TOGETHER WE SHIFT, TOGETHER WE THRIVE

May 19-22, 2025

The 2025 Banff Systems Summit will be a 4-day, 3-evening event at the Banff Centre, consisting of plenary speeches and conversations, themed panel sessions, interactive workshops, land-based walkabouts, culturally-informed feasting, and semi-structured networking activities. 

Conference Passes

  • Full Conference Ticket (May 19-22): $700 + tax until April 15, then $900 + tax
  • Day Passes:
    • Monday, May 19 | Wednesday, May 21 | Thursday, May 22: $250 + tax (Increases to $325 + tax after April 15)
    • Tuesday, May 20 | $300 + tax (Includes an evening performance by Reuben and the Bullhorn Singers! :notes:)                            (Increases to $390 + tax after April 15)

LEARN ABOUT SYSTEMS THINKING 

"Together We Shift, Together We Thrive,"  speaks to the collective journey toward a more regenerative, resilient tomorrow.


The Banff Systems Summit welcomes post-secondary students from across Canada, practitioner-changemakers from multiple sectors, and a select number of international participants. Over the course of four immersive days, participants will experience keynotes, plenaries, panel discussions, skills-focused workshops, walkabouts, and networking activities, all designed to foster meaningful connections and inspire innovative thinking.

This Summit creates a unique space where students, educators, practitioners, and the curious can share and learn about tools and work contributing to positive systems change. We celebrate and learn from the perspectives of students, including those participating in Map the System Canada, and offer a platform to explore real-world applications of systems thinking in addressing the complex challenges we face today—such as housing crises, political polarization, and global conflicts.

At its core, the Banff Systems Summit is about building a thriving community where individuals and resources come together not just during the event but long after. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in deep, rich, generative conversations that lead to new insights, better questions, and purposeful pathways for leadership and action.

EVENT AGENDA

PLEASE NOTE: THE AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE 

1:30 PMArrival
2:00 PM - 3:15 PMWelcoming Remarks & Open Plenary
3:30 PM - 6:00 PMMTS Canada Competition
5:30 PM - 6:30 PMReception
6:30 PM - 9:00 PMWelcome Dinner & MTS Canada Winner Announcement
7:00 AM - 8:30 AMBreakfast
9:00 AM - 10:30 AMKeynote Session with Leroy Little Bear
10:30 AM - 10:45 AMBreak
10:45 AM - 12:00 PMBreakout Sessions & Workshops
12:00 PM - 1:15 PMLunch
1:15 PM - 2:30 PMBreakout Sessions & Workshops
2:30 PM - 2:45 PMBreak
2:45 PM - 4:00 PMBreakout Sessions & Workshops
6:00 PM - 8:00 PMDinner
7:00 AM - 8:30 AMBreakfast
9:00 AM - 10:30 AMBreakout Sessions & Workshops
10:30 AM - 10:45 AMBreak
10:45 AM - 12:00 PMBreakout Sessions & Workshops
12:00 PM - 1:15 PMLunch
1:00 PM - 4:00 PMOff-Site Tours & Workshops
7:00 AM - 8:30 AMBreakfast
9:00 AM - 10:30 AMGlobal Student Showcase & Storytelling
10:30 AM - 10:45 AMBreak
10:45 AM - 12:00 PMClosing Plenary & Remarks
12:00 PM - 1:15 PMLunch

SPECIAL PERFORMANCE

Get ready for an unforgettable evening on Tuesday May 20th! We’re thrilled to welcome Reuben and The Dark, a Canadian indie folk band, led by the soulful voice and songwriting of Reuben Bullock. Joining them are the powerful and inspiring Bullhorn Singers — proud members of the Blood Tribe (Kainai Nation), part of the Blackfoot Confederacy. Together, they’ll create a one-of-a-kind performance blending indie folk melodies with the heartbeat of traditional song and dance.