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Sponsorship Opportunities

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Volunteer Appreciation Reception

We're so grateful to our Volunteers – they are an amazing group of people! Please join us for our Volunteer Appreciation Reception:

When: Monday, May 25th, from 4:45PM - 6:00PM

Where: The Eldorado Hotel's rooftop patio, "The ELevated Club"

There will be live entertainment, tasty appetizers, wine tasting, a no-host bar and a spectacular view of the Okanagan Lake – our way of showing our appreciation for all the Volunteer's hard work!

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Welcoming Reception

This year's Welcoming Reception will take place at our conference base hotel, the historic lakeside Hotel Eldorado's rooftop patio, immediately following the Volunteer Appreciation Reception.

When: Monday, May 25th, starting at 6:00PM

Where: The Eldorado Hotel's rooftop patio, "The ELevated Club"

There will be live entertainment, tasty appetizers, wine tasting, a no-host bar and spectacular views over Okanagan Lake.

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Signature Dinner

Where: KF Centre for Excellence

When: Tuesday, May 26th, 5:30-10:00PM (buses to the venue will begin departing from the Eldorado Hotel lobby at 5:30PM)

Details: Plated dinner, no-host bar. Transportation provided.

Dinner Speaker Barry Lapointe, Founder and Chair, KF Aerospace.

Air Operator Consultative Meeting (AOCM) Thursday May 28, 2026

Conference Home Base – Hotel Eldorado

Book your room as early as possible for the BCAC 2026 Soaring Above Challenges conference taking place in Kelowna, BC. The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) Memorial Cup will be taking place in Kelowna at the same time so hotel rooms will become very difficult – and expensive – to secure in the weeks leading up to May 25 - 27th.

The BCAC26 conference is taking place at the historic Eldorado Resort, a beautiful lakefront property and marina. Conference attendees will receive a discounted/group rate on rooms (subject to availability). The parking fee has been waived for conference attendees and the resort fee has been reduced from $30 to $15/night.

Please Note: All booking confirmations include an automated message stating the full resort fee of $30 per day at the time of booking. However, clients are not actually charged that fee until they check out. The front desk reception team will re-iterate the $15 discounted fee upon arrival and ensure it is reflected on the final bill. 

To ensure that you receive the special rate(s) mentioned above, you must identify yourself as a BCAC26 conference attendee when you make your reservation.

CLICK HERE to reserve your room at the historic Hotel Eldorado.

CLICK HERE to reserve your room at the Manteo at Eldorado Resort. 

We look forward to seeing you in the spring!

Hotel Eldorado at the Eldorado Resort Kelowna
500 Cook Road
Kelowna, BC   Canada   V1W 3G9

Direct Number: +1 250-763-7500 

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Parking Partners

We're pleased to introduce a new, year-round Canada-wide partnership with Park'N Fly. Secure favourable parking rates and optional additional services at your home airport. When you reserve online with your local airport, put #1136298 into the "Discount Code" field.

Park'N Fly Rate Card

Car Rental Partners

Please welcome our newest Travel Partner, Budget Car Rental! Under Budget's Business Program, BCAC Members can now take advantage of a dedicated Budget Corporate Discount (BDC) rate by using code: #A800600

Benefits include up to 30% off of base rates, complimentary Fastbreak membership (so you can bypass the counter), as well as a dedicated support team.

Budget Car Rental Rate Card

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Private Aircraft Parking (TBA)

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Conference Room Floor Plans

View of Downtown Kamloops. (Photo/PlanetWare.com)

Mountview Terrace

3D Walkthrough Link

Rivers Room

3D Walkthrough Link

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Featured Speakers

Cathy Press, Chair, BCAC Board of Directors

Cathy Press is CEO of Chinook Helicopters and is a trailblazer in the aviation industry. As the first female helicopter flight instructor in Canada, she has passionately led Chinook Helicopters to international recognition for its helicopter and airplane pilot training programs. Her contributions to aviation were recognized in 2025 when Chinook received the Transport Canada Safety Award. Cathy completed her first solo at 16 years of age and is currently the only person in Canada who holds a “Transport Canada Pilot Examiner” status in both airplanes and helicopters.

Cathy acts as Chair of the Flight Training Committee for the Helicopter Association of Canada (HAC) and currently sits as a board member on the Abbotsford Airport Authority. In 2019, Cathy was named one of “Women’s Executive Network: Top 100 Canada’s Most Powerful Women." In 2021, Cathy received an honorary doctorate from the University of the Fraser Valley, adding to her already impressive list of aviation accomplishments and awards.

Cathy has always taken a hands-on approach in supporting individuals who are starting both aviation and business careers. She continues to be passionate about helping others reach their goals as an educator and mentor.

James Hall, BCAC Representative, NAV CANADA's Advisory Committee

James Hall, AAE, is the Senior Manager, Operations & Sustainability, Kelowna International Airport (YLW). In this position, James is responsible for Environmental, Airside Regulatory, Groundside Operations, as well as the Passenger Experience in the terminal operations. James is also very active in the Airports Council International Environment and Operations committees and was previously Chair of the CAC Operations and Technical Affairs Committee. James is passionate about aviation and in the advancement of carbon reduction strategies.

Kelowna International Airport (YLW) is the 2025 BCAC Conference's Host Airport.

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