Looking to attend more purpose-driven events as part of your New Year’s resolution? Sparx has compiled a list of networking and learning opportunities taking place in January, February, and March.
A new year means plenty of new purpose-driven events to attend, offering fresh opportunities to drive positive change and spark connections with fellow changemakers across multiple areas of impact, including sustainability, DEI, social purpose, and more.
Here are 15+ learning, collaboration, and networking opportunities both online and in-person, in Canada and globally, to help you get started on your impact-driven resolutions.
Keep scrolling to learn all about the purpose-driven events happening this January, February, and March.
Brands for Better Meet-up – “People on a Mission” with Scot Sustad
Date: January 13, 2026
Location: Vancouver, BC
Description: Kick off 2026 with the Brands for Better purpose-driven community at an inspiring event focused on connection, collective action, and doing good.
An Introduction to Indigenous Governance
Date: January 20, 2026
Location: Online
Description: Strengthen your understanding of reconciliation and learn how to bring Indigenous governance principles into leadership and oversight with this session, organized by Cooperation Canada, in partnership with SevGen Consulting.
Building Ethical and Equitable Indigenous Partnerships
Date: January 20, 2026
Location: Online
Description: Hosted by the UN Global Compact Network Canada in partnership with the Muskoka Group, this 90-minute session will help Canadian businesses learn how to initiate and sustain meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities.
JEDDI Seminar: Beyond Performative Allyship
Date: January 23, 2026
Location: Online
Description: This seminar addresses the systemic barriers and ideologies hindering meaningful progress on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) commitments, and how institutions can foster genuine change.
Date: February 17, 2026
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Description: GreenBiz returns in 2026, providing changemakers with opportunities to connect with nearly 2,5000 corporate sustainability professionals and gain insights into advancing circular systems, what’s next in decarbonization and drawdown, change management, and more.
Global Standard Guidelines for Reaping the Benefits of DEI and Belonging
Date: February 18, 2026
Location: Online
Description: This workshop will empower businesses to dive into the world of diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies to foster belonging in the workplace using the ISO 30415:2021 Standard.
Date: February 19, 2026
Location: Calgary, AB
Description: Connect with changemakers, explore emerging technologies, and gain green career insights at this event at the intersection of sustainability, innovation, and workforce development.
Date: February 24, 2026
Location: Vancouver, BC
Description: Participate in discussions about economic equality, empowering underrepresented entrepreneurs, and community development at this one-day summit designed to assist with inclusive portfolio development.
Date: February 25, 2026
Location: Burnaby, BC
Description: Join forces with leading voices from across Canada and beyond for three days of ideas, action, and collaboration, and explore how Burnaby is driving the clean energy conversation.
Waste to Resource Ontario 2026 Year Ahead AGM & Conference
Date: February 26, 2026
Location: Etobicoke, ON
Description: Gain insights into issues and opportunities facing the waste, recycling, and resource industry, and make connections at this event hosted by Waste to Resource Ontario (W2RO).
Connecting the Dots on Greener Events
Date: February 27, 2026
Location: Ottawa, ON
Description: Come connect the dots and discuss how events can become more sustainable through practical, achievable approaches to event design.
JEDDI Seminar: Understanding Reversals of EDI Initiatives
Date: February 27, 2026
Location: Online
Description: Attend this seminar to understand reversals of equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives.
Date: March 4, 2026
Location: Online
Description: Collaborate and share best practices with over 2,000 changemakers at this diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility conference presented by the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, and enjoy interactive workshops, experiential learning, and networking opportunities.
Date: March 5, 2026
Location: Toronto, ON
Description: Gather with purpose-driven capital providers to drive meaningful environmental, social, and economic change across Canada at this summit presented by the Ontario Trillium Foundation, Thrive Impact Fund, and Spring.
International Women’s Day panel: Inspiration. Insight. Impact.
Date: March 10, 2026
Location: Online
Description: Tune in to this International Women’s Day webinar for a conversation celebrating women who are shaping the future of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in Canada.
Date: March 19, 2026
Location: Calgary, AB
Description: Explore textile circularity and accelerate action with this one-day journey of shared learning and creativity, hosted by the Recycling Council of Alberta.
Date: March 24, 2026
Location: Vancouver, BC
Description: This global conversation, taking place in Vancouver, brings together over 1,000 decision makers to advance food safety and consumer trust worldwide.
Check out our purpose-driven events website for regular updates on upcoming networking and learning opportunities taking place all year long.
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