Annual Community Gathering 2026

A place for the next generation

Invite the Next Generation Into the Dialogue

Each full event registration includes one youth. We welcome young people ages 15 to 29, and are happy to make exceptions. ABM Members are encouraged to invite a young person from their family or close circle.

This grew out of conversations at ACG 2025 and reflects ABM’s vision of prosperous people on a livable planet. Young people’s perspectives, questions and lived realities help us see blind spots, challenge assumptions and make wiser decisions. Intergenerational dialogue deepens relationships and strengthens continuity between the decisions we make now and the future we are working toward.

November 24–26, 2026

Gather, talk, and work together

All times are PT.

Tuesday, November 24

2:00–3:00 p.m.Registration
3:00–5:00 p.m.Dialogue circles
5:00–5:30 p.m.Sharing and summary of key takeaways
5:30–6:30 p.m.Reception

Wednesday, November 25

8:30–9:30 a.m.Breakfast
9:30–11:30 a.m.Dialogue circles
11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Sharing and summary of key takeaways
12:00–1:00 p.m.Lunch
1:30–1:55 p.m.Appointment 1
2:00–2:25 p.m.Appointment 2
2:30–2:55 p.m.Appointment 3
2:55–3:15 p.m.Coffee break
3:15–3:40 p.m.Appointment 4
3:45–4:10 p.m.Appointment 5
4:15–4:40 p.m.Appointment 6
5:00–7:00 p.m.Casual get-together at the Arts Hub at Tis’kwat

Thursday, November 26

8:30–9:15 a.m.Breakfast
9:30–9:55 a.m.Appointment 7
10:00–10:25 a.m.Appointment 8
10:30–10:55 a.m.Appointment 9
10:55–11:10 a.m.Coffee break
11:10–11:35 a.m.Appointment 10
11:40 a.m.–12:05 p.m.Appointment 11
12:05–12:50 p.m.Lunch
12:50–1:45 p.m.Sphere meetings
1:45–2:00 p.m.Coffee break
2:00–2:45 p.m.Sphere meetings
2:45–3:00 p.m.Closing

Take part

Registration

For ABM Members

$1,450

One youth registration is included with every full registration.

Indigenous organizations

No cost

Indigenous governments, tribal councils and development corporations may register delegations of up to four people at no cost.

Travel and accommodations are not included.

Your registration includes

Dialogue circles and the opening reception
Curated one-on-one meetings and Sphere meetings
One reception, two breakfasts, two lunches and coffee breaks per person
One youth registration with every full registration

Email Katrin if you want to attend.

Share your work

Bring something to show

There are no booths because the one-on-one meetings do not require them. There is space if you would like to bring a display, equipment or something else that helps tell your story. Contact Katrin with ideas, requirements or questions.

Plan your stay

Accommodations

Book by October 24, 2026 to access the conference rate. After that date, rooms may still be available at the best available rate.

Waterways, A Boutique Hotel

4429 Marine Avenue, Powell River

$143.10–$161.10 · 10-minute drive to Dwight Hall

A contemporary hotel at the ferry terminal, with modern rooms and coastal views.

Visit Waterways Hotel

Rodmay Hotel

6251 Yew Street, Powell River

$108–$228 · 30-second walk to Dwight Hall

A historic, budget-friendly hotel in the Old Townsite, known for its heritage character. Haunted!

604-483-7715 · Email Rodmay Hotel

Island View Lodge

6255 Marine Avenue, Powell River

$108 · 1-minute walk to Dwight Hall

A straightforward, comfortable place to stay close to the gathering. Not haunted, as far as we know.

604-483-3113 · Email Island View Lodge

Getting here

Travel to Powell River

Plan to arrive by 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 24. On Thursday, November 26, departures after 3:00 p.m. work best.

From Vancouver by ferry

Horseshoe Bay to Langdale, about 40 minutes by ferry.
Drive about 80 km (around 1 hour 20 minutes).
Earls Cove to Saltery Bay, about 50 minutes by ferry.
Drive about 30 km (around 35 minutes) to Powell River.

Allow about two hours between ferries, depending on connections.

BC Ferries schedules

From Vancouver by air

Pacific Coastal Airlines offers non-stop flights between Vancouver International Airport’s South Terminal and Powell River.

Pacific Coastal Airlines

From downtown Vancouver

Harbour Air operates scheduled seaplane service from downtown Vancouver to Powell River. Flight time is about 35 minutes.

Harbour Air

From Vancouver Island

BC Ferries operates a direct sailing between Little River (Comox) and Westview (Powell River). The crossing takes about 90 minutes.

BC Ferries schedules

Questions about ACG?

Contact Katrin about registration, the gathering or your travel plans.

Book a Meeting

info@abmconnects.com · 604-483-6421