In The Loop

A Social Innovation Mixer for Edmonton’s Circular Economy

The people your network has been meaning to introduce you to, all in the same room.

In The Loop is a social innovation mixer for people working in social enterprise, tech for good, social impact, and the circular economy in Edmonton. Not a panel. Not a pitch night. Not a conference. Just the right people, finally in the same room at the same time.

Think of it as a science fair meets an ecosystem summit. Someone working in agtech on seed processing meets someone working in food rescue and redistribution. They are both on the same loop of the circular food economy, and they have probably never spoken to each other. Until now.

That is what In The Loop is for. Cross pollination between people already working on the same social problems from different sides of the ecosystem. No one is selling anything. There is no report, no launch, no fundraising ask. Just genuine, aligned, buzzing conversation between people who already speak the same language.

What This Feels Like

Doors open at 4:30 PM. From there, the space is yours to wander. Brighton Block will be set up in science fair style, with different zones for different parts of the circular economy (agriculture, textile recovery, food systems, sustainable building, tech for good, public service, and more). Your name tag will include a cue about what part of the ecosystem you’re working in, so finding your people, and discovering unexpected ones, happens naturally.

There will be conversation starters throughout the space and a chance to add to a give and take board to share ideas, resources, and connections organically. At a few points during the evening, we will jump on the mic and ask the co-host's to give the room two minutes on what the do and what they’re working on. Not a pitch, just a window. Then back to the floor.

There are quieter corners, soft seating, a small outdoor patio, and hangout zones for anyone who is looking for a quieter spot. Come and go as you need. Stay until 8:00 PM or later if the conversation keeps going.

What You’ll Walk Away With

• One person you have to introduce to a friend or colleague.
• One thing to Google, one LinkedIn profile to follow, one thing to read or explore.
• The feeling of finally being in the room you belong. Validated, seen, and connected.
• Local food and drinks that are accessible for all lifestyles and preferences.
• A sense of agency within a community that already gets your 'why' without you having to explain it.

Who This Is For

This event is for people who have already bought in to the concept. You do not need to spend your evening convincing anyone that social enterprise is a valid business model, that impact matters, or that a $50,000 a month business doing something meaningful is worth paying attention to. In this room, that’s just the baseline.

Whether you’re a startup founder, a fractional professional, an ecosystem partner, someone in economic development, or a frontline worker creating internal revenue for your organization, if you are actively involved or interested in making a living by solving communal problems, you belong here.

Why We Built This

So many of us go to the innovation, startup, tech, and networking events in Edmonton but what we keep seeing is that people working in the same loop, but on the opposite sides, are not crossing paths and never get a chance to talk to each other. That shift in perspective means new eyes on the same problem and what seemed insurmountable becomes a creative solution.

There are plenty of supports for social enterprises (if you know where to find them) but there isn’t a connected community to share the resources effectively. Circular economy is a community and In The Loop is a place where you already belong when you walk through the door. Not on the fringe like in many rooms, but right in the center of it.

Payment

Join us for In The Loop, an exclusive experience you won’t want to miss. This event is free to register, but all attendees must complete their payment via Zeffy. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with a direct link to finalize your payment securely on zeffy.