Inspired City Summit
The Inspired City Summit is the City of Kelowna’s annual full-day conference designed to strengthen the non-profit sector across sport, social development, arts, culture, and heritage. It brings together organizations from across BC for a day of connection, collaboration, and capacity-building.
This year's conference was held Saturday, April 5th at the Coast Capri Hotel.
The 2025 theme, "Evolve: engaging, collaborative, impactful", focused on the dynamic participation of attendees and the importance of working together to create lasting, meaningful change within the non-profit sector. Through a visionary keynote, practical workshops, and insightful panel discussions, attendees were given tools and inspiration to drive meaningful progress and amplify their impact in an evolving landscape.
Evolve welcomed over 250 participants including executive directors, board members, senior leadership, managers, staff, and volunteers from across the non-profit sector.
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Our Sponsors
We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors for their invaluable support.
United Way B.C.
Valley First, a Division of First West Credit Union
The EQ Development Group
Central Okanagan Foundation
Do Gooders
Vantage Point
Your generosity and partnership have been instrumental in making this event possible. Your commitment to our mission and community helps us achieve our goals and create meaningful experiences. Thank you for being a vital part of our success!
How it started
Read our community story to learn about how the conference began.
How the success of a local conference helps builds a stronger city
Past Events
2024 REIMAGINE Conference
Thank you to everyone who attended this amazing event for non-profits on April 6th, 2024. Over 230 people attended the conference and enjoyed a full day of learning and networking.
We would like to thank our amazing sponsors: Valley First, Central Okanagan Foundation, Do Gooders, EQ Development Group and City of Kelowna.
Impact:
- 135 organizations attended
- 238 people attended
- 16 educational sessions offered
- over 90% would like to attend next years conference!
Highlights from the Conference!
On March 11, 2023, the REBOUND conference welcomed 138 non-profit board members, volunteers, and leaders to the Rotary Centre for the Arts for a dynamic day of learning and connection focused on non-profit governance. Attendees tailored their experience by selecting from a variety of micro-workshops designed to address their unique organizational needs. The sessions centered around four key themes: Communication and Connection, Systems and Structure, Finance and Assets, and People and Process.
Hosted by the City of Kelowna and proudly sponsored by Valley First (a division of First West Credit Union), the event was further supported by the Central Okanagan Foundation, Wilson M Beck Insurance Services Inc., and EQ Development Group.
With overwhelmingly positive feedback and excitement for the future, planning began almost immediately for the next event, REIMAGINE 2024.
