Looking to attend purpose-driven events? Sparx has compiled a list of networking and learning opportunities taking place in October, November, and December.
The leaves are changing colours, the days are growing shorter, and the air is turning colder. In this season of change, there is no shortage of opportunities to make the connections, gain the insights, and discover the solutions we need to transform purpose into action.
We’ve tracked down more than 40 learning, collaboration, and networking opportunities, both online and in-person, so you can drive positive change that lasts far beyond the final day of fall.
Keep reading to learn all about the purpose-driven events happening this October, November, and December.
CAMSC’s 2026 Business Achievement Awards Gala
Date: October 1, 2026
Location: Online
Description: Shaped by the theme "R.I.S.E — Re-imagine, Innovate, Strengthen, Evolve," this awards event will recognize the individuals and organizations advancing supplier inclusion in Canada and beyond.
Date: October 2, 2026
Location: Brampton, Ontario
Description: Get equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to strengthen your nonprofit and/or charitable organization, increase your impact, and achieve long-term sustainability.
32nd Annual Cando National Conference & AGM
Date: October 5 – 8, 2026
Location: Victoria, British Columbia
Description: Focused around the theme, "Flowing With Abundance: Indigenous Prosperity Through Knowledge, Partnership & Renewal," this conference will provide opportunities to learn, network, and experience the region's rich cultural heritage.
Atlantic Social Impact Exchange Summit
Date: October 5 – 7, 2026
Location: Dieppe, New Brunswick
Description: Take action on building a more inclusive, resilient, and place-based economy for everyone in Atlantic Canada.
Adaptive Equity: Meeting the Moment Together - Virtual Session 1
Date: October 6, 2026
Location: Online
Description: Tune into this webinar by CCDI to examine the adaptability of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) in the workplace, and get the skills needed to move DEIA work forward.
Date: October 7 – 9, 2026
Location: Online & In-Person, Victoria, British Columbia
Description: Join the waste management community to exchange knowledge, inspire solutions, and make connections at this premier event. Sparx is exhibiting, speaking at the Showcase of Solutions, and co-curating the Educators & Communicators Roundtable!
Navigating Green Claims: Opportunities, Risks and Consumer Trust
Date: October 8, 2026
Location: Online
Description: Navigate how to communicate environmental claims credibly and responsibly amidst increasing scrutiny, and discover why trust is the new competitive advantage.
Fostering Neuroinclusion: Inclusive Practices for In-person, Online, and Hybrid Workplaces
Date: October 13, 2026
Location: Online
Description: Expand your understanding of neuroinclusion practices in the workplace, discover the benefits of meaningful implementation, and leave with a practical checklist to help you get started.
Date: October 15, 2026, from 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM NDT
Location: St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Description: Take part in meaningful conversations, explore emerging opportunities and innovations, and help build Newfoundland and Labrador's green economy.
Date: October 15 – 16, 2026
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Description: Attend this Canadian Association for the Prevention of Discrimination and Harassment in Higher Education (CAPDHHE) event to explore inclusive excellence and wellbeing in post-secondary education.
The New B Corp Standards: Module 1 - Approaching the New Standard and the Foundation Requirements
Date: October 15, 2026
Location: Online
Description: Learn how to navigate the new B Corp standards with clarity and confidence in the first session of this five-part series.
RCA’s 2026 Circular Economy Conference
Date: October 21 – 23, 2026
Location: Lake Louise, Alberta
Description: "Catch the Wave" of circular economy momentum alongside cross-sector leaders to advance practical and scalable solutions, measure progress, and help build a waste-free future. Sparx is exhibiting at booth #34!
Beyond Limits: Canada’s Conference for Diversity and Accessibility 2026
Date: October 26, 2026
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Description: Reimagine what accessibility means when innovation, inclusion, and human-centred design come together to support people and communities.
Greater Purpose Conference East
Date: October 27 – 28, 2026
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Description: Meet with purpose-driven leaders from business, nonprofit, and social enterprise for two days of programming, fresh perspectives, and meaningful connection.
RCC’s Retail Sustainability Conference
Date: October 27 – 28, 2026
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Description: Explore sustainable solutions and actionable paths to zero plastic waste, net zero emissions, decarbonization, and more alongside over 600 attendees. Sparx is attending and proud to be a Media Partner!
Purpose in Action: A Gathering of Changemakers 2026
Date: October 29, 2026
Location: TBA
Description: Co-hosted by B Local Ontario and the Canadian Purpose Economy Project, attend this event to connect, collaborate, and celebrate impact with the purpose-driven community.
ICGN Autumn Conference 2026, Toronto
Date: November 3 – 5, 2026
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Description: Gain practical insights into global governance and stewardship trends, regulatory developments, future-fit governance, collaborative investor initiatives, and engagement strategies.
Annual Indigenous Business Award Gala
Date: November 4, 2026
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Description: Under the theme, "Looking Forward," celebrate the Indigenous entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership building a better future for generations to come.
Date: November 4, 2026
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Description: Hear from the investors, founders, and companies scaling cleanAI solutions across energy, food, water, and infrastructure.
Date: November 5, 2026
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Description: Collaborate for social good and amplify impact through sessions, talks, and curated one-on-one consultations at this full-day gathering.
