Social Venture Institute: Alberta has sold out every year! Attendance is limited!
We do things a bit differently here in Alberta. And we also saw more and more people committed to the radical idea that business could be based in social mission and impact. So we partnered with Hollyhock, who for 25 years has been convening investors, innovators, and leaders. Social Venture Institute has contributed to a global movement of socially responsible entrepreneurship. With Social Venture Institute: Alberta, we hope to build on that movement and support the unique needs of Alberta based social- ventures.
SVI: Alberta is for social-venture leaders to build connections with like-minded peers and learn more about socially responsible business in an atmosphere of trust and goodwill. SVI: Alberta is highly interactive and experiential with a strong focus on peer-to-peer learning, working alongside other social-venture leaders in this one-of-a-kind community. Its unique format is designed to achieve out of the box results, and rejuvenate entrepreneurs' passions and visions.
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We're in the process of finalizing a line up of amazing speakers and attendees for 2025. Please check back as we continue to provide updates. For now, check out the incredible line up we had in 2023.
Karina Birch is the co-owner and CEO of Rocky Mountain Soap Company, a Canadian natural beauty brand based in Canmore, Alberta. Since taking over the business in 2000, she has grown it from a small shop into a national brand with over a dozen retail locations and a 25,000 sq. ft. workshop where all products are made in-house. Karina is known for her authentic leadership and commitment to sustainability, natural ingredients, and community. She is also a strong supporter of youth-focused initiatives like Fast and Female and Spirit North.
moreTonya Surman is a leading Canadian social entrepreneur and founding CEO of the Centre for Social Innovation (CSI). She’s known for creating visionary ideas, collaborative models, and spaces that drive systemic change. Tonya co-developed the Constellation Model and the Community Bond, which has raised over $10M to support social purpose real estate. Under her leadership, CSI has supported 6000+ changemakers. She also founded Social Innovation Canada, uniting innovators nationwide. Tonya is an award-winning leader recognized by Ashoka, the Trillium Foundation, and others.
moreSona Khosla is Chief Impact Officer at Benevity, Inc., the leading provider of global corporate purpose software. At the helm of Benevity Impact Labs, a social innovation hub, Sona and her team are focused on accelerating impact and inclusion through data insights, community and innovation.
moreFounder of Kemet Group, a startup that aims to boost drug-manufacturing capacity in Africa
moreFounder of Earthware Resuables, a business that offers a return-for-reuse zero waste takeout container program in Calgary, Airdrie, Canmore and Banff.
moreNêhiyaw (Plains Cree) instructor, researcher, writer and founder of kâniyâsihk Culture Camps
moreFounder and CEO of Newo and co-founder of the Sunrise Farm Cooperative and the Spirit of the Land project
moreFounder and president of Growing Greener Innovations, an award-winning Canadian energy technology company
moreFounder of Partake Brewing and Premium Near Beer, the number one selling craft non-alcoholic beer in Canada
moreA quick look at SVI: Alberta 2022