Conference & TRADE SHOW

Back by Popular Demand!

LGAA invites municipal administrative leaders and professionals of all levels and backgrounds to attend our 2024 Conference and Trade Show on June 19-21 in the beautiful mountain setting of Canmore, Alberta. Last year, members told us they loved the change in location and we heard you! Building off of the momentum of last year’s conference, we are excited to continue to offer delegates a robust educational program and plenty of opportunities to build relationships, grow your network, and learn from your municipal colleagues from around Alberta.

The Pre-Conference (June 18) will feature your choice of:

• Golf Tournament 
  
• Hiking 
  
• Rafting Tour 
  

Conference Session Line up includes the following Topics: 

• Leadership & Crisis Communication
• CAO Employment Agreements
• Break The Chain of Negative Engagements – Strategies for Engaging A Positive Community
• Transformative Power of “AI” Artificial Intelligence in Local Government . A glimpse into Efficiency and Decision Making
• Leading Engaged Workplaces – The impact of teams on employee engagement
• Engineering Your Grants

Conference Events include :

• Live Entertainment
• Energized Breakout Sessions
• Superb Keynote Speakers x 2
• Interactive Networking Opportunities
• Company Showcase

Pamela Barnum

Calgary, Alberta

Former Undercover Police Officer | Trust Strategist | Non-verbal Communication Expert

Pamela Barnum is a former undercover police officer and federal prosecutor turned non-verbal communication expert and trust strategist. When you take decades of experience, including her unique background of working deep undercover in the drug enforcement section, followed by a rewarding legal career, you get real-world strategies that help audiences crack the code on trust using proven field-tested techniques.

Juggling diverse stakeholder groups with distinct interests and roles leads to an inevitable clash of words and actions. What if you had a strategy to communicate trust quickly and easily without investing more time or money? Increasing trust solidifies relationships and increases profits.

Building on her experience in the criminal justice system, Pamela Barnum studied corporate negotiations in graduate school and now shares her experience, research, and expertise with candor, energy, and humor blending actionable strategies with memorable stories.

Deri Latimer

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Neuro-Leadership | Positive Psychology | Mindfulness | Resilience, Change Health & Wellness Expert

Deri Latimer is an organizational consultant, author, and TEDx speaker who uses research in neuroscience, positive psychology, and human performance to inspire people to create healthy and happy workplaces and communities. Deri draws from her personal experience of turning tragedy into purpose to deliver practical applications for maintaining a healthy brain.

Deri has a business degree and over 20 years of experience engaging audiences from various sectors. She is among the 17% of speakers worldwide who hold the Certified Speaking Professional designation. Deri inspires individuals and organizations to connect within themselves and with one another, manage radical change and find true purpose.

Offering cutting-edge educational experiences for organizations, Deri is certified in emotional intelligence, psychometric assessment, and neuro-linguistic programming. As a previous university instructor, she has designed and delivered full-credit courses and seminars in resilience, positive psychology, team building, and leadership development.

Deri is the author of three books: "Not Crazy, Just Human," "Wake Up To Your Habits," and "What's Your Story? You Decide." Her books provide a rich resource of strategies and tools to shift emotions, adjust thinking, and positively impact results.

5 Reasons You Should Attend LGAA's 2024 Conference

1. Networking --- Connect face-to-face with other municipal administrative professionals from around Alberta.
2. Professional development --- Each session will explore critical skills and knowledge that you can apply when you return to the office.
3. Be inspired --- Our keynote speakers will help you reflect on life, shape your thoughts, and strategize for your personal and professional future.
4. Gather knowledge and support your peers --- Invest in yourself and help better the administrative community by sharing your expertise with your peers at the Conference.
5. The Canmore experience --- Join other delegates to golf, hike, tour downtown, take a rafting tour, dog cart tour, or enjoy a morning walk or run through Canmore’s expansive trail system.