"CONNECTION" - Day 2 of We Create Our Futures

DAY 2: CONNECTION

Saturday, October 17 | 10 AM–9 PM

Saturday is the heart of We Create Our Futures 2026 — a day to gather, question, experiment and imagine together.

CONNECTION is about exploring what becomes possible when we stop trying to solve everything alone.

Throughout the day, we’ll explore the future of democracy and food, our relationship with nature, climate and community, and new ways of living and relating to one another through conversations, workshops, creative experiences and collective practices.

10 AM — DOORS OPEN + EXPLORE

Wander through the festival and discover workshops, activations, art, food, wellness and spaces to connect.

11 AM–5 PM — FUTURE OF DEMOCRACY [ATRIUM]

Gather in the Atrium for conversations and experiences exploring how we can shape more connected, participatory futures.

11 AM–5 PM — SOCIAL GOOD MARKET [ATRIUM]

Fresh produce from local farms

11 AM–6 PM — WELLNESS & CONNECTION [ROOM 101]

Gather in 101 for Wellness & Connection programming.

11 AM–9 PM — COSMIC CLOTHING SWAP [ROOM 201]

By Space Journey — bring something you no longer wear and discover something new to take home.

11 AM–5 PM — FUTURE OF FOOD [ROOM 301]

Presented by Flavour Harvest, supported by CCFE, explore food through a bioregional lens with workshops and activations throughout the day.

4:30–5:30 PM — EARTH’S HEARTBEAT DRUM CIRCLE [ROOM 101]

A Meditative drum circle - Bring your Heart & Bring your Heart.

5:30PM–5:45 PM — GLOBAL UNITY PRAYER by ORIGIN [ROOM 101]

Join the world in a unity prayer from a number of different indigenous tribes from around the world.

6–9 PM — FUTURE OF FILM [ROOM 101]

Settle in for some short films, community discussions and a screening of 2040, an inspiring look at existing solutions and what a positive future could look like.

7PM - 8:30PM - Speed Meets for Solarpunk Home-Mates & Soul Mates! [ATRIUM]

Throughout the day, discover wellness experiences, workshops, the Love Peace Harmony Lounge, vegan food, mocktails, the Discussion Garden and more.

WE CREATE OUR FUTURES 2026

October 16–18 | Centre for Social Innovation

192 Spadina Ave, Toronto

What becomes possible when we stop trying to solve everything alone?

Come find out.

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