About This Event

A specialized invitation-only event brings together key LINC professionals to share best practices, explore innovative strategies, and develop solutions to strengthen our sector.

Why It Matters

This gathering is an opportunity to connect with fellow professionals, share best practices, and explore innovative strategies for overcoming challenges. By collaborating with colleagues across the Lower Mainland, we can identify shared issues and develop impactful solutions. Let’s inspire each other to create lasting change and build a stronger, more resilient LINC sector.

Upcoming Events

LINC Gathering – Lower Mainland

Hold the date: Monday January 5th, 2026 

Venue: Anvil Centre, New Westminster, BC 

Stay tuned for more details. 

Previous Events

LINC Gathering – Kelowna 

October 24, 2025

Hosted at KCR Community Resources

Over 80 LINC professionals from 17 small centres outside the Lower Mainland came together, both in-person and online, for a day of sharing, learning, and connection. 

Through 15 thoughtfully curated sessions and presentations, participants were energized and inspired by the remarkable LINC work unfolding across the BC/Yukon region. The event highlighted the deep care and commitment being brought into communities, showcasing the strength and creativity of LINC teams working in diverse local contexts. 

 

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LINC Gathering – Lower Mainland 

Vancouver, January 6 2025

Event Highlights

  • Over 180 attendees from more than 10 service providers across the lower mainland 
  • Mini presentations shared helpful tips and new ideas. 
  • Poster presentations showcased amazing projects. 
  • Guided conversations gave us time to talk about challenges and solutions. 
  • The plenary session inspired us to think about the future of the LINC sector.

This event reminded us how strong our community is when we work together.

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Questions?

Feel free to contact us at lincgathering@mosaicbc.org.

FAQ

What is the LINC Gathering?

The LINC Gathering is a powerful learning and networking event for staff within the LINC sector. It offers a space to share ideas, best practices, emerging issues, and innovative solutions to challenges in LINC delivery. It is a conference style gathering, but more than that, it brings together passionate LINC professionals and thought–provoking conversations to strengthen our collective work in the LINC sector. The aim is to build capacity and enhance LINC service delivery for clients. 

How are presenters and topics selected?

During the planning phase of each event, a Call for Proposals is sent out to LINC centres to invite presentation submissions. We encourage LINC program leaders to share the opportunity with their teams, identify potential presenters within their teams, and collaborate with them about possible topics. 

Partners

This event is supported by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada