About this Event
Theme: Beyond the Fixes – Towards Grassroots Sustainability
The Systems Change Summit is a landmark convening hosted by the Calgary African Community Collective (CACC). Over three days, we’ll move beyond short‑term fixes to champion sustainable, community‑led transformation. Expect dynamic keynotes, practical workshops, sector‑spanning panels, and an exhibition showcasing CACC cohorts and member organizations.
Details
Date - Friday, October 24 - Sunday, October 26, 2025
Venue - Sheraton Cavalier Calgary Hotel
What you’ll explore
- Policy & Institutional Change – How laws, funding structures, and leadership representation shape equitable outcomes.
- Community & Grassroots Capacity Building – Tools and models that empower African, Black & Caribbean‑led organizations to shift power dynamics.
- Intersectional Equity Work – Addressing racial inequities across health, education, and the economy.
- Sector‑wide Collaboration – Funders, nonprofits, and policymakers working differently yet together for scale and durability.
Who should attend
Grassroots leaders, nonprofit executives, cultural organizations, funders & foundations, government and public servants, academics, students, social innovators, and anyone committed to systems change.
What’s included (3‑Day Pass)
- All keynotes, panels, and breakouts
- Exhibition hall access (CACC cohorts & member orgs)
- Networking receptions
- Change Makers Awards Gala (evening of Day 2)
- Delegate materials
Outcomes you’ll leave with
- A shared language and practical frameworks for systems change
- New relationships with funders, policymakers, and peers
- Concrete tools for program design, evaluation, and scaling
- Insights into equitable funding models & partnership design
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Sheraton Cavalier Calgary Hotel, 2620 32 Avenue Northeast, Calgary, Canada
CAD 161.42 to CAD 214.75
