Spring is here, and purpose is blossoming. Opportunities to cultivate world-changing solutions are all around us, and a veritable garden of events has sprung up to inspire, ignite change, and help form the connections we need to make impact flourish.
We’ve tracked down more than 30 learning, collaboration, and networking opportunities, both online and in-person, so you can stay engaged, gain fresh insights, and grow your impact.
Keep reading to learn all about the purpose-driven events happening this April, May, and June.
April
Greater Purpose Impact Circle – Calgary
Date: April 1, 2026
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Description: Connect with corporate changemakers, purpose professionals, and social impact leaders for a keynote and conversations focused on using business as a force for good.
Mapping DEIA Metrics in the Workplace: Stories, Data, and Benchmarks That Matter
Date: April 7, 2026
Location: Online
Description: This Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI) webinar explores how to map diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility metrics in the workplace to drive sustainability and ethical growth.
Date: April 8, 2026
Location: Online
Description: Join this urgent discussion about overcoming greenhushing and speaking up on sustainability responsibly.
Date: April 8 – 10, 2026
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Description: Enjoy two and a half days of networking and technical programming focused on remediation projects that are related to eastern Canada at this event, presented by the Environmental Services Association of Alberta (ESAA) and Ontario Environment Industry Association (ONEIA).
The Shape of Story: Contemporary Indigenous Storytelling
Date: April 11, 2026
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Description: Hear from Indigenous storytellers in a dynamic and engaging panel that examines the craft, impact, and responsibility of storytelling.
The Living Systems Summit: From Doughnuts to Deep Roots
Date: April 13 – 15, 2026
Location: Okotoks, Alberta
Description: Learn, reflect, and engage at this summit focused on helping municipalities, businesses, nonprofits, and educators build real, lasting solutions.
Date: April 14, 2026
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Description: Attend this learning event to connect with the Vancouver B Corp and business community over a fireside chat, actionable insights, networking, and a free lunch.
From Risk to Resilience: The Business Case for Community Centered Climate Adaptation
Date: April 14, 2026
Location: Online & In-Person at Vancouver, British Columbia
Description: Join the UN Global Compact Network Canada and West Fraser Timber for a hybrid event featuring research findings, real-world examples, and practical insights from Canadian business sectors on climate resilience projects and community-centred adaptation strategies.
Date: April 19, 2026
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Description: Participate in educational programming, hands-on workshops, a circular fashion marketplace, and more at this circular fashion festival, organized by Fashion Takes Action (FTA).
Champions Retreat 2026: Ripples to Waves
Date: April 21 – 23, 2026
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Description: Gather with B Corp builders around the theme, “Ripples to Waves,” to deepen connections, get aligned on purpose, and transform ideas into action.
JEDDI Seminar: Disability Inclusion at Work
Date: April 24, 2026
Location: Online
Description: Attend this virtual seminar on disability inclusion at work, presented by UBC’s Peter P. Dhillon Centre for Business Ethics.
2026 Water | Earth | Innovation Conference
Date: April 28 – May 1, 2026
Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta
Description: This hybrid conference convenes water and wastewater industry owners, operators, and experts to strengthen community, build skills, and examine a wide range of topics.
Date: April 29 – 30, 2026
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Description: Gain actionable insights, explore technologies, and meet with the entire fashion, footwear, and textile value chain at this free-to-attend event.
Ten Lives Regenerative Festivals: Genesis
Date: April 30 – May 3, 2026
Location: Cidadelhe, Portugal
Description: Take part in the pilot event for the Ten Lives regenerative festival movement, and enjoy a line-up of speakers, musicians, and cultural activities while actively helping save the land.
May
Greater Purpose Conference West
Date: May 11 – 12, 2026
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Description: Unite with business, nonprofit, and social enterprise leaders for two days of purpose-driven programming and meaningful connection.
The 11th Annual GCI Symposium: Minimizing Waste From Lab to Landfill
Date: May 19 – 20, 2026
Location: Montréal, Québec
Description: Learn about green chemistry, advances in chemical processes, and the future of sustainable research practices from leaders in the field.
Date: May 20 – 22, 2026
Location: Kamloops, British Columbia
Description: Gather with outdoor recreation organizations, volunteers, Indigenous partners, land managers, governments, and community leaders to connect, collaborate, and explore wildlife stewardship, reconciliation through recreation, and more.
Passive House Canada Conference 2026
Date: May 25 – 27, 2026
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Description: Under the theme, “Thriving Communities, Lasting Value,” dive into green building topics, including resiliency and low-carbon, high-performance sustainable building practices.
Catalyst: Community Finance Summit
Date: May 26 – 29, 2026
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Description: Enhance learning and strengthen connections at this community finance conference, which convenes community finance organizations, funders, investors, community connectors, social purpose organizations, and ecosystem allies.
RCBC 2026: Connecting the Dots
Date: May 27 – 28, 2026
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Description: Over two days, gain valuable policy insights, build partnerships, and foster cross-sectoral circular economy solutions. Sparx will be attending!
Date: May 27 – 28, 2026
Location: Hamilton, Ontario
Description: Explore climate solutions at this conference designed to accelerate climate action through innovation, cross-sectoral collaboration, and community engagement.
SWRC Waste ReForum 2026: Solving the Mystery of the Circular Economy
Date: May 27 – 29, 2026
Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Description: This conference puts the circular economy under the magnifying glass, examining solutions and insights through keynotes, workshops, and more.
Date: May 27 – 29, 2026
Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Description: Under the theme “Love Conquers Fear: Together We Rise,” join changemakers and values-driven leaders for a conference focused on using business as a force for good.
June
Date: June 1 – 7, 2026
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Description: Celebrate Climate Week in Toronto by participating in different sustainability, zero-waste, and circular economy events all week long.
ISO Believe in You! 14001 Fast Fun and Free Bootcamp
Date: June 1, 2026
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Description: Learn all about ISO 14001 EMS in this Toronto Climate Week bootcamp designed to equip small and medium businesses to respond to environmental expectations.
TOCW Flagship Event: Sustainable Finance
Date: June 2, 2026
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Description: Under the theme, “Canada’s Competitive Advantage,” this event will examine climate competitiveness, the integration of sustainability strategies, and implementation barriers.
Sort, Save, Sustain: A Hands‑On Food Rescue & Waste‑Reduction Experience
Date: June 2, 2026
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Description: Make a positive impact at this learning and volunteering experience, and help reduce food waste while addressing food insecurity.
Date: June 2 – 4, 2026
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
Description: Join forces with CSR and social impact leaders for networking sessions, keynotes, workshops, and more at this event organized by Benevity.
Westlake Park Indigenous History Month Planting Event
Date: June 6, 2026
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Description: Celebrate Indigenous History Month by actively engaging in environmental stewardship alongside Anishinaabe Grandmother Vivian Recollet.
Anti-racism and Anti-oppression Practices in Action
Date: June 11, 2026
Location: Online
Description: Tune into this webinar to learn how to apply anti-racism and anti-oppression practices to the workplace, guided by real-life examples.
Date: June 23 – 25, 2026
Location: San Francisco, California
Description: Connect with leaders in carbon, energy, circular economy, climate tech, and beyond to share ideas, scale solutions, and build partnerships.
Canadian Waste to Resource Conference
Date: June 23 – 24, 2026
Location: Niagara Falls, Ontario
Description: This event will bring together a diverse range of thought leaders, industry professionals, and policymakers to share insights and solutions to drive the circular economy. Sparx will be attending!
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