The Annual ABM Community Gathering
When and Where
Tk'emlúps te Secwe̓pemc Territory
Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, BC
Tuesday, November 25 to Thursday, November 27, 2025
Day 1 - Tuesday, November 25, 2025
01:00 p.m. to 05:00 p.m. Registration
03.00 p.m. to 05.00 p.m. Meeting of the Spheres
05:00 p.m. to 06:00 p.m. Welcome Reception
Day 2 - Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Dialogue Circles, Presentations, Workshops
08:00 a.m. Registration and Set-Up for Delegates with Booth
09:00 a.m. Opening Breakfast
12.30 p.m. Lunch
04:00 p.m. Adjournment
We are currently developing the day 1 agenda in consultation with the ABM Community!
If you are not a member of the ABM Community, please book a meeting with Katrin Harry, Managing Partner with ABM.
Day 3 - Thursday, November 27, 2025
Business Matching
08:00 a.m. Breakfast
08:40 a.m. Appointment
09:00 a.m. Appointment
09:20 a.m. Appointment
09:40 a.m. Break
09:47 a.m. Appointment
10:07 a.m. Appointment
10:27 a.m. Appointment
10:47 a.m. Coffee Break
11:10 a.m. Appointment
11:30 a.m. Appointment
11:50 a.m. Appointment
12:10 p.m. Lunch
01:10 p.m. Appointment
01:30 p.m. Appointment
01:50 p.m. Appointment
02:10 p.m. Break
02:17 p.m. Appointment
02:37 p.m. Appointment
02:57 p.m. Appointment
03:17 p.m. Coffee Break
03:40 p.m. Appointment
04:00 p.m. Appointment
How Business Matching at ACG Works
If you are NOT an ABM Member, please book a meeting to discuss the event and your goals.
If you represent an Indigenous government or development corporation, we bring companies to the event that match your priorities. If you represent a company that aligns with the objectives of the communities and development corporations, we encourage you to register.
Your event registration includes up to 17 20-minute appointment slots you will fill in preparation for day 2 of the event.
You create an online profile that expresses your goals for attendance. This profile attracts the right matches.
Business matching has started, and delegates are already scheduling one-on-one meetings with each other.
You review all attendees’ profiles and request appointments with decision-makers you would like to meet.
We provide matchmaking support during preparation.
You respond to incoming appointment requests by declining or accepting.
At the event, you meet with your confirmed business matches based on the schedule you have created.
Pricing
Companies
ABM Members: Please connect with your Matchmaker.
Non-Members: $4150
includes 2 delegates
booth
1 reception, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, coffee breaks
17 one-on-one meetings with decision-makers on day 2
each Additional Delegate: $750
Indigenous Communities or Dev Corps
FREE for ABM Community Partners (Click here to find out how to become an ABM Community Partner.)
For communities or dev corps that are not ABM Community Partners:
$2075 includes:
up to 4 delegates
1 reception, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, coffee breaks per person.
each additional delegate: $750
no booth, no accommodations or travel.
Hotel Bookings
A room block has been set up at The Plaza Hotel, 405 Victoria Street.
It is an older property right downtown and an 8-minute drive from TRU. The rooms are small and clean.
At $99 per night, the rate is very good:)
Payment and Cancellation Deadlines
Cancellations
until August 31, 2025
Full Refund
until September 30, 2025
50% Refund
on or after October 1, 2025
no refund
Payments
Payments are due on the day of registration by credit card or EFT.
Billing arrangements can be made for registration prior to October 1.
October 26, 2025 Payment Deadline
Late payment fee of $1000 is applied to all unpaid registrations. No exceptions.
November 1, 2025
Removal of all unpaid accounts.
Venue
Thompson Rivers University
1055 Universit, Drive, Kamloops, BC, V2C 0C8