Elected Officials Seminar Series
The Local Government Leadership Academy’s Elected Officials Series is held every four years following the local government general election to deepen elected officials’ understanding of the local government system and best practices for civic leadership.
The agenda includes presentations, keynotes, mentorship panels, and networking opportunities that build upon local and regional orientation sessions for councils and boards. Elected officials taking part in the event receive 15 credit hours towards their LGLA Leadership Certification.
The following dates have been set for the upcoming EOS Series:
Region |
Dates |
Conference Centre |
| LMLGA | December 9-11, 2026 | Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport (Richmond) |
| AVICC | January 13-15, 2027 | Vancouver Island Conference Centre (Nanaimo) |
| SILGA | January 20-22, 2027 | Delta Hotels Grand Okanagan (Kelowna) |
| NCLGA | January 27-29, 2027 | Coast Prince George Hotel |
| AKBLG | February 3-5, 2027 | Kimberley Conference Centre |
Accommodation Information
A block of rooms for participants has been booked at the noted hotels. Please arrange your accommodation by contacting the hotel directly through the links and contact information below.
- Please note reservation deadlines.
- Reservations must be guaranteed with a non-refundable deposit of one night’s room and tax at the time of booking.
- December 9-11, 2026
- Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport
- Booking link
- Reservation Deadline: November 9, 2026
- Rates:
- Standard Room: $239
- January 13-15, 2027
- Coast Bastion Hotel
- Booking link
- Reservation Deadline: January 14, 2027
- Rates:
- Coast King or Two Queens: $199
- January 20-22, 2027
- Delta Hotels Grand Okanagan
- Booking link
- Reservation Deadline: December 20, 2026
- Rates:
- Standard Room: $189
- January 27-29, 2027
- Coast Prince George Hotel
- Booking link
- Reservation Deadline: December 2, 2026
- Rates:
- Single/Double: $125
- Triple: $145
- Quad: $165
- February 3-5, 2027
- Trickle Creek Lodge
- Individual Call-in: 1-877-282-1200 ext 2
- Group Code: 2027 LGLA – EOS Seminars
- Reservation Deadline: December 2, 2026
- Rates:
- Studio Suites (occupancy: 2-4): $169
- One Bedroom Suites (occupancy: 2-4): $179
- Two Bedroom Suites (occupancy: 4-6): $259
Fraud Alert
It has come to our attention that agencies may be soliciting sponsors and attendees of LGLA events to book hotel rooms through their organization. Please beware that these organizations are not operating on our behalf and could be engaged in fraudulent activities.
LGLA has not made any agreements with any agencies that offer reservation assistance, nor have we provided any information to anyone for this purpose. If you are contacted, please do not give out your personal information. We assure you that LGLA has NOT provided your contact details to any travel organizations. If you have any doubts about the legitimacy of a caller in relation to the LGLA EOS Series, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Cathy Watson Memorial Award
The Cathy Watson Memorial Award sends one elected official to the Local Government Leadership Academy’s annual forum (or Elected Officials Seminar), who would otherwise not be able to attend. The bursary covers registration, accomodation and up tp $1,000 in travel expenses.