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SUMMARY:Building the Future - A Conversation with Andrew Bowerbank
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging U40 event featuring Andrew Bowerbank\, a leading voice in technology\, innovation\, sustainability\, and housing delivery. This dynamic session is designed for emerging professionals in the development industry who want to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving sector. \n\n\n\nSuccess in today’s development industry is not just about delivering projects. It is about recognizing the trends shaping the market and positioning yourself to lead within them. In this presentation\, Andrew will explore how emerging opportunities in innovation\, city building\, and industry transformation can create powerful career pathways for those willing to think strategically and build strong networks. Drawing from decades of experience working on major projects and industry initiatives in Canada and internationally\, Andrew will share perspectives on how professionals can move beyond participation in the market to actively shaping it\, with a special focus on the unique opportunities emerging in Kelowna as one of Canada’s fastest growing cities. \nThis event also offers valuable networking opportunities with fellow U40 professionals working across development\, planning\, construction\, finance\, and consulting. \nWhether you’re looking to expand your knowledge\, connect with peers\, or gain inspiration from one of the industry’s forward-thinking leaders\, this event will leave you with new ideas and perspectives on the future of housing and development. \nSpace is limited — reserve your spot today! \n\n\n\n\n\nDate: Friday\, April 10th\, 2026 \nTime: 8:00 – 9:15am \nWhere: Innovation Centre\, 460 Doyle Ave\, Kelowna\, BC V1Y 0C2
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LOCATION:The Innovation Centre
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SUMMARY:Summit Social: Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:Friday night Summit Social before the Inspired City Summit conference. \nThe social will be held at the Rotary Centre for the Arts.
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SUMMARY:Inspired City Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Inspired City Summit has quickly become a must-attend event in the non-profit sector\, growing bigger and more meaningful every year. With the event selling out year after year\, they are excited to share that the 2026 Summit will be moving to the Delta Grand Conference Centre. This inspiring\, full-day conference will bring together more than 300 community leaders and changemakers from across the valley for learning\, collaboration\, and connection.
URL:https://www.investkelowna.com/event/inspired-city-summit-2026/
LOCATION:Delta Grand Conference Centre
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SUMMARY:Inspired connections networking event
DESCRIPTION:Inspired connections networking event after the Inspired City Summit 2026.
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LOCATION:The Delta Grand
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SUMMARY:Young Professional Coffee Social
DESCRIPTION:Connect with new friends\, other young professionals and get out of the house to work with us at Spaces in the Innovation Centre. \n\n\n\n\nKickstart your day by making connections with other young professionals in the community at the Coffee Social on Tuesday\, April 21st from 8:00 am to 9:30 am and stay for a productive coworking day at SPACES. This Coffee Social\, we have partnered with SPACES at the Innovation Centre to offer you the chance to try a free day of coworking till 5:00 pm! \nOnly limited spots available for the coworking day. Choose between a morning\, afternoon or a full day session. Email us at oyp@investkelowna.com to secure your spot for coworking. \nRegister – https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/young-professional-coffee-social-coworking-day-tickets-1986550945354?aff=oddtdtcreator \nHere’s What You Need to Know: \nNo Entrance Fee: Coffee Social and the Coworking day are FREE! Coffee and snacks will be on us. \nCome When You Can: For the Coffee Social\, drop by anytime between 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. Stay for a quick chat or linger longer over your coffee — the pace is yours to set. For the coworking day\, pick a morning (10:00 am to 1:00 pm)\, afternoon (1:00 pm to 5:00 pm) or stay for an entire day till 5:00 pm. \nCoffee Social Event Details: \n\nDate: April 21st\, 2026\nTime: Drop in anytime from 8:00 – 9 :30 a.m.\nLocation: SPACES\, Innovation Centre – #106\, 460 Doyle Avenue\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1Y 0C2\n\nWho’s welcome? \n\nJust moved to town? Perfect\, meet your first friends here!\nGrew up in the Okanagan? Be the guide for newcomers.\nNew to the business world or a seasoned professional? Share stories and insights.\nWhether you’re under forty\, over forty (and yes\, we don’t check IDs)\, or anywhere in-between\, you’re welcome.\nNeed that morning caffeine fix to kickstart your day? We get it\, and we’ve got you covered.\nLooking to make new friends\, find your community footing again\, or broaden your professional network? You’re in the right place\nNo membership\, no sales pitches\, just genuine connections. We’re here to celebrate what makes living in the Okanagan great.\nThe OYP Collective\, part of the COEDC\, is your gateway to connecting with other dynamic young professionals in our community.\n\nWhy Coworking? \nCoworking is a shared but independent working environment.One of the greatest benefits of coworking is that it provides a wider range of networking opportunities. Other benefits of coworking include: \n\nIncreased productivity\nBoosts creativity\nProvides collaboration opportunities\nOffers greater flexibility\nProvides a sense of belonging and purpose\n\nAbout Spaces \nSpaces Innovation is the city’s first foray into flexible workspace\, and makes creating an inspiring environment the priority. Based inside the one-of-a-kind Okanagan Centre for Innovation\, this dynamic office environment offers more than just four walls and a desk. Instead\, professionals and entrepreneurs will find a choice of spaces\, from impressive meeting rooms to collaborative desks and laptop charging stations. This highly convenient and incredibly well-equipped modern working hub is sure to become your new go-to place for productivity. \nAbout OYP Collective \nThe Okanagan Young Professionals (OYP) Collective is a program of the COEDC\, and a hub of resources to help attract and retain talent in the region. There’s no membership and we don’t sell anything (other than why it’s so great to live here). All are welcome to come out and join to connect with other awesome young professionals in our community!
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LOCATION:Spaces\, 460 Doyle Ave #106\,\, Kelowna\, British Columbia\, V1Y 0C2\, Canada
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