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2026 Members Retreat and Gala Fundraiser
Delta Hotels Grand Okanagan Resort

1310 Water St, Kelowna,

Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y 9P4, Canada

September 11, 2026 - September 12, 2026

09:00AM - 11:00PM PDT

About The Event

Join us as we celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Automotive Retailers Association at this year’s Annual Members’ Retreat & Gala Fundraiser, taking place at the Delta Grand Okanagan in Kelowna.

This milestone event will bring together members from across the province for two days of connection, celebration, and industry engagement. New features and programming are currently being finalized as we work to make this year’s event a memorable one. 

We look forward to welcoming you to Kelowna.

Agenda Full Agenda At a Glance Agenda
Thursday September 10
Friday, September 11
Saturday September 12
Monday September 14
05:00PM - 08:00PM
Registration (EventCamp table)
Hotel Lobby
09:00AM - 12:00PM
Activation (Golf or Casino?)
TBD
05:30PM - 07:00PM
Registration table & Raffle Tickets (EventCamp)
Hotel Lobby
06:00PM - 11:00PM
Chairman's Reception
Hotel Courtyard
06:00PM - 11:00PM
Bar Service Open
Hotel Courtyard
07:00PM - 09:00PM
Food is Served
Hotel Courtyard
07:20PM - 07:30PM
Opening Remarks
Hotel Courtyard

07:30PM - 10:30PM
Lewis Cardinal Band
Hotel Courtyard
08:00AM - 09:00AM
Breakfast and Registration
Main Hall
08:15AM - 09:00AM
Breakfast is Served
Main Hall
09:00AM - 09:10AM
Opening Remarks
Main Hall

09:15AM - 10:00AM
A1 - Concurrent Session 1
Room A
09:15AM - 10:00AM
A2 - Concurrent Session 2
Room B
09:15AM - 10:00AM
A3 - Concurrent Session 3
Room C
10:00AM - 10:45AM
B1 - Concurrent Sessions
Room A
10:00AM - 10:45AM
B2 - Concurrent Session
Room B
10:00AM - 10:45AM
B3 - Concurrent Session
Room C
11:30AM - 02:30PM
Keynote Luncheon Address
Main Hall
11:30AM - 12:00PM
Registration Table is open (EventCamp)
Hotel Lobby

11:55AM - 12:00PM
Opening Remarks
Main Hall

12:00PM - 01:00PM
Lunch
Main Hall
01:00PM - 01:45PM
Keynote: Tom Deans
Main Hall
Description:

The focus of Tom's address is the "Transitioning of Owners" and is geared towards a multi-generational discussion around the baby boomers who are timing out. If you're a Next Gen or Baby Boomer you should definitely take this in. Tom's also very familiar with consolidation.
Tom has written three books, all New York Times Top Sellers.

01:45PM - 02:30PM
Sunlife Panel
Main Hall

02:30PM - 02:30PM
Closing Statement
Main Hall

02:30PM - 05:00PM
Free time
05:00PM - 08:00PM
Raffle Tickets / Registration Table is open (EventCamp)
Main Hall

05:30PM - 05:30PM
Cocktails in the Courtyard
Courtyard (TBD)
05:45PM - 06:00PM
Doors open
Main Hall
06:00PM - 10:00PM
Gala Dinner & Fundraiser
Main Hall
06:15PM - 06:30PM
Opening Remarks
Main Hall

06:30PM - 06:40PM
Long Time Service Awards
Main Hall

06:40PM - 07:00PM
Industry Awards
Main Hall

07:00PM - 08:00PM
Announcement & Dinner
Main Hall

08:00PM - 08:15PM
ARFI Scholarship Awards
Main Hall

08:00PM - 08:00PM
Raffle ticket sales - closed (EventCamp Registration table)
Main Hall

08:15PM - 08:35PM
Pedal Car Awards
Main Hall

08:35PM - 09:35PM
ADESA Auction
Main Hall

09:30PM - 09:30PM
Conclusion
Main Hall

09:30PM - 09:30PM
Dessert is served
Main Hall
09:30PM - 09:30PM
Music / Dance
Main Hall

11:30PM - 11:30PM
Last call
Hotel