Future of Good is proud to announce our collaboration with five organizations for the 2024 Social Finance Forum. This year's forum promises to be an unparalleled experience, with in-person activations spanning across Canada.

The resounding success of our 2023 Social Finance Forum has spoken volumes—in Toronto and Vancouver, hybrid tickets sold out, engaging over 150 and 100 attendees, respectively. The feedback from 96% of changemakers highlighted the significance of peer-to-peer learning and networking, making them feel more empowered in their work. Almost 100% expressed their eagerness to return in-person next year.

At Future of Good, we listen to the pulse of changemakers. Our commitment is to prioritize their desires and create experiences that resonate with their needs. The sector demands it, and the time is ripe to reconvene in person, centering our communities for impactful and meaningful change.

The in-person aspect will take place on day 1, June 12, and there is limited space available.

 

 

Innovate Calgary is the innovation headquarters of the University of Calgary. They offer a wide range of programs, facilities, educational resources, and expert guides to help students, researchers, and startups move from ideation to commercialization and beyond. The Social Innovation Hub is a place where social innovators can get the support they need to scale and grow their businesses in a community of like-minded individuals. The Social Innovation Hub is located on the second floor of the Alastair Ross Technology Centre. Parking is available for $9 a day. The Hub is also a 10-minute walk from the Brentwood C-Train Stations. UCeed Social Impact Fund is a unique partnership in social finance that supports a growing ecosystem of social purpose organizations focused on making positive changes in our communities.

Programming for June 12
In-person in Calgary

 

(In Mountain Time)

8:30am—9:15am Registration and Light refreshments

9:15am - 9:30am Forum Opening National Agenda

9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. - Opening Plenary: Canada and the World - Social Finance Today (National Agenda)

10:15 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. - Tools Plenary: Canada's Social Finance Fund - An Update on Implementation (National Agenda)

11:00 p.m. - 11:15 p.m. - Break

11:15 p.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Transformations Plenary: Impact Ventures Making a Difference (National Agenda)

12:00 p.m. – 12:05 p.m. - Break

12:05 p.m.  - 12:50 p.m. – 3 concurrent sessions

1.      Trend 1 (Concurrent): Intergenerational Wealth Transfer
(Social Innovation Hub main space)

2.      Trend 2 (Concurrent): Retirement, Pension Funds, and Impact Investing
(Board room 4, Downstairs)

3.      Trend 3 (Concurrent): Can Social Outcomes Be Financed?
(Boardroom 1, Downstairs)

 

12:50 p.m.  – 1:15 p.m. Break – Lunch

1:15p.m. – 2:00pm Panel

The Alberta Advantage

As the social finance ecosystem in Alberta continues to evolve, how are we ensuring that the right types of ventures are incentivized by the right types of capital? Is our ecosystem ready to support SPOs in scaling their impact, or are we at risk of replicating mistakes made by other, more mature ecosystems?

Join us for a panel discussion on the state and potential of Alberta's impact investing landscape, followed by a facilitated discussion on gaps and opportunities with participants.

Panelists: 

Alex Laidlaw, Impact Investment Associate at Calgary Foundation
Chelsea Gillett, Principal, Fund 1& 2 at The51
Raissa Espiritu, Executive in Residence, Cenovus Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Accelerator, UCeed
Moderator: 

Brad Andrews, Senior Innovation Manager, Social Innovation Hub
2:00p.m. – 3:00p.m. Participant round table discussions

3:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Day 1 Closing (National Agenda)

To register for the Forum and attend in person on June 12 in Calgary, select the hybrid format and the city of Calgary when registering.

The Social Economy through Social Inclusion (SETSI) model aims to tell a story, change minds, shift perspectives, and grow communities. Our community coalition was developed as a response to some of the emerging trends and challenges we have collectively witnessed in the social economy, social finance, impact investing and cooperative ecosystems across Canada.

 

Programming for June 12
In-person in Toronto

8:00 – 9:00 a.m. - Breakfast and informal networking
 
8:40 – 8:50 a.m. - Drumming Performance – Ngoma Ensemble 
 
8:50 – 9:10 a.m.-  Opening Address - Janine Manning, Executive Director, Indigenous Peoples Resilience Fund 
 
9:10 – 9:15 a.m. - Welcome Address – Vinod Rajasekaran, Founder of Future of Good 

9:15 – 10:00 a.m. - Opening Panel – National Advisory Board on Impact Investing Panelists

Speakers:

• Jillisa Brown, Executive Director of TIIP
• Lindsay Wallace, Board Chair CAFIID
• Geoff Moore, Geoff Moore, MA, Founder & CEO, Impactᴬᴺᴰ Inc
• Brian Carrière, PhD, Senior Officer, Impact Investing, Colleges and Institutes Canada 

Moderator:

• Ryan Oneil Knight, Executive Director ACBN

10:10 – 11:15 a.m. - Social Finance & Social Impact Panel

Speakers:

