THAT’S A WRAP! 2023 GFOABC ANNUAL CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS

The 2023 GFOABC Annual Conference took place May 31-June 2, 2023, in Whistler. A total of 236 delegates attended over the three days, with another 197 attending virtually. There were 29 plenary and concurrent sessions over the course of the conference, on topics as varied as ESG, Climate Action, First Nations Reconciliation, Long Term Financial Planning, Geopolitical Risks, Trusts, and Ethics. It was a robust program where conference delegates could tailor their session attendance to their or their community’s needs.

2023 Gfoabc Annual Conference Prize Winners

A big congratulations to the following 2023 GFOABC Annual Conference delegates for their winning conference prizes!

GFOABC presented the Whistler Community Foundation with a gift of $2,500 in lieu of speaker gifts at the 2023 GFOABC Annual conference in Whistler, which took place May 31 – June 2, 2023. Pictured above are Claire Mozes (left), Executive Director of the Whistler Community Foundation and Nyla Attiana (right), President of GFOABC.

ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED:

• Olympic gold medalist Jon Montgomery delivering an opening keynote speech on the first day of the conference, as well as Dr. Hillary Curry from KMPG delivering an opening keynote speech on the second day of the conference.

• GFOABC’s Annual General Meeting, where we welcomed our 2023/24 Board of Directors.

• A forum for sharing ideas and input into GFOABC’s 2024-2029 Strategic Plan.

• Partner networking events hosted by BDO, KPMG and Deloitte.

• Remarks from new President Rhianna Lachance and the presentation of awards to recipients.

• The Gala Dinner, which was attended by over 260 delegates.

• In lieu of speaker gifts, $2,500 was donated to the Whistler Community Foundation.

Lastly, GFOABC also held additional pre-conference sessions on topic such as Asset Management, Regional District Day, Annual Municipal Tax Sale: Legislation and Legal, and Financial Indicators, as well as hosting the first Strategic Financial Leadership cohort as they embark on a journey to enhance their leadership strengths and development opportunities.

IN-PERSON TRADESHOW DRAW

2024 Kamloops GFOABC Conference

Complementary Registration

Tracy Bowen, Cowichan Valley Regional District

Virtual

Thank you to everyone who attended! We will see you next year in Kamloops.

Sincerely,

Kala, Stephanie, and Matt

TRADESHOW DRAW

2024 Kamloops GFOABC

Complementary Accommodation

Emma Wu, Capital Regional District

GFOABC BOOTH & FOCUS GROUP PRIZE

Free Night at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler

Sue-Lin Tarnowski, District of Metchosin