Inspired City Summit
About the conference
The City of Kelowna's annual Inspired City Summit brings together the non-profit sector in the areas of sport, social development, arts, culture and heritage for dialogue, exchange, and action, to build capacity and resilience into our community.
This year's conference will be held Saturday, April 5th at the Coast Capri Hotel.
The 2025 theme, "Evolve: engaging, collaborative, impactful", focuses on the dynamic participation of attendees and the importance of working together to create lasting, meaningful change within the non-profit sector. Through a visionary keynote, practical workshops, and insightful panel discussions, attendees will gain the tools and inspiration needed to drive meaningful progress and amplify their impact in an evolving landscape.
Early bird rate until February 14 | $65 per participant | includes lunch
*regular price $75, Feb 15-Apr 4
Key features
- An inspiring keynote address
- Coffee chats & networking lunch
- Door prizes
- Great conversations and new connections with others in the non-profit field
- Build your own agenda choosing from 15 unique sessions
- A fun networking event to finish the day and further build on new friendships and connections
Delegates
Evolve welcomes executive directors, board members, senior leadership, managers, staff, and volunteers from across the non-profit sector. Whether you're guiding strategic decisions, managing teams, or supporting on-the-ground efforts, this event offers valuable insights and networking opportunities tailored to your role and impact.
An inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone.
We are committed to making this conference accessible to all participants. If you require special accommodations to fully engage in the event, we encourage you to reach out to our team as soon as possible. Whether you need mobility assistance, sign language interpretation, or other support, we are here to help. Please include your specific needs when registering or contact us directly at [email protected].
Our Sponsors
We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors for their invaluable support.
- United Way
- The EQ Development Group
- Central Okanagan Foundation
- Valley First, a Division of First West Credit Union
Your generosity and partnership have been instrumental in making this event possible. Your commitment to our mission and community helps us achieve our goals and create meaningful experiences. Thank you for being a vital part of our success!
Read our community story to learn about how the conference began.
How the success of a local conference helps builds a stronger city
Past Events
2024 REIMAGINE Conference
Thank you to everyone who attended this amazing event for non-profits on April 6th, 2024. Over 230 people attended the conference and enjoyed a full day of learning and networking.
We would like to thank our amazing sponsors: Valley First, Central Okanagan Foundation, Do Gooders, EQ Development Group and City of Kelowna.
Impact:
- 135 organizations attended
- 238 people attended
- 16 educational sessions offered
- over 90% would like to attend next years conference!
Highlights from the Conference!
On March 11, 2023, the REBOUND conference welcomed 138 non-profit board members, volunteers, and leaders to the Rotary Centre for the Arts for a dynamic day of learning and connection focused on non-profit governance. Attendees tailored their experience by selecting from a variety of micro-workshops designed to address their unique organizational needs. The sessions centered around four key themes: Communication and Connection, Systems and Structure, Finance and Assets, and People and Process.
Hosted by the City of Kelowna and proudly sponsored by Valley First (a division of First West Credit Union), the event was further supported by the Central Okanagan Foundation, Wilson M Beck Insurance Services Inc., and EQ Development Group.
With overwhelmingly positive feedback and excitement for the future, planning began almost immediately for the next event, REIMAGINE 2024.
