The 2026 Annual BIA Conference will take place
April 19-22, 2026
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Registration and Hotel Information
The Ontario Business Improvement Area Association (OBIAA) proudly presents the 2026 BIA Conference, taking place April 19–22, 2026, in the heart of St. Catharines, Ontario, also known as the Garden City.
Hosted by the St. Catharines Downtown Association, this annual gathering brings together BIA leaders, municipal partners, and community builders from across Ontario for three and a half days of learning, networking, and inspiration.
Registration for Conference delegates will open on December 1, 2025. Stay tuned for more details about the 2026 BIA Conference. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Registration for the 2025 BIA Conference is OPEN!
Early Registration
- $875.00 / member
- $975.00 / non-member
- $575.00 / student
Prices subject to fees and taxes. Price includes one (1) ticket to the Gala Dinner.
Group Registration 3+
- $825.00 / member
Prices subject to fees and taxes. Group rate is per person and refers to registration of three (3) or more delegates.
Daily Pass
- $420.00 / member
- $520.00 / non-member
- $360.00 / student
Prices subject to fees and taxes. Price does not include Gala Dinner, which can be purchased additionally.
Full Registration
- $975.00 / member
- $1,075.00 / non-member
- $675.00 / student
Prices subject to fees and taxes. Price includes one (1) ticket to the Gala Dinner.
Group Registration 3+
- $925.00 / member
Prices subject to fees and taxes. Group rate is per person and refers to registration of three (3) or more delegates.
Daily Pass
- $520.00 / member
- $620.00 / non-member
- $460.00 / student
Prices subject to fees and taxes. Price does not include Gala Dinner, which can be purchased additionally.
Budgeting for Conference 2026? Here are the Registration Prices...
Full Registration
- $745.00 / member
- $825.00 / non-member
- $475.00 / student
Prices subject to fees and taxes. Price includes one (1) ticket to the Gala Dinner.
Group Registration 3+
- $695.00 / member
Prices subject to fees and taxes. Group rate is per person and refers to registration of three (3) or more delegates.
Full Registration
- $845.00 / member
- $925.00 / non-member
- $500.00 / student
Prices subject to fees and taxes. Price includes one (1) ticket to the Gala Dinner.
Group Registration 3+
- $795.00 / member
Prices subject to fees and taxes. Group rate is per person and refers to registration of three (3) or more delegates.
BIA CONFERENCE
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellation up to 30 days prior with a $200.00 Cancellation Fee. Cancellations after 30 days forfeit registration unless a substitution can be made from the same organization.
Official Accommodations:
Holiday Inn
Staybridge Suites
Holiday Inn & Suites Conference Centre
327 Ontario Street Building 1, St. Catharines, Ontario L2R5L3 Canada
$189.00 to $229.00 CAD/night by March 18, 2026
BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY INN ACCOMMODATIONS HERE
BOOK YOUR STAYBRIDGE SUITES ACCOMMODATIONS HERE
These links will guide you to our room block booking pages, where the discounted rate is already applied. Simply select your preferred dates, occupancy and room type and the group discount will automatically be reflected in the final price.
Call In Reservations:
Provide your group code and group name to reserve.
Toll Free Phone: 1-877-688-2324 x 2
Group Name: OBIAA Conference
Group Code: OBI
Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Accommodation rates include guest room internet access, parking, and use of all hotel amenities. There is no prepayment needed – pay at the property. Reservations may be modified or cancelled 24 hours prior to arrival (by 4pm EST hotel local time).
Alternative Accommodation Options
*We do not have official blocks at these alternative hotels and there is no group rate offered.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
London Ontario
300 King St, London, ON N6B 1S2
Telephone: +1 519-439-1661
Residence Inn by Marriott
London Downtown
383 Colborne St, London, ON N6B 3P5
Telephone: +1 519-433-7222
The Woodfield Hotel
364 Dundas St, London, ON N6B 1V7
Telephone: +1 519-679-3932