Annual General Meeting 2026

Your AGM weekend hub

November 27–29 · BMO Centre | Calgary

Everything you need for the weekend in one place: the schedule, policy and governance votes, board candidates, getting around and who to call.

Tickets still on sale

Get your AGM ticket

Early bird pricing has ended — these are regular prices.

Member$399 Super early bird $139 Early bird $199
Youth$129 $79 early bird
Non-Member Observer$999

On sale until Nov. 28. To secure the youth rate, you must be 25 or under as of Friday, November 27, 2026. Tickets are not transferable.

What to expect
  • Hear from UCP Leader Danielle Smith live on stage
  • Vote on policy and elect our provincial board
  • Get the inside track from special guest speakers
  • Talk strategy and catch up in hospitality suites
  • Browse exhibitor booths
  • Enjoy a hot buffet lunch
  • Learn how to run a winning campaign
  • And more!

Before you arrive

Membership deadline

You must be a current member and have purchased or renewed your membership by 11:59 PM on Friday, November 6, 2026 to vote at the AGM. Your membership is not included with your registration fee.

Check my membership

Check-in & registration desk

e.g. Registration opens Friday at __:__ in Hall __. Saturday registration from __:__.

Check-in times and location will be posted here before the weekend.

What to bring

e.g. Photo ID, your ticket confirmation email, voting credentials, etc.

A short checklist will be posted here before the weekend.

Schedule

Draft Schedule

The events below are tentatively scheduled. Final times and events are subject to change.

Day 1

Friday, November 27

  • Pre-AGM Afternoon Events
  • Board Candidate Speeches
  • Official Agenda
  • Opening Ceremonies at 5:00 PM
  • Governance Debate & Voting
  • Hospitality Suites
Day 2

Saturday, November 28

  • All-Day Agenda
  • Registration
  • Board Election Voting
  • Financial Report
  • Vice Presidents' Reports
  • Hot Buffet Lunch
  • Policy Debate & Voting
  • Board Election Results & Adjournment of AGM

Join us Sunday for Campaign Training

Day 3

Sunday, November 29

  • Campaign Training
  • Expected to start by 9:00 AM (TBC)

Optional: a "Download full agenda" button and room numbers for each item.

Policy & governance

What members vote on

Governance debate and voting happens Friday evening. Policy debate and voting happens Saturday. Read up before you go.

The 2026 policy and governance resolutions will be posted here before the AGM. Updates are shared via email. If you haven't received them, you may have unsubscribed or your information might be outdated. Please email us at info@unitedconservative.ca with your full name and address for assistance.

This year’s resolutions

PDF

2026 Policy Proposals

Policy book for Saturday
PDF

2026 Governance Resolutions

For Friday evening
PDF

Rules & Procedures for AGM 2026

How debate and voting work

Board election

Board Candidates

Provincial Board Members serve two-year terms, with half elected each year. This year, there will be an election for the following positions: Chief Financial Officer, VP Policy & Governance, VP Membership, and one Director from each region (Edmonton, North, South, Calgary, Central).

Friday afternoon

Candidate speeches

Board Candidate Speeches are part of the Pre-AGM Afternoon Events.

Saturday

Voting

Board Election Voting is on the Saturday all-day agenda.

Saturday

Results

Board Election Results are announced before the Adjournment of AGM.

Candidate profiles will be posted here once confirmed.
Chief Financial OfficerVP Policy & GovernanceVP MembershipEdmonton DirectorNorth DirectorSouth DirectorCalgary DirectorCentral Director

Chief Financial Officer

Candidate name

Chief Financial Officer

Short bio, 2–3 sentences.

Full bio

Longer bio.

email@example.ca · website

Candidate name

Chief Financial Officer

Short bio, 2–3 sentences.

Full bio

Longer bio.

email@example.ca · website

VP Policy & Governance

Candidate name

VP Policy & Governance

Short bio, 2–3 sentences.

Full bio

Longer bio.

email@example.ca · website

Venue

Getting around

BMO Centre | Calgary

Stampede Park. See the map for parking lots near the BMO Centre.

The live map currently links to the 2025 Offstreet parking portal. Send the 2026 link, or say if there is none.

Where plenary, voting, lunch, hospitality suites and booths are inside the BMO Centre.

Booths and hospitality suites

Are you interested in hosting a hospitality suite or having an exhibitor booth at the AGM? If so, send your request to info@unitedconservative.ca with details and we'll do our best to accommodate you.

Map of Stampede Park showing the BMO Centre and parking lots

Help

FAQs & documents

When is the membership deadline?

You must be a current member and have purchased or renewed your membership by 11:59 PM on Friday, November 6, 2026 to vote at the AGM. Your membership is not included with your registration fee.

What Board positions are up for election?

Provincial Board Members serve two-year terms, with half elected each year. This year, there will be an election for the following positions: Chief Financial Officer, VP Policy & Governance, VP Membership, and one Director from each region (Edmonton, North, South, Calgary, Central).

Why are there lunch and no-lunch options?

To make the AGM more affordable, the Saturday lunch is optional. If you choose the meal option, a delicious seated lunch will be provided. Otherwise, you'll need to arrange your own lunch. Youth tickets include lunch.

Can I transfer my ticket to another person?

No, we do not allow ticket transfers. If you can no longer attend, contact us to arrange a refund.

How can I stay updated on the Party Policy and Governance process?

Updates are shared via email. If you haven't received them, you may have unsubscribed or your information might be outdated. Please email us at info@unitedconservative.ca with your full name and address for assistance.

How do I run for a Board position?

The board election package, including the rules and application, are posted in the documents section below.

Will I get a tax receipt for my registration?

No. The AGM operates on a cost-recovery basis only. No portion of your ticket is considered a donation.

e.g. Is there a coat check? Can I leave and come back? Accessibility? Livestream?

Name, role and phone/email for each, e.g.

  • Registration & tickets
  • Media
  • Booths & hospitality suites
  • Accessibility / on-site help
On-site help

Weekend contacts will be posted here before the AGM. Until then, call or email us anytime.

Hotels

Hotels

Listed in order of proximity to the BMO Centre. Rates are starting prices, plus tax per night.

HotelFrom
Calgary Marriott Downtown$199 + tax/nightBook
Hyatt Regency Calgary$199 + tax/nightBook
Delta Hotels Calgary Downtown$219 + tax/nightBook
Alt Hotel Calgary East Village$169 + tax/nightBook
The Westin Calgary$179 + tax/nightBook
Courtyard by Marriott Calgary Downtown$159 + tax/nightBook
Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown$124 + tax/nightBook
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Calgary Downtown$179 + tax/nightBook
DoubleTree by Hilton Calgary North$129 + tax/nightLink coming soon