Date: November 10, 2026
Location: Victoria, British Columbia
Description: Celebrate environmental and social leadership across Vancouver Island at this event, organized by Synergy Foundation. Sparx is proudly sponsoring the Circular Champion Award!
Date: November 12, 2026
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Description: Discover how Employee Resource Groups and Affinity Networks can help shape inclusive workplaces in this interactive event that convenes business leaders and 2SLGBTQIA+ changemakers.
The Sustainable Production Forum | Greening Film and Television
Date: November 14, 2026
Location: Online & In-Person, Toronto, Ontario
Description: Advance climate storytelling, ethical AI, clean energy, hydrogen and solar innovations, craft excellence, and green workforce development across the film and creative industries.
2026 Housing Central Conference
Date: November 16 – 18, 2026
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Description: Drive progress in BC's affordable housing sector through three days of dynamic programming.
Future Forward: Building DEIA-Driven Organizations for 2027 and Beyond
Date: November 17, 2026
Location: Online
Description: Future-proof workplace DEIA strategies and discover what's next for inclusive leadership, governance, and culture in 2027 and beyond.
Date: November 17 – 18, 2026
Location: Online & In-Person, Toronto, Ontario
Description: Help speed up the adoption of climate solutions and connect with innovators and cleantech leaders at the frontlines of climate action.
Date: November 18, 2026
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Description: Dive into this hands-on gathering designed for direct collaboration, and discover how Donor-Advised Funds (DAF) can create tangible impact.
Building Stronger Local Economies that Benefit People and Place: Inclusive Ownership
Date: November 18, 2026
Location: Online
Description: Learn how community ownership, social enterprises, and other democratic ownership models help ensure that locally generated wealth remains in and benefits its community.
2026 Sustainable Finance Summit
Date: November 23, 2026
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Description: Dig into actionable strategies for climate risk stress testing, ESG data integration, maximizing sustainable investment opportunities, and aligning your portfolio with net-zero ambitions.
Canada Climate Week Xchange (CCWX) 2026
Date: November 23 – 29, 2026
Location: Online & In-Person, Toronto, Ontario
Description: Address Canada's climate challenges and collaborate on solutions by participating in multiple events, all week long.
Pathways to Prosperity 2026 National Conference
Date: November 23 – 25, 2026
Location: Online & In-Person, Montréal, Québec
Description: Explore the shifting immigration and settlement landscape, responses to shared challenges, and future directions for resilience, innovation, leadership, and partnerships.
Indigenomics on Bay Street 2026 | Deconstructing Indian Act Economics
Date: November 25 – 26, 2026
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Description: This economic design space will bring Indigenous economic power to centre stage, engage beyond the $100 billion Indigenous economy, and cover key topics, such as capital access, equity ownership, procurement, clean energy, trade, and technology.
Investment Summit for Circular Plastics
Date: November 25, 2026
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Description: Engage with the new "Unlocking Investment Potential in Circular Plastic Packaging" research, attend deep-dive sessions and facilitated networking, and help move Canada toward a circular plastic packaging system.
Designing Resilient Futures Through Community-Centred Corporate Adaptation
Date: November 25, 2026
Location: Montréal, Québec
Description: Dive into findings from UN Global Compact Network Canada’s multi year-long research project on community-centred climate adaptation, connect with peers across sectors, and be part of a national conversation.
Big Shot: Circular Economy Pitch Night 2026
Date: November 25, 2026
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Description: Vote for your favourite pitch as five entrepreneurs present their circular business ideas at this event, presented by the Recycling Council of Alberta.
First Nations Investment Forum 2026
Date: November 29 – December 1, 2026
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Description: Join Indigenous leaders, investors, industry, financial institutions, governments, and advisors to move Indigenous economic growth from access to execution.
First Nations Energy Summit 2026
Date: November 30 – December 1, 2026
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Description: This summit will bring together First Nations, government, industry, utilities, academia, and community partners for two days of exchanging ideas, strengthening relationships, and exploring opportunities.
Date: December 3, 2026
Location: Online
Description: Develop the skills and knowledge needed to foster inclusion for individuals with disabilities in virtual and in-person workplaces.
Date: December 3, 2026
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Description: Connect with the purpose-driven community to explore challenges, share insights, and foster relationships.
Marché des Artisans Récupérateurs
Date: December 4 – 6, 2026
Location: Montréal, Québec
Description: Shop for the holidays at this free Montréal, featuring artisans whose work is made from more than 75% recycled or zero-waste materials.
Date: December 5, 2026
Location: Lethbridge, Alberta
Description: Honour BIPOC changemakers driving sustainable business growth, transforming lives, and strengthening communities.
Creative Reuse Toronto Storefront Drop-in Repair Event
Date: December 6, 2026
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Description: Give broken items a second life, connect with the community, and learn about repair to keep the impact going.
Federal Plastics & Packaging: Turning Regulation Into a Strategic Advantage
Date: December 8, 2026
Location: Online
Description: Discover how businesses can turn reporting requirements into meaningful action and transform compliance into a driver of circular innovation.
B.C.’s Human Rights Code educational sessions
Date: December 10, 2026
Location: Online
Description: Tune into this introductory session to learn about BC's Human Rights Code related to housing, employment, and services, and how to recognize discrimination.
Date: December 12, 2026
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Description: Repair your broken household items, connect with the community, and help reduce waste.
Find all of these events and more at purposedriven.events, our event calendar website.
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