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Keynote Speaker: Heidi Worthington, President & CEO, YMCA BC
Join us to network with local non-profits and charities to uncover long-term volunteer or board-level positions with organizations you are passionate about.
Wed, May 07, 2025 • 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
To help guide you in your journey we invite you to a virtual Board of Trade 101 session where you will be shown what's available to promote your business, save money, provide benefits to your staff, and much more.
Wed, May 07, 2025 • 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Keynote Speaker: Michael Goehring, President and CEO, Mining Association of British Columbia
Join Michael Goehring, President and CEO of the Mining Association of BC, in his annual address to the business community on why BC’s mining sector can secure our economic future and what must be done to make it a reality.
Tue, May 06, 2025 • 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Keynote Speaker: Jeff Zabudsky, President of the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
Join Dr. Jeff Zabudsky, President of the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), for a timely discussion on the critical role BCIT plays in shaping British Columbia’s economy.
Thu, May 01, 2025 • 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Get ready to curl, connect, and have fun with fellow GVBOT members in this one-of-a-kind networking experience. No experience necessary—just bring your competitive spirit!
Thu, Apr 17, 2025 • 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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Greater Vancouver Board of Trade invites you to join us for the 37th annual Governors' Gala and Rix Awards on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. This gala dinner brings together business, government, and community leaders to recognize and celebrate outstanding leadership in the Greater Vancouver region.
Wed, Apr 16, 2025 • 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Join us at KPU Civic Plaza for an afternoon of insightful mentorship, career strategies, and networking!
Tue, Apr 15, 2025 • 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Join us on April 15 to hear from senior candidates of the major federal parties as they present their parties' positions on the important economic and business issues facing Canada.
Tue, Apr 15, 2025 • 7:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Join us for an informative session led by experts from Gowling WLG’s Business Law Group, designed to help business owners, entrepreneurs, and startups navigate the essentials of business structuring and investment readiness.
Thu, Apr 10, 2025 • 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Join us for a conversation on how we can build for the future and hear updates on some of Greater Vancouver’s most exciting projects shaping our region.
Fri, Apr 04, 2025 • 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Essential strategy, resources, and coaching in dynamic workshops that equip small to medium-sized enterprises to scale up, develop, and execute an export plan.
Wed, Apr 02, 2025 • 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Industry experts will share practical insights on scaling across provinces, navigating procurement challenges, and strengthening business resilience within Canada.
Thu, Mar 27, 2025 • 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Join us for this conversation with B.C.’s Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs, the Honourable Ravi Kahlon and Brendon Ogmundson, Chief Economist, British Columbia Real Estate Association to explore these urgent questions and more.
Tue, Mar 18, 2025 • 7:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
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Join us for a fun and immersive evening of Italian cuisine!
This immersive cooking experience will guide you through the art of pasta making, as you create a delicious squash ravioli, learn to craft mushroom tagliatelle from scratch, and finish with homemade tiramisu!
This exclusive experience offers the perfect blend of creativity, connection, and fun in a special setting!
Thu, Mar 13, 2025 • 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
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Trade experts will break down key export regulations, funding options, and risk management strategies to help companies enter new markets with confidence.
Thu, Mar 13, 2025 • 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
The World Trade Centre Vancouver, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Mexico and the Province of British Columbia, is hosting a market information session to explore trade and investment opportunities between Canada and Mexico.This event will provide attendees with insights from key speakers on the evolving trade landscape and offer strategies to leverage investment opportunities for strengthening business ties within the North American market.
Wed, Mar 12, 2025 • 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Keynote Speaker: Royce Chwin, President & CEO, Destination Vancouver
In this 2025 Keynote Address from Destination Vancouver, Royce Chwin, President & CEO, will share how community-driven placemaking and bold visioning can shape Vancouver’s reputation as a thriving global destination.
Tue, Mar 11, 2025 • 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Keynote Speaker: Premier David Eby, Province of British Columbia
Join the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade for an official address by The Honourable David Eby, Premier of British Columbia, following the tabling of the 2025-26 Provincial Budget.
Fri, Mar 07, 2025 • 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
This exclusive event is designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs with the insights, strategies, and connections needed to build thriving ventures.
Thu, Mar 06, 2025 • 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
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Designed for growth-oriented organization leaders wanting to profit and prosper in the digital economy domestically and internationally and become digital-native enterprises.
Thu, Mar 06, 2025 • 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Join us for an insightful presentation on Accenture's Life Trends 2025 report, which delves into the five emerging trends that are reshaping business, technology, and society. This year, the trends explore the cost of hesitations as people go after a healthier, more balanced relationship with technology—for themselves and for the next generation.
Tue, Mar 04, 2025 • 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
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Keynote Speaker: The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs
The evolving Canada-U.S. trade landscape is raising serious concerns for businesses nationwide. Join the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, as she provides key insights for Canadian companies doing business across the border and the latest updates on the Team Canada approach.
Fri, Feb 28, 2025 • 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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Greater Vancouver Board of Trade is pleased to be working with Indigenous Corporate Training Inc. to offer Indigenous Relations training.
Fri, Feb 28, 2025 • 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Webinar Series
Learn how to optimize tariff strategies, navigate trade disruptions, and ensure compliance in an evolving trade environment.
Thu, Feb 27, 2025 • 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Join us for an insightful discussion that brings together key voices from across the Low Carbon Aviation Fuel value chain—including producers, airlines, and industry experts—to explore the path forward.
Wed, Feb 26, 2025 • 7:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.
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