2021 Annual BIA Conference

All meals – 3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 1 Awards Dinner, and 5 refreshment breaks

All sessions, except the Professional Development Session

4 streams of education based on the pillars of downtown revitalization – Leadership + Management, Economic Development, Physical Improvements, Marketing + Promotions

3 full days of sessions

High value speakers and content including industry subject matter expert keynote speakers

3 Hospitality Suites

Mobile Tours of Local BIAs!

Awards presentation and sessions – High value, learn what your peers did to win and how you can do it too!

2 ½ days of Trade Show – Enjoy face-to-face time with more than 20 Trade Show Exhibitors

Trade Show Opening Reception

Greetings from Municipal, Provincial, and Federal staff

Networking Opportunities. This is the one time of year when BIA Staff, Board Members, and Municipal Staff get together!

Block pricing for hotel

Additional Professional Development Session(s) – cost additional

Pre-Conference tours – cost additional

OBIAA offers a group rate!

Different speakers each year

With four streams (pillars) of education, each BIA needs to consider sending more than one person to be able to attend as many sessions as possible. 

Board members have a dedicated session where they can network and learn governance best practices.