Vertality2, an eco-chic celebration of renewed vitality, is a place to connect with Vancouver's community of change-makers, innovators and sustainability entrepreneurs.

What: performance art | fine tunes  | local organic eats | new connections 

Who: change-makers | innovators | sustainability entrepreneurs | new friends

Too many brilliant leaders have been overcome by unrealistic workloads, cynicism and isolation resulting in burnout and depression. Social change organizations contribute to this cycle through work environments that are frequently out of synch with our progressive mandates. This deep individual and collective gap can be addressed through nurturing self-awareness, authenticity, truth-speaking, and energy management skills.

Join mission-based entrepreneurs at Hollyhock for a dynamic gathering to share business challenges, successes and experiences. For 16 years, SVI has created a supportive environment with inspiring mentors and practical, problem-solving results. Participants gain a rich portfolio of skills to grow their social purpose organization and an invaluable network of peers.

SCI gathers seasoned and emerging leaders with thinkers and trainers from the change making world. Designed to strengthen capacity, collaborations, and success of the sector, SCI offers invaluable workshops, creative practices, dialogue circles, and community building that will enhance your organizational effectiveness.

Media that Matters is a retreat and collaboratory for digital visionaries who are building bridges to broader audiences and new possibilities.

Women Entrepreneurs for Social Change will be an intensive, interactive Vancouver based gathering that focuses on ways to lead a successful, socially conscious enterprise. This unique forum offers women from small and large organizations the chance to explore their business challenges in an intimate and inspiring environment drawing on the successful Social Venture Institute (SVI) model. SVI is a practical, problem-solving, alternative “business school” that creates a confidential, supportive and inspiring setting.