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March 5 - 6, 2026 + Workshops March 9 - 13

Social Venture Institute (SVI) Virtual

SVI Virtual is a shared space for leaders ready to shape organizations and communities toward a just, resilient, and thriving world.

Our online program spotlights and centre the experiences of women and gender-diverse entrepreneurs, however entrepreneurs and investors of all genders are welcome to participate!

The Reality

We are living through a moment of deep uncertainty and deep possibility.

Climate disruption, growing inequality, and economic volatility are reshaping how we live and work. For those building businesses with purpose, this can feel overwhelming and isolating. And yet history reminds us that meaningful change often emerges when people come together to reimagine what’s possible.

The Gathering

Social Venture Institute is Canada’s longest running gathering for mission-driven entrepreneurs. It’s a gathering place for leaders committed to building a more just and resilient economy.

We believe leadership is not about having all the answers, but about learning together – strengthening our capacity to lead businesses that support human and planetary flourishing.

As an introduction to the experience, we’re offering a free download from our 2025 program: AI in Action: Practical Applications for Business Leaders with Rochelle Grayson. Complete the form below to receive unlimited access to the recording.

Download your Free Social Venture Institute Workshop:

Pay what you can

This gathering is available on a sliding scale basis starting at $55.

Your tuition includes

Access to the full 2-day gathering, including all sessions and engaging skill-building workshops. Workshops are recorded so you can revisit the content anytime.

2-Day Gathering
(March 5-6)

Arts-based facilitation and guided daily movement
Marketplace of Ideas to share YOUR venture
Peer Coaching Circles
True Confessions of a seasoned entrepreneur
Collaborative problem-solving in a live Case Study
Roundtables on the topics that matter most to you

Workshops & One-On-One Coaching
(March 9-13)

5 Skill Building Workshops to choose from
Sign up for One-on-One Coaching with our Advisors

2025 True Confessions & Case Studies

View the 2025 Agenda

2026 Speakers

Our speakers for 2026 will be announced February 8th! Stay tuned for more information or join our Hollyhock Leadership newsletter.

Join us for an enriching experience designed to inspire, connect, and equip you with practical tools for your entrepreneurial journey.

Meaningful change takes shape when people come together to re-imagine what’s possible.

“I feel nourished and grateful for this opportunity to connect to a loving, inspiring network of creators and visionaries.”

Zaynah Hindi, Reem’s California

“During a time of uncertainty, SVI Virtual provided an outlet to just exist with other women entrepreneurs, be present in the moment, and provide some self-care healing time for myself.”

Nausheena Hussein, Reviving the Islamic Sisterhood for Empowerment (RISE)

“The benefits of connecting with inspiring like-minded entrepreneurs continue to reverberate and amplify! SVI Virtual is uplifting, edifying and liberating!”

Moneca Kaiser, Moneca Kaiser Design Build Ltd

“SVI is more than an experience, it’s a reawakening of purpose and possibility”.

Deress Asghedom, Vasterapp

Meet Your Team

SVI Virtual is produced by a dedicated team who are deeply committed to building access and opportunity for impact leaders. Grounded in equity and care, they design spaces that challenge oppressive systems while fostering connection, courage, and collective possibility.

Heather Cruickshank

Travel & Logistics Coordinator

Laurel Dault

Director of Development & Impact

Orane Cheung

Social Impact Program Manager

Who is this for?

Our online program spotlights and centres the experiences of women and gender-diverse entrepreneurs, impact investors, community and non-profit leaders. However, people of all genders are welcome to participate!

This program emphasizes peer-to-peer learning, collaborative problem-solving, and co-creation. We value diversity, lived experience, and a vision for positive change rather than top-down lectures.

Social Venture Institute gatherings are designed for:

mission-driven entrepreneurs,
impact investors,
community leaders,
and non-profit leaders.

The program emphasizes peer-to-peer learning, collaborative problem-solving, and co-creation. We value diversity, lived experience, and a vision for positive change rather than top-down lectures.

Why join SVI Virtual?

Access a Thriving Community: Your ticket is more than entry to the 2-day gathering (March 5-6, 2026) and a week of workshops (March 9-13, 2026). It’s your connection to the SVI Network—1,300+ mission-driven entrepreneurs offering resources, opportunities, and ongoing support.
Breaking Barriers Through Accessibility: SVI Virtual’s online format removes obstacles like caregiving responsibilities, geographic limitations, and time constraints, making it possible for leaders everywhere to participate. Accessible, tiered pricing ensures that financial circumstances aren’t a barrier.
Championing Equity and Transformation: You’re supporting a system that prioritizes equity, generosity, and connection. Together, we’re dismantling barriers while fostering collaboration, resilience, and transformation.
Build Lasting Relationships: Connect deeply with like-minded entrepreneurs. Past participants have reported forming relationships that offer ongoing support, inspiration, and meaningful opportunities long after the event.

Storytelling and Lived Experience

True Confessions: We start each SVI with a True Confessions presentation because it helps create a safe environment for truth telling, and people usually learn the most from hearing other people’s stories (not from listening to a lot of theories that aren’t linked to real experiences).

Case Studies: Dive into real-world challenges like navigating funding inequities, overcoming gender bias, and scaling mission-driven ventures in male-dominated industries. In this structured, results-driven format, a panel of experts and all attendees collaborate to provide invaluable insights, feedback, and support. Case Studies offer a unique opportunity to strengthen your business acumen while learning from and contributing to the growth of a fellow business leader.

Interactive Problem Solving

Peer Coaching: We gather in small groups for these interactive problem solving sessions. Each person can share a challenge and receive loving peer reflection in a safe, intimate space with support from SVI leaders and experts.

Workshops: 90-minute interactive skill-building workshops. Receive practical skills through the generous sharing of knowledge and expertise throughout our time together on topics like marketing, HR, finance, leadership, and operations.

Pricing

Tuition: (all prices are in CAD)

The tuition includes access to the full 2-day gathering, featuring all sessions, True Confession, Case Study, and peer coaching, plus engaging skill-building workshops and engaging skill-building workshops. Workshops are recorded so you can revisit the content anytime.

Join us for an enriching experience designed to inspire, connect, and equip you with practical tools for your journey.

Generous $425
- If you’re in a position to contribute more, this tier enables you to invest in our mission of accessibility and inclusion. Your generosity supports SVI Scholarships for participants facing systemic barriers and helps foster a vibrant, equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Standard $205
- This price reflects the full cost of delivering the event. By selecting the standard tier, you help sustain the event and ensure equitable access for others, particularly those managing households, caregiving, or underfunded ventures.
Subsidized $55
- This option is for anyone facing financial barriers. We honour the realities of caregiving, systemic inequities, or early-stage entrepreneurship that can limit resources. Choose this tier if it makes your participation possible.

No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please contact us at [email protected] if you need a fully subsidized ticket.

Our Partners

Thank you to our community partners for helping support, uplift, and work together to eliminate barriers to equity and economic access!