Conference Schedule

Join us on Sunday, June 01 for a great day of golf at the Paradise Canyon Golf Club and start your Conference off with fresh air, exercise and maybe bragging rights! A shuttle to the golf club is available to all golfers, so come out and start the Conference right!

Take advantage of the relaxed atmosphere of Sunday evening to get your registration out of the way, and be able to enjoy a leisurely breakfast Monday morning.

Whether you arrive for golf or come in later in the day, be sure to come to the Welcome Reception Sunday evening in the ballroom foyer at the not-to-be-missed Galt Museum. Enjoy a cocktail, relax and say hello!

Don’t forget to pop in and have a nightcap at the GFOA AB | PSD Citywide Hospitality suite before calling it a day!

We have a full hall of great exhibits for you to browse this year, including financial institutions, software and Cybersecurity offerings, insurance and tech, so be sure to check it out!

Need a ride to the venue? Our shuttle service will be running from the hotels to the Agri-Hub in the mornings and afternoons to make it easy.

Didn’t get in to Lethbridge in time to register Sunday? That’s fine, you have time for breakfast, fresh coffee and to get registered Monday morning, so rise and shine!

Emcee: Pauline Perreault
Tanya Garost, President | GFOA International 

Sit back and enjoy this very special performance honoring the story of the Indigenous Blackfoot Peoples and their millenia-long culture.

Pamela Barnam  | Expert in Trust, Body Language & Non-Verbal Communication

Take 30 to visit the Trade Show in Plaza 3. Fill up on some refreshments, chat with our awesome vendors and see what’s coming down the chute in finance!

We’re excited to offer a number of breakout sessions during the Conference for  you to choose from, so take a look through the program and see what peaks your interest.

Rectification and Termination: Navigating Contractual Mistakes and Exit

Enjoy lunch and meet some new people!

A City of Lethbridge Case Study: Improving Financial Reporting

Take 30 to visit the Trade Show in Plaza 3. Fill up on some refreshments, chat with our awesome vendors and see what’s coming down the chute in finance!

Risk Management

Realities of Municipal Finances

Back to the hotel? Our shuttle service will be running from the hotels to the Agri-Hub in the mornings and afternoons to make it easy.

Enjoy some pizza and drinks while meeting our vendors in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Come to learn, laugh and relax at this one-of-a-kind event! 

After a busy first day of the Conference, take a breather and head up to the CIBC Meet & Greet to network and relax, and don’t miss the Comedy Show later!.

Come and relax at Hobson & Chahal’s exclusive Meet & Greet. Enjoy cocktails, appetizers and networking and get ready for an awesome Day 2! 

Be sure to stop by the GFOA Alberta Hospitality Suite Monday night for some late fun, refreshments and networking!

We have a full hall of great exhibits for you to browse this year, including financial institutions, software and Cybersecurity offerings, insurance and tech, so be sure to check it out!

Need a ride to the venue? Our shuttle service will be running from the hotels to the Agri-Hub in the mornings and afternoons to make it easy.

Enjoy your breakfast and coffee while catching up on the latest conference news and updates with our Emcee Pauline Perreault, then it’s off to another great day!

Speaker:  Andrew Grantham, CIBC Economist

We’re excited to offer a number of breakout sessions during the Conference for  you to choose from, so take a look through the program and see what peaks your interest.

Governance and Controls Case Study

Take 30 to visit the Trade Show in Conference Hall 6&7. Fill up on some refreshements, chat with the awesome vendors and caffeinate!

Naming Rights and Corporate Sponsorships

Lunch and the Annual General Meeting

Shaun Booth | The Unauthorized Biography, Hip-Hop Artist, Acclaimed Speaker

Take 30 to visit the Trade Show in Plaza 3. Fill up on some refreshments, chat with our awesome vendors and see what’s coming down the chute in finance!

Grant Opportunities for Alberta Municipalities

Rurals

Join us for cocktails before the Gala!

Entertainment by Hypnotist Wayne Lee

Come enjoy an after dinner drink in the GFOA Alberta Hospitality Suite before the night ends!

Enjoy your breakfast and coffee, get checked out so you’re free to enjoy the rest of the Conference, and be sure to stay till the end!

Emcee, Pauline Perreault

Ben Proulx, President Catalyst Communications

Check out of your room – you can drop your bags at the front desk for secure storage.

Panelists:
TBD

Chris Morrill | Executive Director & CEO, GFOA International

Emcee, Pauline Perreault
Executive Director, Rick Wojtkiw

Continuation of the Deloitte Canada presentation for GFOA Alberta May 28th, with Darren Liviniuk of Deloitte
Note: This is a paid add-on and includes lunch. (Seats are limited)