2025 BC Economic Summit: Connecting the Dots - Collaboration. Innovation. Resilience.

The 2025 BC Economic Summit is the premier gathering of economic developers, policymakers, business professionals, and community stakeholders dedicated to driving British Columbia's economic future. This year’s theme, "Connecting the Dots: Collaboration. Innovation. Resilience." emphasizes the importance of collaboration and innovation in building a resilient and thriving economy across the province.

The summit will explore the critical intersections between communities, community organizations, planning, industry, technology, and community development in a rapidly evolving economic landscape. Through keynote presentations, panel discussions, and interactive workshops, participants will delve into strategies for fostering community resiliency, community-to-community partnerships, supporting local businesses, investment attraction, and harnessing emerging opportunities in different economic sectors.

Key Topics (Tentative)

1. Fostering Community Economic Resiliency: Exploring strategies to build strong, adaptable communities capable of withstanding economic challenges.
2. Community-to-Community Partnerships: Enhancing collaboration between communities and organizations to drive regional economic development and shared prosperity.
3. Supporting Local Businesses: Identifying and implementing best practices to strengthen and sustain local business as the backbone of BC's economy.
4. Investment Attraction: Leveraging BC's unique strengths to attract domestic and international investments, fostering economic growth and innovation.
5. Harnessing Emerging Opportunities: Exploring new and evolving economic sectors.
6. Innovative Economic Development Strategies: Utilizing cutting-edge tools and methodologies to address the unique challenges and opportunities faced by BC's diverse communities.
7. Technology and Industry Integration: Understanding the role of technological advancements and how it can help develop strong local economies.
8. Inclusive Workforce Development: Addressing skills gaps and promoting equity in the workforce to prepare BC’s talent pool for future economic demands.
9. Regional Collaboration and Connectivity: Promoting regional collaboration and infrastructure development to support interconnected, thriving economies across British Columbia.

Attendees will have the opportunity to network with peers, share best practices, and engage in meaningful dialogues that shape British Columbia's economic trajectory. Whether you're a government official, business leader, or community advocate, the 2025 BC Economic Summit offers invaluable insights and connections to help you contribute to a prosperous and inclusive economy.

Join us in "Connecting the Dots: Collaboration. Innovation. Resilience." and be part of the conversation that will shape BC’s future.

Potential funding may be available through:

Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program (REDIP) 
Community Workforce Response Grant

Rates

Click here for a funding opportunity for Indigenous EDOs and LMOs

BCEDA Member Full Registration
After Dec 31, 2024    - $715.00 + GST

Non-Member Full Registration
After Dec 31, 2024 - $815.00 + GST

Mayor/Chief or Councillor Full Registration
After Dec 31, 2024 - $650.00 + GST

Trade Show Booth
After Dec 31, 2024 - $2,000.00 + GST
Includes booth, one registration and one complimentary 2025 BCEDA Membership. The display consists of a 6' skirted table, which will be located in the Economic Development Marketplace, where BCEDA members will congregate during the breaks and meals. There is no back drop to hang signage; however, free-standing signs are permitted. It is not required that you staff the booth, as attendees will be in sessions for most of the day, although a great time to staff your booth would be during meals and breaks.

Set Up: Mon, May 12th. Take Down: Wed, May 14th.


BCEDA Members - One Day Registration
Monday, May 12th $150.00 + GST
Tuesday, May 13th $330.00 + GST
Wednesday, May 14th $330.00 + GST
Thursday, May 15th $330.00 + GST

Non Members - One Day Registration
Monday, May 12th $175.00 + GST
Tuesday, May 13th $365.00 + GST
Wednesday, May 14th $365.00 + GST
Thursday, May 15th $365.00 + GST

Spouse/Partner Pass
(Meals/Social activities only - no sessions)    $275.00 + GST

Economic Development Awards Banquet Only - May 14th      $150.00 + GST

BC Economic Summit Cancellation Policy
Refunds will be made available less a $50.00 handling fee for a written application received before February 1st, 2025. Absolutely no refunds will be made AFTER February 1st, 2025. However, a substitute delegate is welcome at no additional charge.