Fellows Festival 2025 Toronto

Fellows Festival 2025 will bring together visionary thinkers and experts from diverse fields including culture, media, the arts, public policy, civil society, and business.

Immerse yourself in groundbreaking ideas and be part of driving powerful conversations. Kindle new partnerships and engage directly with bold RSA projects designed to create real-world impact.

Embracing the spirit of connection, regions nationwide and internationally will host local events featuring live-streamed keynotes, dynamic discussions, and region-specific content. With opportunities for collaboration at every level, the festival will bring all participants together, no matter where they are in the world.

What to expect from the Toronto Fellows Festival event

Join us virtually at the Toronto Fellows Festival event on 17 May from 12:00 – 14:00 EST (09:00 – 11:00 PST, 10:00 – 12:00 MST, 11:00 – 13:00 CST, 13:00 – 15:00 AST, 13:30 – 15:30 NST) to explore the powerful collaboration between the RSA and the Rethink Sustainability Institute.

This collaboration brings together two organisations committed to driving social change and making a lasting impact across Canada and beyond.

This event will explore Rethink Sustainability Institute’s groundbreaking projects, the synergy between RSA and RSI, and introduce you to RSA’s Canadian collaborators leading pioneering initiatives.

Expertly hosted by Olivier Cappon, Vice Chair of Rethink Sustainability Institute, the evening will feature invigorating and captivating talks from our distinguished speakers:

• Dr. Alec Hay – RSI Chair and RSA Fellow, sharing insights on resilience and innovation.
• Yasmin Glanville – RSI Founder and Foresight Strategist, presenting a case study on collaborative urban community climate action.
• Tucker Robbins Spalding – Exploring global peacebuilding through art, creativity, and community.

We’ll conclude with a Chairman’s Full Circle Summary, reflecting on key takeaways and unveiling what’s next for this exciting collaboration. All tickets to this event are free of charge.

Taking part in online events

For our interactive online events, the RSA uses the platform Zoom. It may be necessary to follow a short set-up process. To understand how Zoom uses your data, please read their privacy policy in advance.

Zoom call joining details will be sent out via email in advance of the event.

At the RSA, we strive to create inclusive and supportive environments for all Fellows. We recognise that individuals may require different forms of support to fully participate in our events and activities. Therefore, we welcome and encourage Fellows to bring the support they feel is necessary, whether it be a carer, an emotional support animal, or any other form of assistance. Our aim is to ensure that everyone feels comfortable and valued, and we are committed to accommodating diverse needs to foster an inclusive community.

Data: We sometimes record our online RSA Fellowship events for learning purposes, publicity and/or public viewing. By attending this event, you accept that you may appear in RSA videos or images.

By registering for this event, you consent to receiving communications about this event, both before and after, and you agree to the sharing of your name, organisation & title with the Fellow(s) and/or partner organisation(s) hosting this event. Attendees also agree to the sharing of their name and organisation with other delegates at the event so that they might contact you through MyRSA. If you do not wish this information to be shared, please let us know by emailing fellowship@rsa.org.uk.

The information you provide when registering for an event will be retained by the RSA and will be used to record attendance at the event. To understand more about how the RSA uses your data, please see our privacy policy.

Please be aware that registrations will close two hours before the event is due to start.