FAQ
Participating
What is the Application Process?
Click the red "Get Tickets" button, fill in the application form, and make your payment. If for any reason your application isn’t accepted, you’ll receive a full refund.
A quick heads up—this isn’t a 30-second checkout. It could take 15+ minutes, so we recommend setting aside a little time, grabbing a coffee and completing it in one sitting, as your progress will not be saved if you leave midway.
SVI: Alberta is intentionally curated to create a meaningful and diverse experience. As part of the selection process, we consider a mix of perspectives, lived experiences, and organizational types—bringing together a balance of emerging and established organizations, social ventures, and enabling partners.
Can I attend only part of SVI: Alberta Lite?
We strongly recommend attending all sessions to get the full experience and value—but we understand that as an entrepreneur, you might need to step out briefly. Just do your best to be as present as you can :)
What is the schedule for the event?
A full agenda for SVI: Alberta Lite will be shared soon.
Can I bring a co-founder or team member?
Yes, and we encourage it! Attending with a co-leader can deepen your shared clarity and strengthen how you lead together. Group rates are available upon request.
Are there scholarships available if cost is a barrier for me?
Yes. If you require financial support, there are a limited number of sponsorship opportunities available. Please apply here.
The application form will take approximately 5-8 minutes to fill out.
What is the price of attending SVI: Alberta Lite?
The cost for SVI: Alberta Lite 2026 is $299.00 (plus GST). This price includes meals and access to all sessions.
Register before June 30th to receive the early bird rate of $250 (plus GST).
What and where is Ralph Klein Park?
Ralph Klein Park is located in southeast Calgary, about 15 minutes from downtown.
The 30-hectare site is Canada’s largest constructed wetland, designed to support wildlife, improve water quality, and create space for environmental education. At its centre is an award-winning, LEED Platinum-certified building overlooking the wetlands.
It’s a setting that invites you to slow down and spend time in a place that supports reflection, learning, and meaningful connection, with both the land and each other.
We acknowledge that this gathering takes place on the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7, including the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani Nations), the Tsuut’ina Nation, and the Îyârhe Nakoda Nations, as well as the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3. We are grateful to gather on this land and recognize the ongoing relationships Indigenous peoples have with it.
How is SVI: Alberta & SVI: Alberta Lite connected to other SVI offerings?
Social Venture Institute (SVI) was created by the Hollyhock Leadership Institute and has been running for over 30 years, making it one of Canada’s longest-running gatherings for social entrepreneurs.
Over time, additional offerings have been developed, including SVI Women, SVI 365, and our own offerings— SVI: Alberta and SVI: Alberta Lite.
Who are the organizers behind SVI: Alberta Lite?
SVI: Alberta is hosted by Momentum. Momentum is a community economic development organization that aims to create a thriving, resilient, local economy. By hosting SVI: Alberta, Momentum is able to connect its work to the broader social innovation ecosystem in Alberta and contribute to systems level change.
Who is SVI: Alberta Lite for?
SVI: Alberta Lite is for people who believe business can be a force for good, or are curious about what that could look like in practice.
You might be running a business, nonprofit, or initiative, or working within one. Some participants are already deeply focused on impact, while others are just starting to explore it.
What brings people together is a willingness to step back, think more intentionally about their work, and learn alongside others who are asking similar questions.
What is the difference between SVI: Alberta and SVI: Alberta Lite? What can I expect from the experience?
SVI: Alberta is a unique hybrid of conference, retreat, social gathering, and coming together of those on the forefront of social ventures in Alberta.
SVI: Alberta Lite is a shorter, in-city version of the full SVI: Alberta experience. It offers a condensed format while still including the key signature elements that make SVI
special—such as True Confessions keynotes, workshops, a case study, and peer circles.
If you’re looking to get a feel for SVI, build meaningful connections, and move your venture forward, SVI: Alberta Lite is a great place to start!
You’ll be challenged, inspired, and pushed to expand your ideas of what’s possible.
