 118th Annual UBCM Convention is just around the corner, and we are looking forward to welcoming delegates from across the province who will join together online, September 13-17th. The 2021 UBCM Convention is your opportunity to access timely and relevant local government knowledge, insight, and best practices from wherever you are in BC. We're gearing up to deliver #UBCM21 with an action-packed Program, including our first ever Kick-Off Networking Night in an online environment.
This Convention is not just another virtual event — we guarantee you will feel energized, connected, and inspired through the dynamic and interactive experience we have planned for you this year. Navigate to our Workshops page to preview the eight in-depth session profiles we’re proud to present.
Watch Brian Frenkel, UBCM President introduce our latest workshop addition, Global Warning: Lessons from the 2021 BC Heat Wave.
UBCM Kick-off Networking Night
What is one of the integral elements of the in-person UBCM Convention that always makes it memorable? An obvious answer is the face-to-face networking during the traditional UBCM Welcome Reception. It's the hand-shaking and camaraderie, idea sharing, debating and of course laughter and socializing. But amidst the pandemic, 2021 will once again not be like our previous Conventions. We all know there is no replacing genuine in-person meet-ups, where people mingle and move around the room together. However, this year, UBCM Delegates will experience an innovative, immersive virtual networking experience that is THE next-level, best thing - it's called Spatial Chat.
On Monday, September 13th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm we are very excited to feature our first-ever UBCM Kick-off Networking Night, hosted online. This will truly be a special virtual adventure not to be missed! All registered Delegates will be given exclusive and seamless access to Spatial Chat environment, directly through the Pheedloop virtual convention platform.
Given the Convention's overarching theme of Obstacles to Opportunities, we've assembled a diverse group of thought-provoking speakers to challenge, inspire and push the limits of your thinking. They hail from varying backgrounds with deep passions ranging from Technology and Leadership to Child Care Advocacy, Pandemic Burnout and Resiliency. Join this incredible group of creators, connectors and leaders to learn how as individuals we may grow, and explore how we might all live and work together better with the ultimate goal of impacting and uplifting our communities.
Our format for the event will be as equally unique. On our main stage, speakers will provide engaging 10-minute presentations followed by a quick-fire question and discussion session. Afterwards, delegates will easily maneuver their avatars to the various augmented reality break-out rooms. You'll enjoy and experience a virtual social setting that so closely recreates our real-life interactions. This Networking Night not only promises to be informative, it will be frivolously fun and a far cry from the same old zoom rooms! We'd also like to shine a special spotlight on CUPEBC, our Headline Sponsor for this exceptional event.
Colleagues Don't Let Colleagues Miss Out on a Welcome Box
As profiled in last week’s COMPASS, every UBCM Member officially registered before August 27th will receive their own Welcome Box delivered to their door or office. Inside you’ll find a Hearty Tamari, a Wasabi-Me and a Aloha Kauai? What are these and what do they have to do with Local Government you ask? You’ll discover the secret inside and learn why the Welcome Box is packed with purpose. We’re profiling two incredible BC based organizations, the Moose Hide Campaign and Laid Back Snacks
and we are proud to feature these companies as our Welcome Box co-sponsors. If you haven’t already, register today and if you’re watching for your mailbox, remember colleagues don’t let colleagues miss out. The deadline is only 3 days away.