EVENTS, LEARNING & INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT
Where People, Ideas & Opportunities Come Together
From monthly luncheons to signature programs, BOWDA events bring together people from across the industry to exchange expertise and experience, build relationships, explore new ideas, and engage with the issues and opportunities shaping our industry and communities.
Whether focused on networking, learning, thought leadership, or industry dialogue, our events help turn knowledge and connections into meaningful action across the Bow Valley.
UPCOMING EVENTS
See What's Happening at BOWDA
Explore upcoming luncheons, networking events, educational opportunities, signature programs, and other ways to engage with the building and development industry across the Bow Valley.
November 12, 2026
BOWDA November Business Lunch
Connect with Bow Valley building and development professionals for timely industry conversations, information sharing and opportunities to build professional connections.
November 25-27, 2026
Building for Sustainability Symposium
Explore the challenges and opportunities shaping more sustainable, resilient communities at this three-day industry symposium. See section below for event details.
November 26, 2026
Solar Incentives for Your Business in Alberta Webinar
Join Solar Alberta for a free panel discussion with experts exploring key incentive programs for building retrofits, including solar adoption. The webinar will also feature a case study demonstrating how building owners can combine multiple programs to support retrofit investments.
December 10, 2026
BOWDA Holiday Lunch & Charity of Choice
Celebrate the holiday season with BOWDA members at our annual buffet lunch and fundraiser supporting local community organizations through our Charity of Choice initiative.
January 14, 2027
Monthly Business Luncheon
A Fireside Chat with Mayor Sean Krausert, Mayor Corrie DiManno & Reeve Lisa Rosvold. Join BOWDA for a conversation with Mayor Sean Krausert (Canmore), Mayor Corrie DiManno (Banff) and Reeve Lisa Rosvold (MD of Bighorn) about the priorities, challenges and opportunities facing their communities, and the Bow Valley as a region.
February 11, 2027
Monthly Business Luncheon
Stay Tuned for More information.
SPONSOR AN EVENT
Support Industry and Promote Your Business
We invite BOWDA members to sponsor our events as a meaningful way to highlight their business and help contribute to networking and learning opportunities within our community.
Sponsorships help BOWDA deliver high quality events and allow us to continue to create opportunities for members to connect, collaborate, and stay informed.
Logo recognition in invitation emails sent to 850+ member representatives
Sponsors receive:
Two presentation slides to showcase their business or current projects (for luncheon sponsorships)
An opportunity for a table or booth at the event to display products or services
Verbal acknowledgement during the program
Advertisement or logo placement in Rocky Mountain Outlook, LinkedIn, and/or Instagram (event dependent)
MONTHLY LUNCHEONS
Stay Connected to the Conversation
Our monthly luncheons are a regular opportunity to step away from your day-to-day work and engage with the people, ideas, and issues impacting the Bow Valley.
Over lunch, you’ll hear timely updates, listen to guest speakers, share perspectives on industry and municipal matters, and catch up with colleagues from across the region.
Whether you're there to learn something new, reconnect with fellow members, or meet someone you haven't worked with before, there's always a reason to pull up a chair.
BUILDING FOR SUSTAINABILITY
Accelerating Best Practices, Strategies & Solutions
How can we meet the Bow Valley’s housing needs while balancing environmental stewardship, affordability, and responsible growth? How can we reduce the carbon intensity of our buildings in a way that’s cost-effective and scalable? How can we build communities that are more resilient to evolving challenges, including wildfires, flooding, and other climate-related risks?
These are some of the key questions explored through Building for Sustainability, BOWDA’s flagship thought leadership initiative, presented in partnership with the Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley.
Held annually in Canmore, the multi-day symposium brings together industry experts from across Canada, alongside leaders from Alberta’s development, planning, finance, insurance, sustainability, building science, and public sectors.
Together, we draw on our collective knowledge and experience to explore practical solutions to the complex challenges and competing priorities facing industry and communities, from housing affordability and climate resilience to responsible growth, innovation, and long-term community sustainability.
Keynotes, workshops, panel discussions, dedicated networking, field tours, and hands-on learning create opportunities to share expertise, build connections, challenge conventional thinking, discover innovative approaches, and turn big conversations into ideas participants can apply to their own projects, organizations, and communities.
Deliberately designed to encourage interaction and discussion, the symposium provides opportunities to connect with speakers, industry peers, and subject matter experts throughout the event.
UNGOLFED
A New Kind of Networking Event:
Some of the best business relationships start when people have a chance to relax, laugh, and really get to know one another.
That's the idea behind UnGolfed, our unconventional golf tournament co-hosted annually with the Bow Valley Chamber of Commerce. Designed for golfers and non-golfers alike, the event swaps the traditional tournament combines a fun and approachable nine-hole format with interactive activities, creative challenges, and plenty of opportunities to connect with the broader Bow Valley business community.
Whether you’re a seasoned golfer, occasional player, or simply looking to build new relationships, UnGolfed creates an environment where meaningful conversations, new connections, and a little friendly competition all have a place.
EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS & TRAINING
Stay Ahead of a Changing Industry
BOWDA supports ongoing learning by hosting and sharing educational workshops, training sessions, lunch-and-learns, and expert-led programs covering building science, sustainability, workplace safety, regulatory changes, and other timely topics.
Through partnerships with industry organizations and training providers, members also gain access to specialized learning opportunities and preferred pricing on a variety of educational programs and certifications.
Whether learning from subject matter experts or fellow industry professionals, these opportunities help members stay informed, build practical knowledge, share experiences, and bring new ideas and best practices back to their organizations.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Opportunities Beyond BOWDA
We share workshops, seminars, local programs, learning opportunities, and networking events hosted by other organizations throughout the region that may be useful or of interest to our members.
It’s another way we connect the BOWDA community with knowledge, resources, and conversations happening beyond our own organization.
2026 PROFESSIONAL SYMPOSIUM
Building for Sustainability Symposium
Building for sustainability means understanding what works, what doesn’t and how to turn ideas into practice.
This November, BOWDA and the Biosphere Institute are hosting the fourth annual Building for Sustainability Symposium, bringing together industry professionals to explore challenges including construction costs, supply chains and wildfire risk.
The symposium features keynote speakers, workshops, field trips, panel discussions and opportunities to connect with others across the industry.
Join us November 25–27 at the Malcolm Hotel in Canmore.
PREVIOUS EVENTS GALLERY
Good People. Great Conversations. Memorable Moments.
Explore some of the speakers, programs, learning, connections and memorable moments that have informed, connected, and brought the BOWDA community together over the years.
From packed luncheons and hands-on workshops to UnGolfed and Building for Sustainability, BOWDA events unite industry leaders, subject matter experts, community partners, and decision-makers around the issues and opportunities shaping the Bow Valley.
REGISTRATION
Save Your Spot
Ready to join us? Browse the Events Calendar to find an upcoming luncheon, workshop, signature program, or other opportunity that interests you.
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Ready to Be Part of the Conversation?
Whether you’re looking to share your expertise, stay informed, build relationships, or contribute to the future of the Bow Valley, BOWDA offers opportunities to connect, participate, and make a meaningful impact.