Nonprofits have always built the future, but rarely on our own terms.

Connections 2026 - hosted by the Nonprofit Chamber - is a landmark event designed to change that narrative.

This isn’t your typical conference. We are ditching the traditional breakout rooms and endless slide decks for a massive, large-scale workshop experience. Instead of sitting in the dark, you will be at the table, actively designing a future that reflects the true power and economic reality of Alberta’s nonprofit sector.

Why This is Different

• No Breakouts, No Silos: We are staying together in one room to surface the stories and values that move our entire province forward.
• Workshop Style: Expect a highly interactive day focused on co-creation and collective action.
• Leadership Growth: You will leave with tangible new leadership skills and a refreshed narrative on the sector we are building together.
• High-Impact Plenaries: Limited, focused sessions designed to spark deep group work rather than just passive listening.

Featuring Keynote Speaker Armine Yalnizyan

We are thrilled to welcome Armine Yalnizyan, economist and Atkinson Fellow, to discuss The Economy You’re Actually Running. Armine will challenge the idea that nonprofits are peripheral to Canada’s future, providing the data to prove that our sector is the backbone of the economy.

Event Details:

Thursday April 23, 2026 Hudson Conference Centre Calgary, AB

• Onsite Check-In: 7:30 – 8:30 am
• Conference program: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
• Networking & cocktails 3:30 - 5 pm

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