• Lise Birikundavyi, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at BKR Capital
• Jason Sukhram, Director at Quinn + Partners
• Shady Hafez, Manager at National Association of Friendship Centres
• Susan Henry, Director of Community Impact & Financial Inclusion at Alterna Savings
• Ben Rabinovitch, MBA, Head, Relationship Management, Rally Assets 

Moderator:

• Ryan Oneil Knight, Executive Director ACBN

11:15 a.m. –  2:15 p.m. - SFF National Broadcast & Lunch Served
 
2:15 – 2:30 p.m. - Afternoon Address - Jonah Chininga Co-founder & CEO of Woveo
 
2:30 – 3:15 p.m. - Columbian Fund Tour Panel - Fondo Blooming Roots — AMPLO Inversión de Impacto, Fondo de Inversión de Impacto II Inversor en Colombia y Otros Países Latam — Inversor, Campo Capital Impact Fund — Campo Capital, Empodera Impact Capital — New Ventures Capital 
 
3:15 – 3:45 p.m. - Kate Ruff, Common Approach Impact Measurement – Fireside Chat
 
4:00 – 5:15 p.m. - Blended Finance Panel

Speakers

• Jehad Aliweiwi, Executive Director of the Laidlaw Foundation
• Carla Leon, CEO, Just Like Family
• Kathryn Babcock, CEO of Capital W
• Collins Boakye-Yiadom, Director Housing Innovation, Dream Legacy Foundation
• Sally Miller, Executive Director, Fair Finance Fund
• Johny Maung, MBA, Manager, Community Investments and Partnerships, Rally Assets 
• Afua Asantewaa, Inclusive Prosperity Project Manager, Fair Finance Fund

Moderator

• André Pawan Vashist, Director, Learning & Collaboration, Philanthropic Foundations Canada 

4:45 – 5:15 p.m. - Closing Remarks

5:30 - 8:30 p.m. - Evening Soiree

After an inspiring first day at the 2024 Social Finance Forum, unwind and connect with leaders active and interested in impact investing and social finance—at our exclusive soiree at the Centre for Social Innovation in Toronto (192 Spadina). Enjoy delicious refreshments and stimulating discussions supported by Coast Capital and Public Inc.

To register for the Forum and attend in person on June 12 in Toronto, select the hybrid format and the city of Toronto when registering.

Esplanade Québec, founded in 2015, is the first accelerator for social and environmental impact entrepreneurs in Quebec. Its mission is to foster a community of entrepreneurs, innovators, and organizations dedicated to addressing social and environmental challenges. In collaboration with various partners, Esplanade Québec has established the most extensive support platform for this community in Quebec, aiming to assist entrepreneurs and leaders in developing their full potential and ensuring the longevity of their projects.

Esplanade Québec est le premier accélérateur des entrepreneur.e.s d’impact social et environnemental du Québec. Depuis 2015, Esplanade Québec s’est donné comme mission de catalyser une communauté d’entrepreneur.e.s, d’innovateur.trice.s et d’organisations qui souhaitent relever des défis sociaux et environnementaux, ainsi que de les accompagner à accroître leurs impacts et pérenniser leurs projets. En collaboration avec de nombreux partenaires, Esplanade Québec déploie la plus importante plateforme d’accompagnement destinée à cette communauté au Québec afin de soutenir les entrepreneur.e.s et les dirigeant.e.s dans le développement de leur plein potentiel.

Programmation du 12 juin

Uniquement en présentiel à Montréal

10h à 10h45 - Arrivée des participant.e.s, café et réseautage

10h45 à 11h - Mot de bienvenue et déroulement de la journée

Isabelle Thibault, Directrice Générale d’Esplanade Québec, et Anouk Bertner, Directrice Générale de Future of Good, vous présenteront l’événement et la programmation.

11h à 11h15 - Présentation du nouveau Fonds de finance sociale fédéral pour le Québec

Présenté par Stéphanie Guico, Gestionnaire administrative chez Cap Finance

11h15 à 11h30 - Ouverture du Forum

Programmation nationale diffusée en ligne et à l’Espace Rodier

11h30 à 12h15 - L’investissement Gender Lens: témoignages des participant.e.s du programme Perspectives

Les participant.e.s du programme Perspectives Investisseur.e.s vous présenteront les conclusions de la première cohorte, les apprentissages et les actions à prendre

Intervenant.e.s: Participantes du programme Perspectives-Investisseurs

• Sévrine Labelle, Directrice générale chez Lab Excelles – BDC
• Marie-Josée Rioux, Directrice de portefeuille-Investissement chez Fondaction
• Claire Lelièvre, Directrice, Capital de risque, Programme Impulsion PME chez Investissement Québec

Modérateur: Luc Tousignant, Vice-Président développement et rayonnement des affaires chez Réseau Capital

12h15 à 12h30 - Pause café et réseautage

12h30 à 13h15 - De l’émergence à la mise à l’échelle: multiples voies à suivre pour la finance sociale au Québec

Intervenant.e.s:

• Philippe Garant, Directeur Général chez la Fiducie du chantier de l’économie sociale
• Daniel Armali, Partenaire chez Amplify Capital
• Réjean Nguyen, Directeur principal, Investissement d’impact et Pratique d’affaires ESG Addenda Capital

