Big ideas meet open dialogue in the birthplace of Canada.
Artists, thought leaders, and experts will come together to explore today’s most pressing national issues—polarization in public discourse, the need for climate action, and the future of Canadian healthcare.
More than a conference, the Forum integrates artistic and cultural perspectives, turning discussions into experiences that resonate beyond the room. Expect dynamic panels, interactive open discussions, and powerful, inspirational artistic responses.
Engage, ask questions, and shape the conversations that matter. Passionate about social change, intrigued by the role of art in public dialogue, or simply looking for thought-provoking, meaningful discussion? Join us at Confederation Centre of the Arts and take part in a transformative exchange of ideas—because the future of Canada is a conversation we all have a voice in.
= 2025 SCHEDULE =
Day #1 – Friday, May 23, 2025
2:00 – 2:30 pm | Opening Ceremony | Indigenous Welcome | PEI Poet Laureate, Tanya Davis
2:30 – 3:00 pm | History of Confederation | PEI Presentation
3:00 – 4:00 pm | PANEL #1 – Restoring Dialogue in an Age of Polarization
4:15 – 5:00 pm | OPEN DISCUSSION
5:00 – 6:00 pm | Confederation Centre Art Gallery Tour | Pan Wendt, Curator (Forum Pass holders only)
Day #2 – Saturday, May 24, 2025
10:00 – 11:00 am | PANEL #2 – Responding to Climate Change
11:15 – 12:00 pm | OPEN DISCUSSION
12:15 – 1:15 pm | Catered Lunch (Forum Pass holders only)
1:30 – 2:30 pm | Performance by River Clyde Pageant (Forum Pass holders only)
3:00 – 4:00 pm | PANEL #3 – A Collective Approach to Canadian Healthcare
4:15 – 5:00 pm | OPEN DISCUSSION | Group Activity
5:00 – 6:30 pm | Closing Event | Poetic Respondent’s reflection reading
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