INDUSTRY EVENTS
Upcoming leading Industry Events including conferences, summits, symposiums and meetings which provide a platform to showcase successes, share knowledge and network.
The West Kootenay Trade Show showcases 80+ vendors and 3,500+ attendees. It’s a great place for networking, showcasing your product and discovering something new. Takes place at the Castlegar & District Recreation Complex.
CAREER AND EDUCATION EXPO
September 4, 2025 – Cranbrook, BC
Black Press Events is hosting a Career and Education Expo at the Kinsmen Arena (1432 2nd Street North) from 10am to 3pm offering employment resources to the area. The event will feature 35+ Exhibitors.
COLUMBIA BASIN TRUST AGM
September 11, 2025 – Online & Radium Hot Springs, BC
The Columbia Basin Trust 2025 Annual General Meeting will be held online and in-person at the Radium Hot Springs Centre. A community barbecue will follow. This year marks 30 years of the Trust serving the Columbia Basin.
TOURISM ROSSLAND AGM
September 25, 2025 – Rossland TBA, BC
The Tourism Rossland Annual General Meeting will begin at 11am. Details regarding location and registration details will follow.
KORE OUTDOORS SUMMIT
October 2-3, 2025 – Kimberley, BC
Forge the future of outdoor gear with your fellow visionaries. An economic development and diversification initiative managed by the Kootenay Outdoor Recreation Enterprise Society. The KORE Outdoors Summit is Canada’s only conference dedicated to outdoor gear and the rec-tech manufacturing and product design sector that creates it.
KTUNAXA BUSINESS SHOWCASE
October 2-3, 2025 – Cranbrook, BC
The Ktunaxa Business Showcase and Networking Event will take place at the St. Eugene Golf Resort Casino.
LEADING WITH HEART CONFERENCE
October 5-7, 2025 – Cranbrook, BC
Leading with Heart – Humility – Empathy – Authenticity – Resiliency – Curiorsity. An Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility Conference taking place at the St. Eugene Golf Resort Casino. A premier event designed to elevate workplace culture and leadership through an engaging, solutions-focused approach.
PRACTICAL SOIL REGENERATION SKILLS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS
October 16, 2025 – Creston
From theory to field – Practical training in regenerative orchard management to improve soil health, cut synthetic inputs and boost farm resilience.
KRT Annual General Meeting
October 29, 2025 – Virtual
Save the date for the 2025 Kootenay Rockies Tourism Annual General Meeting which will take place virtually this year.
SOUTHERN INTERIOR REGIONAL ECONOMIC SUMMIT
November 3-5, 2025 – Salmon Arm, BC
Collaborating for Economic Success – At this economic symposium, participants learn from and interact with leading experts. Key areas of focus include development, leadership and critical sectors of our economy. Engage in discussions, referencing current and relevant data.
TIAC TOURISM CONGRESS
November 18-20, 2025 – Gatineau, PQ
Save the date for the 2025 Tourism Industry of Canada Tourism Congress. Takes place at the Hilton Lac-Leamy. This event unites tourism leaders, stakeholders and innovators from across Canada and beyond. Share insights, explore new ideas and celebrate the industry’s resilience and creativity.
2026 IMPACT SUSTAINABILITY TRAVEL & TOURISM SUMMIT
January 25-28, 2026 – Victoria, BC
Get ready to explore Aligned action, shared direction and real progress alongside global changemakers. With a brand-new Workshop Series, immersive case studies, and hands-on tools to take home, IMPACT 2026 will equip you to transform your destination into one that’s not just visited, but nurtured.
2026 INTERNATIONAL INDIGENOUS TOURISM CONFERENCE
February 17-19, 2026 – Edmonton, AB
The many Nations that call the area home, including Cree, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Sioux and Métis People, are excited to welcome you to their territory at this amazing celebration of Indigenous tourism.
2026 BC TOURISM INDUSTRY CONFERENCE
March 4-6, 2026 – Kelowna, BC
Save the date for the 2026 BC Tourism Industry Conference. Planning will begin early fall 2025. This annual conference will take place at the Delta Hotel, Grand Okanagan Resort.