Upcoming Events
Webinar
Join us for a 60-minute webinar that helps Canadian businesses navigate new Canada–US trade rules and explores growth in global markets through expert insights and real-world strategies.
Wed, Oct 01 • 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
This forum provides a unique opportunity to explore the critical role Indigenous businesses and communities play in building regional prosperity.
Thu, Oct 02 • 7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join us for an exclusive evening of networking and discovery as the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade partners with the BC Aviation Council and Flytedeck for a unique member social.
Thu, Oct 02 • 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Keynote Speaker: Jann Arden, Canadian singer-songwriter and author
Join us for a timely and practical discussion on how we can better support, value, and retain women during a pivotal stage of life.
Thu, Oct 09 • 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon, President and Vice-Chancellor, University of British Columbia
Join UBC President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon and a panel of UBC spinoff and industry leaders for a timely discussion on how collaboration is driving innovation and economic growth across British Columbia and beyond.
Wed, Oct 15 • 11:30 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Join us for this virtual workshop with PeerSpectives Consulting where you will learn to Name, Claim, and Aim your Strengths to pull your career forward and build more joy into your life.
Tue, Oct 21 • 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Join us for this exclusive GVBOT Members' Experience!
Connect with other members of the GVBOT as we experience one of Flyover’s most popular immersive journeys.
Wed, Oct 22 • 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Keynote Speaker: Pierre Gratton, President & CEO, The Mining Association of Canada
Join Pierre Gratton, President & CEO, Mining Association of Canada in his annual address to the business community, as he explores how Canada’s mining sector can help secure our economic future, and what actions are needed to make it happen.
Thu, Oct 23 • 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
A conversation on how small businesses can put AI to work
Thu, Oct 23 • 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
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Greater Vancouver Board of Trade is pleased to be hosting the fourth annual Business Distinction Awards. These awards recognize businesses that have gone above and beyond to set themselves apart in the Greater Vancouver region
Thu, Oct 30 • 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Members are invited to attend our 138th Annual General Meeting where the new slate of Directors will be elected and the audited financial statements will be approved.
Fri, Oct 31 • 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Keynote Speaker: Kevin Quinn, Chief Executive Officer, TransLink
Join TransLink CEO Kevin Quinn for an inside look at how the organization is reimagining the customer experience, investing in innovation, accessibility, and seamless service to elevate transit across the region.
Fri, Oct 31 • 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Keynote Speaker: Mayor Mike Hurley, Board Chair, Metro Vancouver
Join Chair Mike Hurley for an update from Metro Vancouver, the regional federation responsible for planning and delivering essential services to over half of BC’s population.
Tue, Nov 04 • 7:30 a.m. - 9 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, Nov 05 • 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Virtual
This virtual workshop seeks to help individuals navigate psychological health and safety in the workplace and explore how a proactive approach and ongoing commitment to psychological health safety is a key component of healthy and inclusive workplace cultures.
Wed, Nov 05 • 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Join us for a practical and insightful event on the transformative potential of Agentic AI and how it can benefit organizations today.
Thu, Nov 06 • 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Join us for an energized evening of networking at Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Vancouver campus, where conversations flow and connections grow.
Thu, Nov 06 • 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Keynote Speaker: Peter Xotta, President and CEO, Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
Join Peter Xotta, President and CEO of the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, for his second annual “State of the port” address digging into how the port’s path forward is all about Team Gateway, Team B.C. and Team Canada.
Thu, Nov 13 • 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
6-month program designed for professionals in mid-career level such as managers and entrepreneurs who are looking to take the next step in their career progression.
Fri, Jan 09 ➔ Fri, Jun 12
Virtual
This virtual workshop increases awareness of mental illness in the workplace and provides tangible tools that small business owners, people leaders, and HR professionals can apply right away.
Wed, Jan 14 • 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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