The Community Economic Development Institute of the Shannon School of Business, Cape Breton University, is dedicated to advancing community capacity in economic development. Building on the popularity of our previous conferences, we are pleased to announce the latest iteration of our Community Innovation & Social Enterprise Conference.
The conference will bring together practitioners, researchers, and community organizations, from home and afar, to discuss current practices, challenges, and innovations in advancing community economic development (CED), social entrepreneurship, and improving community livelihoods.
July 10-12, 2024
We are excited to announce as our keynote speaker Kate Raworth, renegade economist, Senior Associate at Oxford University, and author of the best-selling book Doughnut Economics: seven ways to think like a 21st century economist.
The conference includes the following themes:
Anyone interested in submitting a paper or presentation proposal or general questions can be directed to CED_conference@cbu.ca.
The conference will be held on Cape Breton University’s campus on beautiful Unama’ki. Unama’ki, one of the seven districts of Mi’kma’ki, is the unceded traditional, ceremonial, and historical land under stewardship of the Mi’kmaw people from time immemorial. This territory is covered by the Peace and Friendship Treaties.
Unama’ki /Cape Breton is easily accessible, serviced with direct flights from Toronto and Montreal.
Unama’ki /Cape Breton is known for its natural beauty, pace of life, history, and friendly people. Home to the Fortress of Louisbourg, the Bras d’Or Lakes, and the world-renowned Cabot Trail, Cape Breton Island’s breathtaking scenery leaves an imprint on all visitors.
We look forward to hosting you here in 2024.