Summit for Creative Community Solutions

The Laurier Hub for Community Solutions will launch the inaugural Summit for Creative Community Solutions – an event highlighting innovative projects in Brantford and the surrounding area, on Thursday, May 16, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m at Laurier Brantford's Research and Academic Centre.

Focusing on three themes: 'Innovation, Sustainability, Inclusion', the Summit will address key community challenges, featuring diverse speakers and interactive sessions to engage participants.

Local artists and performers will demonstrate how arts and culture can drive innovative solutions, fostering a more vibrant and inclusive society. The goal is to establish an annual event in Brantford that will provide opportunities to showcase and learn about community solutions.

The event will consist of inspirational keynote lectures, presentations, and interactive workshops featuring community leaders, academics, creators, and entrepreneurs. It will also include poster presentations showcasing creative solutions from various communities. 

Submit Your Project

If you are interested submitting your project, please complete the Summit for Creative Community Solutions 2024 application form. The deadline for submission is Thursday April 25, 2024. For questions, please contact communityhub@wlu.ca.

Registration

To register, please complete the Registration Form. A detailed schedule will soon be available on this website.

Keynotes

Creating Community along the Grand River

Ellie Joseph and Jay Bailey, Founders of Two Row on the Grand  

Using Image to Bridge the Gap betwen Science, Education, and Policy

Christian Clauwers, Photographer and EU Climate Pact Ambassador  

What You and I Can Do to Create Sustainability in a Rapidly Changing World

Robert McLeman, Professor, Department of Geography and Envrionmental Studies

Partnerships

The Summit is an initiative in partnership with the City of Brantford, Laurier’s Sustainability Office, Belonging Brant, Chamber of Commerce Brantford-Brant, and Enterprise Brant.