Conference Overview

After 3 years of virtual conferences, the 2022 edition was the first to go hybrid. Hosting over 400 delegates both in-person in Penticton and virtually from across BC, Next Level Finance could not have been a greater success.

Featuring 30 sessions, including powerful & thought-provoking keynotes by author Jessica Nordell & activist Jesse Wente, plenaries covering topics like ESG, financial resiliency & the future of the workplace, and an unforgettable & hilarious PechaKucha, this year’s Annual Conference was truly memorable.

Thank you to all our sponsors, exhibitors, and especially our membership community, none of this would’ve been possible without you. We can’t wait to see you next year at the Fairmont Chateau in gorgeous Whistler.

THANK YOU YWCA

SUPPORTING LOCAL COMMUNITIES AROUND BC

In lieu of a speaker’s gift, the GFOABC was proud to make a donation of $2,500 to the Okanagan YWCA. With the help of our speaker’s generosity, we hope our contribution helps continue the work the YWCA does for families and communities in the Okanagan.

Excellence In Local Government Finance Awards

Innovative Idea – Team: Nelson Chan and the CRD Financial Services Team. Challenging legacy financing acquisition approach to regional parkland.

Outstanding Achievement Individual Doug Spindler, Assistant Director, Treasury Services. Advocate for expanded investment options for local governments.

Outstanding Achievement Team Alexander Ralph, Chief Procurement Officer, City of Vancouver. Social procurement

Outstanding Contribution Individual Lenora Lee, KPMG. Thank you for all you’ve done for the GFOABC over the course of your time with us. You’ve been and continue to be a valued member of our community and Board. Julia Aspinall, City of Vancouver. Although you’ve only been working in local government for two years, you’ve made amazing contributions to the City of Vancouver, the GFOABC Board and our association as a whole. Congratulations on your new role on our Board as Director at Large.