Modérateur: Nathan Cohen-Fournier

13h15 à 14h - Pause dîner et réseautage

14h05 à 14h50 – Can social outcomes be financed? Exploring the opportunities and bottlenecks in outcomes financing (Programmation nationale)

Intervenant.e.s:

• Rebecca Waterhouse, Directrice principale chez Raven
• Stephen Huddart, Professeur adjoint chez University of Victoria Gustavson School of Business
• Andi Phillips, Associée gérante chez Maycomb Capital
• Teresa Dukes, Directrice exécutive chez Bureau de l'innovation sociale, Province du Manitoba
• Janis Dubno, Directrice générale chez Sorenson Impact Institute
• Jeff Cyr, Fondateur et associé directeur chez Raven

 
15h05 à 16h15 - Comment les outils financiers participent à l’empowerment des communautés?

Intervenant.e.s:

• Éléonore Durocher-Bergeron, Responsable, Renforcement du pouvoir économique des femmes, stratégie et développement au Centre d’étude et de coopération internationale
• Lise Birikundavyi, CFA, Partenaire de gestion chez BKR Capital

Modératrice: Diane Bérard, Journaliste chez Future of Good

16h15 à 17h15 - Braindate et Cocktail réseautage

17h15 à 17h30 - Fermeture du Forum

Pour vous inscrire au Forum et assister à la journée du 12 juin en présentiel à Montréal, sélectionnez le format hybride et la ville de Montréal lors de votre inscription ci-dessous.

Common Good Solutions is a purpose-first, people-powered company. Their mission is to support clients to create innovative, financially sustainable solutions that meet community needs. We work with governments, organizations, and entrepreneurs to deliver scalable solutions for impact. CGS believes in strengthening the impact sector while investing in leaders and their capacity to change the world.
 

Programming for June 12
In-person in Halifax

(In Atlantic Time)
11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. - Breakfast

12:15 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Forum Opening (National Agenda)

12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. - Opening Plenary: Canada and the World - Social Finance Today (National Agenda)

1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Tools Plenary: Canada's Social Finance Fund - An Update on Implementation (National Agenda)

2:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. - Break

2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Transformations Plenary: Impact Ventures Making a Difference (National Agenda)

3:00 p.m. - 3:05 p.m. - Break

3:05 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. - Trends Concurrent Sessions (National Agenda)

3:50 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.  - Break

4:45 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. - Workshop: Ecosystem Building in Atlantic Canada: The workshop will explore challenges and opportunities around the different dimensions of ecosystem building and provide Atlantic Canadians a chance to discuss systemic issues facing the region and look towards the brighter side of collectively solving them.

Facilitators:

• Lisa Lowthers
• David Upton. 

6:15 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Day 1 Closing (National Agenda)

To register for the Forum and attend in person on June 12 in Halifax, select the hybrid format and the city of Halifax when registering.

RADIUS is a social innovation hub based at the Beedie School of Business, Simon Fraser University. We operate on the unceded, traditional, and ancestral territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), and səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples.
 

Programming for June 12
In-person in Vancouver

(In Pacific Time)

7:50 - 8:10 a.m. - Welcome and registration

8:15 - 8:30 a.m. - Forum Opening (National Agenda)

8:30 - 9:15 a.m. - Opening Plenary: Canada and the World - Social Finance Today (National Agenda)

9:15 - 10:00 a.m. - Tools Plenary: Canada's Social Finance Fund - An update on implementation (National Agenda)

10:00 - 10:15 a.m. - Break: Music, Meditation, Breath

10:15 - 11:00 a.m. - Transformations Plenary: Impact Ventures Making a Difference (National Agenda)

11:00 - 11:05 a.m. - Transition Break

11:05 - 11:50 a.m. - World Café: Community Reflections Sessions (Local Agenda); Trends Concurrent Sessions (National Agenda)

11:50 - 12:30 p.m. - Lunch Break

12:30 - 1:15 p.m. - Impact Venture Showcase: Amplifying & showcasing the work of impact-centred ventures within our ecosystem (Local Agenda)

1:15 - 2:15 p.m. - Panel session: Advancing Equity-Centred Approaches to Grantmaking & Investing - Strategic approaches to shifting power, challenges, and opportunities in decision-making and innovating approaches such as participatory funds and blended finance (Local Agenda)

Speakers:

• Mariana Nuri (WES Mariam Assefa)
• Yara Younis (RADIUS)
• Kristi Mader (Thrive Impact Fund)
• Impact Fund (Speaker TBA)

2:15 - 2:30 p.m. - National Closing

2:30 - 2:45 p.m. - Break

2:45 - 3:45 p.m. - "Speed Dating" with Ventures and Investors: facilitated by Boann Impact; Regional reflections and closing (Local Agenda)

3:30 - 5:30 p.m. - Soirée: Networking Event (Local Agenda)

To register for the Forum and attend in person on June 12 in Vancouver, select the hybrid format and the city of Vancouver when registering.