Conference & TRADE SHOW

Join us in Canmore!

LGAA invites municipal administrative leaders and professionals of all levels and backgrounds to attend our 2025 Conference and Trade Show on June 17-20 in the beautiful mountain setting of Canmore, Alberta. Members told us they loved the change in location and we heard you! Building off of the momentum of last year’s conference, we are excited to continue to offer delegates a robust educational program and plenty of opportunities to build relationships, grow your network, and learn from your municipal colleagues from around Alberta.

The Pre-Conference (June 17) will feature your choice of:

Golf Tournament
Wildlide Distillery Tour

Conference Session Line up includes the following topics:

Topics and agenda coming soon!

Conference Events include :

Fun Money Casino
Energized Breakout Sessions
Superb Keynote Speakers x 2
Interactive Networking Opportunities
Company Showcase

Click here to register! 2025 Conference & Trade Show

June 18-20, 2025

Coast Canmore Hotel and Conference Centre

511 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore, AB (view map link)

LGAA 2025 Conference Program

Past Conference Testimonials

Call out for Session Speakers- Fully Booked, please check back in Jan 2026 for information.

The Local Government Administration Association of Alberta (LGAA) is accepting proposals for presentations at our upcoming annual Conference & Trade Show in Canmore on June 18-20, 2025. This opportunity is available to anyone – consultants, service providers, government representatives, municipal administrators, and anyone with an interest in sharing knowledge with Alberta’s municipal administrative professionals.

Send your submissions to info@lgaa.ab.ca

Registration Fees

Member $625 + GST
Non-Member $800 + GST
Municipal Intern* $130 + GST

The registration fee gives you access to all sessions, the tradeshow, hospitality suites, and includes refreshment snacks, breakfast (3), lunch (2), and dinner (1).

Note 1: To receive the member rate, your membership fee must be paid for the current year and you must sign up using the email address that is linked with your membership.
Note 2: If you work for a municipality and have never been a member, you can sign up for a membership for as little as $112.50 under our First-Time Member promotion.
Note 3: Members that have a remaining balance from a First-Time Member event voucher may claim the credit during registration by following these instructions.

Accommodations

The Conference & Trade Show will be held at the Coast Canmore Hotel and Conference Centre at 511 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore. Accommodations for the discounted Conference Rate can be booked via this link: Coast Canmore. For alternative hotels, please book early as rates will increase significantly for May & June.

Alternative Accommodations include the following

Mountain View Inn 4-minute walk

Basecamp Lodge Canmore 6-minute walk

Basecamp Resorts Canmore 6-minute walk

Grande Canadian Rockies Resort 6-minute walk

Blackstone Mountain Lodge 10-minute walk

Falcon Crest Lodge 10-minute walk

Lamphouse by Basecamp 11-minute walk

Canmore Inn & Suites 12-minute walk

Super 8 by Wyndham 15-minute walk

5 Reasons You Should Attend LGAA's 2025 Conference

Networking --- Connect face-to-face with other municipal administrative professionals from around Alberta.
Professional development --- Each session will explore critical skills and knowledge that you can apply when you return to the office.
Be inspired --- Our keynote speakers will help you reflect on life, shape your thoughts, and strategize for your personal and professional future.
Gather knowledge and support your peers --- Invest in yourself and help better the administrative community by sharing your expertise with your peers at the Conference.
The Canmore experience --- Join other delegates to golf, hike, tour downtown, take a rafting tour, dog cart tour, or enjoy a morning walk or run through Canmore’s expansive trail system.

Pre-Conference Activities

The Pre-Conference (June 17) will feature your choice of:

Golf Tournament
Wildlide Distillery Tour

Golf Tournament

As part of our pre-conference activities, LGAA is pleased to be hosting a scramble format (AKA "best ball") 18-hole golf tournament at the scenic Silvertip Resort in Canmore, Alberta on the morning of June 17, 2024. View the golf brochure HERE.

Register here

The primary goal of this event is the opportunity to network with other municipal administrators and sponsor vendors. As such, we encourage players of all skill levels to sign up whether you golf every weekend or once every decade.

Join us for a fun day on the tees with free food and a chance to win some prizes.

Register for the golf tournament here

Trade Show

We are pleased to once again host a Trade Show as part of our 2025 Conference. The Trade Show will be held on June 19, 2025 at the Coast Canmore Hotel and Conference Centre.

2025 Trade Show Package

Sponsorship

We are offering a variety of sponsorship options for our 2025 Conference, the golf tournament, and other events this year. If you would like to be a Sponsor check out our Sponsorship Package.