40+ Purpose-Driven Events to Attend in October – December, 2026
Looking to attend purpose-driven events? Sparx has compiled a list of networking and learning opportunities taking place in October, November, and December.
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A Cross-Border Approach to Climate Action: PNW Climate Week 2026
Climate change doesn’t stop at the border, so neither should climate action. PNW Climate Week brings the Pacific Northwest region together for a week of community-led events—open and accessible for anyone to host and attend—to turn awareness into action.
25+ Purpose-Driven Events to Attend in July – September, 2026
Looking to attend purpose-driven events? Sparx has compiled a list of networking and learning opportunities taking place in July, August, and September.
30+ Purpose-Driven Events to Attend in April – June, 2026
Looking to attend purpose-driven events? Sparx has compiled a list of networking and learning opportunities taking place in April, May, and June.
Circling Back: Sparx Publishing Group’s Year in Review 2025
Sparx had an incredible 2025! As we begin the next chapter in our purpose-driven marketing journey, we’re reflecting on our biggest moments of the year, including the debut of a new publication, our mission-aligned event circuit, and X-traordinary new partnerships.
15+ Purpose-Driven Events to Attend in January – March, 2026
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.
Exploring Social Impact at Greater Purpose Conference East
We joined forces with the purpose-driven community at the Greater Purpose Conference East this October. Dive in for our recap, featuring takeaways from sessions on social purpose storytelling, initiatives doing good for people and planet, and how the event made an impact.
An Out-of-This-World Event: RCA’s Circular Economy Conference
In October, we set our course for the stars at the Recycling Council of Alberta’s Circular Economy Conference in Jasper, Alberta. From interplanetary adventures to food waste reduction initiatives and conversations around sustainability storytelling, here are our key highlights.
Zero Waste Conference: Over a Decade of Collaborations, Connections, and Circular Solutions
The Zero Waste Conference, hosted by Metro Vancouver, in collaboration with the National Zero Waste Council, is returning this November to unite and empower circular economy leaders in Canada and beyond. As a proud partner of the conference, we spoke with Joanne Gauci, Senior Policy Advisor, for unique insights into the Zero Waste Conference’s story and the 2025 iteration of the event.
From Bold Ideas to a Better World: A Review of the 2025 Victoria Forum
Just over 10 years ago, on September 25, 2015, representatives from all 193 member countries gathered at the UN in New York to adopt the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development with a promise to fix everything from climate change to gender inequality by 2030.
25+ Purpose-Driven Events to Attend in July – September, 2025
Looking to attend purpose-driven events? Sparx has compiled a list of networking and learning opportunities taking place in July, August, and September.
Key Takeaways From the 2025 Canadian Circular Economy Summit
In April, we travelled to Montréal to attend the Canadian Circular Economy Summit, a key event focused on accelerating Canada’s transition to a circular economy. From the launch of Circular Economy Magazine to thought-provoking panels, workshops, and immersive experiences, here are our key highlights.
30 Purpose-Driven Events to Attend in April – June, 2025
Looking to attend purpose-driven events? Sparx has compiled a list of networking and learning opportunities taking place in April, May, and June.
30+ Purpose-Driven Events to Attend in January – March, 2025
Looking to attend purpose-driven events? Sparx has compiled a list of networking and learning opportunities taking place in January, February, and March.
35+ Purpose-Driven Events to Attend in October – December, 2024
Looking to attend purpose-driven events this fall? Sparx has compiled a list of networking and learning opportunities taking place over October, November, and December.
Key Takeaways from Circularity 24
Earlier this year, we travelled to Chicago to attend Circularity 24, a game-changing conference focused on all things circular economy, presented by Trellis. Dive in to discover our highlights, including insights from panels and exhibits, changemakers we connected with, and more.
30+ Purpose-Driven Events to Attend in July – September, 2024
Want to add purpose-driven events to your summer schedule? Sparx has compiled a list of networking and learning opportunities taking place this July, August, and September.
30 Purpose-Driven Events to Attend in April – June, 2024
Looking to attend purpose-driven events? Sparx has compiled a list of networking and learning opportunities taking place over April, May, and June.
Key Takeaways from the 2023 Zero Waste Conference
This November, Sparx returned to the Zero Waste Conference in Vancouver. We’re sharing our takeaways from this inspiring event, including pathways for circular economy solutions, the role of storytelling in advancing sustainability, and exciting zero-waste innovations.
20+ Purpose-Driven Events to Attend in January – March, 2024
Start the year off strong by connecting and collaborating with like-minded professionals, discovering unique solutions to today’s greatest challenges, and furthering your impact at purpose-driven events. Read on for our list of networking and learning opportunities taking place over January, February, and March.
Key Takeaways from the Summit on Responsible Investment
We were excited to participate in the Summit on Responsible Investment 2023 in Kelowna this summer. Dive in to discover our highlights, including professionals we met and insights we gained, takeaways from the Dr. Victoria Hurth keynote and our Make The World Better panel, and the tangible impact of the event.
Key Takeaways from the Canadian Circular Economy Summit
Following the 2023 Zero Waste Conference, we’re sharing our impressions and takeaways from the Canadian Circular Economy Summit, including what the event space was like, circular economy insights that could help drive action, and the critical need to educate audiences.
Key Takeaways from the Social Finance Forum 2023
This summer, Sparx travelled to Toronto for the Social Finance Forum 2023, a hybrid event presented by Future of Good and SVX. Read on for our key takeaways, including changemakers we learned from, the state of social finance in Canada, and the need for re-imagining power in the impact finance space.
20+ Purpose-Driven Events to Attend in October – December, 2023
Uncover unique perspectives, connect and collaborate with values-aligned professionals, and further your impact at purpose-driven events happening this fall. Read on for our list of networking and learning opportunities taking place over October, November, and December.
Key Takeaways from the National Magazine Awards: 2023
Sparx recently attended the NMA:B2B Awards Luncheon, an event in Toronto to celebrate the best of the best of the best in Canadian B2B magazine publishing. Read on to learn more about the event, what we got out of it, and our key takeaways.
Sparx’s Purpose-Driven Events Recap: June 2023
Sparx had a busy June, full of learning, networking, and collaborating to further our mission of making the world better. Check out where we were and what we did in our June Purpose-Driven Events Recap blog.
Sparx’s Sustainable Father’s Day Gift-Giving Guide: 20+ Eco-Friendly and Zero-Waste Gift Ideas for 2023
Celebrate the dad in your life with our Sustainable Father’s Day Gift-Giving Guide, full of purpose-driven gift ideas that are sure to brighten his day while benefiting people and planet.
Purpose-Driven Events to Attend in July – September, 2023
Make this summer purpose-driven by connecting with like-minded professionals at mission-aligned events. Sparx has compiled a list of networking and learning opportunities you won’t want to miss. Read on to discover what’s happening in the purpose-driven space this July, August, and September.
Purpose-Driven Events to Attend in April – June, 2023
Looking to connect with like-minded professionals at purpose-driven events? Sparx has compiled a list of networking and learning opportunities taking place over the next three months. Read on to discover what’s happening in the purpose-driven space this April, May, and June.
Brand Battle For Good 2022 Recap: Uniting to Fight Social Isolation
This October, Sparx stepped into the ring to help fight social isolation in Vancouver. Discover what we learned at Brand Battle For Good 2022 and what victory truly means to impact-driven organizations.
Zero Waste Conference 2022 Recap: Inspiring a Flood of Change
Sparx recently attended the Zero Waste Conference in Vancouver, a game-changing event packed with incredible insights into the circular economy and how to build a waste-free future. Here are our key takeaways from this inspiring event.