Fresh Outlook Foundation

The Fresh Outlook Foundation hosts several events a year including the REEL Change Sustainability Film Festival and a Climate Action Workshop. The largest event the foundation organizes is the Building SustainAble Communities conference every 18 months. Building SustainAble Communities is a hugely popular conference held in Kelowna, British Columbia every 18 months. This highly acclaimed event provides a forum for people wanting to share their successes and passions about community sustainability. Delegates gather to discuss what’s working, what’s not, and how to expedite the crucial move toward more vibrant, resilient communities. Sixty-five percent of delegates are from local governments (elected officials, administrators, and planning and public works staff), while the remainder represent the private, nonprofit, and academic sectors. Engagement tools include plenaries, breakouts, panel discussions, debates, workshops, and abundant networking opportunities. Social and cultural activities are also key features. Building SustainAble Communities also provides sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities for businesses and groups wanting to promote their sustainability products and services. The ECO-EX Trade Show & Tell features conventional trade show opportunities along with innovative opportunities to address delegates during the Sunrise Sessions and on the SustainAbility Stage during refreshment breaks. BSC conferences have been held in 2006, 2007, 2009, and 2010. The 2010 conference drew 500 speakers and delegates from more than 80 BC communities. The next conference February 27th to March 1st, 2012 in Kelowna promises to be even bigger and better!