Association Board Meetings

BCHA, ABLE and BCLCA Annual General Meetings

Welcome Reception for First Time Delegates
First-time delegates are invited to attend the opening reception a half hour in advance of others and will be welcomed by the host associations.

Welcome Reception for Conference Delegates
An ideal ice-breaking event and an excellent opportunity to renew old acquaintances and make new ones. Enjoy appetizers, beverages and new this year, some fun activities.

Breakfast and Opening Ceremonies

Opening Address

Choice of Workshops Session A

1. Thrive vs. Survive: 6 Key Steps for Dealing with Price Wars
2. Capturing Local Food Opportunities
3. Doing Due Diligence and Improving Your House Policies

Choice of Wokshops Session B

1. Bottom Line Benefits of a Health & Safety Culture
2. Swimming with Sharks
3. Planning a Successful Wine Program

Lunch and Keynote Presentation - Jim Treliving

Dip Your Toes into the Social Media Pool: Social Media for Beginners

Select Lodging AGM

BC Hospitality Expo
Vancouver Convention Centre – West

Thousands of cutting-edge products and services featured along with free educational seminars on the show floor.

Free Night

Breakfast

Morning Plenary Session - Industry Update

Choice of Workshops

1. Liquor Issues Panel
2. Adversaries or Partners?  Improved Mutual Outcomes through
    Enhanced Operator-Supplier Relationships
3. Niche Markets: A Secret to New Revenue Sources

Choice of Workshops

1. Preventing Loss and Promoting Profit Behind the Bar
2. Maximizing the Possibilities of BC’s Short-Haul Markets and
    China ADS
3. Engaging the Generations

Lunch and Closing Session - Bob Gray

BC Hospitality Expo
Vancouver Convention Centre – West

Thousands of cutting-edge products and services featured along with free educational seminars on the show floor.

Dive into the Deep End: Advanced Social Media Tactics

Gala Reception and Dinner