I've been to many events and found this one to be the most engaged group of people, willing to support, collaborate, and provide genuine support.

Denise Kirk
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GBV Resource Collective Inc

I was blown away with the level of vulnerability, insight and learning SVI presented…it was beyond my expectations.

Sherilyn Trompetter
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MT Consulting Group

SVI:Alberta is burst of energy! A conference unlike any I've attended—it attracts the makers, the doers, and the dreamers in our community.

Diane Cassidy
,
Vacant Lots Farm Club

A special gem of an experience…highly recommend!

Adrienne Furrie
,
Prête Studios

If you are wanting to get inspired, connected, and refreshed then SVI is the place to go.

Adaeze Hubbard
,
Innovate Calgary

SVI: Alberta was nothing short of transformative. This is a must-attend event for anyone serious about making a sustainable social impact.

Zach Manntai
,
For The City

Why SVI:Alberta?

You’re not just running a business. You’re changing the world. But it’s hard to do it alone.

SVI is where impact leaders come to recharge, grow, and connect with others who get it.

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What Will You Walk Away With?

Clarity, Calm & Meaningful Connection
Step away from the daily grind and reconnect with your purpose in a setting that blends time in nature, personal reflection, and meaningful community.
A Supportive Network of Peers
Build real relationships with values-aligned entrepreneurs who lead with impact and heart. Expect genuine support, future collaborators, and a sense of not doing this alone anymore.
Fresh Insight & Strategic Breakthroughs
Leave with new ideas, aha moments, and practical tools—thanks to thoughtful facilitation, honest conversations, and the wisdom of fellow changemakers.
Renewed Energy & Motivation
Refuel your drive. You'll return home feeling uplifted, focused, and more confident in the path you're walking as a social impact leader.
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Schedule 2023

*2025 Schedule Coming Soon*

7:40 am

Sunrise

8:00 am

Breakfast

2:30 pm

Free Time

6:00 pm

Dinner

Speakers & Attendees

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.

Colby Delorme

Colby Delorme

Speaker

Colby Delorme is President of the Imagination Group of Companies and a Métis entrepreneur with experience spanning construction, brand development, marketing, certification, franchise development, tobacco manufacturing, and business consulting.

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Karina Birch

Karina Birch

Speaker

Karina Birch is the co-owner and CEO of Rocky Mountain Soap Company; a Canadian natural cosmetic brand rooted in purpose and place.

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Tonya Surman

Tonya Surman

Speaker

Tonya 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.

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Sona Khosla

Sona Khosla

Speaker

Sona 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.

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Morẹ́nikẹ́ Ẹniọlá Ọláòṣebìkan

Morẹ́nikẹ́ Ẹniọlá Ọláòṣebìkan

Speaker

Founder of Kemet Group, a startup that aims to boost drug-manufacturing capacity in Africa

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John MacInnes

John MacInnes

Speaker

Founder of Earthware Resuables, a business that offers a return-for-reuse zero waste takeout container program in Calgary, Airdrie, Canmore and Banff.

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Dr. Kevin wâsakâyâsiw Lewis

Dr. Kevin wâsakâyâsiw Lewis

Speaker

Nêhiyaw (Plains Cree) instructor, researcher, writer and founder of kâniyâsihk Culture Camps

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Connie Stacey

Connie Stacey

Speaker

Founder and president of Growing Greener Innovations, an award-winning Canadian energy technology company

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Ted Fleming

Ted Fleming

Speaker

Founder of Partake Brewing and Premium Near Beer, the number one selling craft non-alcoholic beer in Canada

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