We are building back better, together.
Women are bearing the brunt of the economic and social fallout from the global pandemic, but fear not. We are also the innovators and creative problem solvers who can, and are, building back better – together!
Come create community in the potent, highly curated, and brave space of SVI Women. Share your real time business struggles, problem solve with other women leaders, and generate innovative ideas and solutions while we navigate the new normal. As women entrepreneurs, we will gather for ourselves, for our businesses, for each other, and for the change we wish to see in the world.
Each participant brings a commitment of social change to their enterprise, whether a for-profit business or a non-profit organization. For over 25 years, the SVI model has provided more than 3,000 entrepreneurs the opportunity to strengthen business skills, network with other social enterprise leaders, and rejuvenate passion and vision. Join us virtually this April 28-30th to fine tune your business strategies, learn best practices, and build lasting relationships with peers and mentors – all from the comfort of your own home.
Tuition: $395.00 CAD
Meet your people.
Join extraordinary women from all around the world.
SVI Women is geared towards founders, CEOs, and leaders of established mission-led businesses and non-profit social enterprises. Emerging enterprise leaders, social change leaders, artists, and specialists in fields and areas that connect and crossover into venture space are welcomed to consider participating.
We welcome all women (cis and trans) as well as non-binary people who are comfortable in a space that centers the experience of women.
Your Producer Team
Pamela Chaloult
CEO, Practical Feet Advisors
Laurel Dault
Social Innovation Manager, Hollyhock
Vanessa Richards
Director, Creative Together
SVI Women Advisory Circle
Martha Belcher
CEO, Retooling for Growth
Jennifer Chapman
Former Head of People, Fairtrade USA
Laura Didyk
Vice President & National Lead, Women Entrepreneurs at BDC
Jill Earthy
Executive Director, Women’s Enterprise Centre
Sherri Pittman Howard
CEO, Being Human
Allison Kaiser Kelly
CEO, ICA
Esther Park
CEO, Cienega Capital
Learn from and with the best.
SVI Women Virtual is highly interactive and experiential
Truth Telling
Personal and intimate “True Confession” speakers tell the truth about the instrumental learning moments on the challenges and successes of building a socially conscious business. Fill your tank and your heart with inspiration from accomplished innovators who took the leap, failed, succeeded, and gained invaluable insights along the journey.
BE Alink
Founder, Alinker
Interactive Case Studies
SVIW Case studies are a core element of the agenda and provide a unique opportunity to learn about a strategic business challenge while a panel of experts and peers offer constructive and crucial feedback and insights. These intimate, confidential sessions dive deep on relevant and current business challenges, and offer universal learning for all participants.
Skill Building Workshops
Interactive skill-building workshops feature experienced entrepreneurs who have mastered best practices. These workshops offer a deep dive into a range of topics including from business strategy and marketing, to personal leadership, to justice, equity, and inclusion training.
Peer Networking, Mentoring & Community
Throughout the gathering you will have numerous opportunities to connect with like-minded leaders during breakout groups and peer coaching circles. We also offer one-on-one coaching sessions so you can gain individualized expertise and wisdom. After the convening you are also introduced to a highly engaged SVI alumni online community, where you can expand your network, share your game-changing ideas, make “asks and offers,” and meet up throughout the year.
As we move through this pivotal time in history, gathering together is an important and effective way to (re)connect with other extraordinary women who are leading the social enterprise movement. You don’t want to miss this!
Agenda
SVI Women Virtual takes the SVI model and presents it into 2.5 days of highly interactive learning.
Expect group learning together, as well as many breakouts in pairs and small groups to elevate your learning and deepen connection.
Times are presented in Pacific Time
The Case Study model at SVI provides an opportunity for the entire conference to gain powerful and tangible skills to support running a successful social venture. Thriving businesses identify a specific challenge which our panel of experts and conference attendees will help provide insight on.
These fast-paced 60 second presentations allow you to introduce yourself and your enterprise to the gathering. This is your chance to pitch an idea or make that ask. Creativity and passion are encouraged.
The Case Study model at SVI provides an opportunity for the entire conference to gain powerful and tangible skills to support running a successful social venture. Thriving businesses identify a specific challenge which our panel of experts and conference attendees will help provide insight on.
Get advice on your own challenge and support fellow entrepreneurs in Peer Coaching Circles.
Don't miss this chance to integrate what we've learned and close together in a good way.
Our Partners
We are grateful to our Partners and Sponsors who provide critical support to ensure SVI Women’s success and to increase accessibility by supporting the conference scholarship fund. If you are interested in partnering with SVI Women Virtual, please connect with us.
Community Amplifiers
BE Alink is the founder and inventor of the Alinker walking bike, which she refers to as a vehicle of change. BE's reverse design practices / philosophy lead to the Alinker, which is not built for a "body-with-a-problem" but for who we are, active and engaged.