INDUSTRY EVENTS
Upcoming leading Industry Events including conferences, summits, symposiums and meetings which provide a platform to showcase successes, share knowledge and network.
TIAC TOURISM CONGRESS
November 18-20, 2025 – Gatineau, PQ
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.
BC HERITAGE WEEK
February 16-22, 2026
BC Heritage Week is a province-wide celebration held each year during the third week of February. Each year, a new theme is chosen to spark creativity and guide events across the province. The week is an open invitation for British Columbians to share stories and experience heritage in their communities.
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
Registration is open for the 2026 BC Tourism Industry Conference. This annual conference will take place at the Delta Hotel, Grand Okanagan Resort. The theme ‘Transformative Power of BC Tourism’ celebrates tourism’s ability to foster cultural understanding, revitalize local economies and promote stewardship of BC’s natural and cultural assets.
2026 BC FARMERS MARKET CONFERENCE
March 6, 2026 – North Vancouver, BC
Join in for Savour the Story: Crafting your Community Culinary Destination Experience, a hands-on, one-day workshop presented by the Culinary Tourism Alliance at the Pinnacle at the Pier Hotel.
WEST KOOTENAY CAREER FAIR
March 11 (Nelson) & March 12 (Castlegar), 2026
Secure a spot at one of the largest hiring and networking events in the region. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Attend one day or select a two-day package.
2026 BCHA SUMMIT
April 14-15, 2026 – Nanaimo, BC
As the premier event for BC’s hotel industry, the BC Hotel Association’s Summit brings together owners, general managers, industry leaders and cutting-edge suppliers.
ANNUAL HERITAGE CONFERENCE
May 4-6, 2026 – Sea to Sky, BC
Heritage BC’s Annual Conference is a chance for professionals across the heritage sector in BC to come together to connect, learn and discuss the future of heritage. Each year it features discussions on the most pressing topics that heritage professionals are grappling with including climate change, governance, conservation, planning, intangible cultural heritage, reconciliation and more.
2026 ORCBC CONFERENCE
May 20-22, 2026 – Kamloops, BC
The Outdoor Recreation Council of BC will also be celebrating a half a century of promoting and protecting outdoor recreation in BC. The conference theme is Building Stronger Communities Through Outdoor Recreation and will provide a vital platform for collaboration on key issues such as access, stewardship, reconciliation, inclusion and the economic value of recreation to communities, tourism and rural development.