Trainings & Events

As data people, our role is often one of making connections across organizations or across geographies to better understand progress or challenges in the social sector. During the conference, participants will learn about the pivotal role data has played in making connections, improving systems, and measuring outcomes through data integration, data infrastructure development, data strategy building, and more.

This year, CTData is thrilled to hear from Sixto Cancel, Founder and CEO of Think of Us as our keynote speaker. Their organization exemplifies the power of data in creating change, using their Center for Lived Experience to "re-architect the child welfare system" and work towards "a foster care system where every child has a loving home."

Additionally, the agenda is currently being created. (A Call for Proposals is here, open until August 31.) The tracks will be on these topics, with more details in the near future:

• An AI track
• Equity in Data
• A hands-on track

CTData is also seeking proposals! If you are interested in submitting a proposal, please submit using this form by August 30, 2024.

This FREE conference will run from 9 am to 4 pm, with a reception from 4 to 6 pm. The conference will take place at the beautiful Heritage Hotel in Southbury, CT. With many beautiful indoor-outdoor gathering spaces, you will have many opportunities to develop new connections, share ideas, and start new partnerships.
 

The inaugural Sustainability Expo at Swift is a pioneering event dedicated to showcasing products and programs that promote greener living and sustainability. This expo aims to raise awareness about the importance of eco-friendly practices and provide attendees with valuable insights on incorporating sustainable solutions into their daily lives. By focusing on innovative products and initiatives, the Sustainability Expo at Swift serves as a platform for fostering a more environmentally conscious community committed to making a positive impact on the planet.
 

Join the Connecticut Councils of Government for a conversation on climate action implementation strategies, challenges, and opportunities within the context of the regional climate action plans COGs and others are preparing under the EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) program. Municipal staff, commission members and community groups with climate and sustainability-related responsibilities are invited to attend.
 

Beyond Business as Usual 2024: Co-Ops and the Next Economy is one-day conference on Saturday, October 26, 2024 in Hartford, Connecticut and online that seeks to convene our local and regional co-op movement, including co-op members, developers, funders, investors, and technical assistance providers, worker self-directed non-profits, grassroots collectives and coalitions, and the co-op curious to connect, learn, and strategize around building businesses and an economy that prioritizes people and the planet over profit.

Attendance is free with a suggested donation of $50. Our partners at Sustainable CT will match contributions up to $7,500 that we receive between now and October 26! You can donate online here or via cash or check prior to the conference or at the door.

No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. Childcare, Spanish interpretation, coffee, light refreshments, and lunch will be provided.

reSET held the first Beyond Business as Usual conference in 2010. The 2024 conference is co-hosted by Cooperate Connecticut and funded in part through a matching grant from Sustainable CT with additional support from the Cooperative Fund of the Northeast, the Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut, the 224 Ecospace, and your contributions!

For more information, including a conference program and a growing list of speakers, vendors, and partners, visit www.connecticut.coop/bbau

Cooperate Connecticut is an emerging membership-based network dedicated to growing and sustaining our local cooperative ecosystem. Cooperate Connecticut is made possible thanks to seed funding and support from the Cooperative Fund of the Northeast and reSET.
 

The Connecticut Invasive Plant Working Group (CIPWG) 2024 symposium will be a full day in-person program on October 29, with some sessions directed to all attendees and other sessions in concurrent breakouts. This year's theme is Real Talk: Making an Impact in Invasive Plant Management.

The morning session will include a keynote presentation by Peter Picone, CT DEEP: “For the Love of Plants...To Plant or Not to Plant? A Wildlife Biologist's Perspective” plus “CIPWG’s Role in Combatting Invasive Plants” by Victoria Wallace and Lauren Kurtz, UConn, and Bryan Connolly, ECSU.

There's a full day of great speakers on the agenda so be sure to register early before tickets sell out. Questions? Contact Alyssa Siegel-Miles, [email protected].
 

Please plan to join us for the 2024 Sustainable CT Awards Celebration on November 13 at the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center ("The Kate") in Old Saybrook. We'll be honoring all of our 2024 certified towns and a brand new cohort of Climate Leaders. We'll also be celebrating FIVE YEARS of Community Match Fund success!

The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center is a non-profit performing arts organization located in an historic theater/town hall on Main Street in Old Saybrook. Originally opened in 1911, the building is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The center includes a 285-seat theater that presents works in music, theater, opera, dance, comedy, film, and a variety of children’s programming. The Katharine Hepburn Museum, located on the first floor, is the only museum of its kind honoring Katharine Hepburn, Old Saybrook’s most celebrated resident. Exhibits feature costume and personal wardrobe items, photographs, home movies, awards, and other memorabilia.

Space is limited, so we encourage you to register early. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected]. We're always happy to connect with you.

Your hard work and continuing support are of vital importance to us, so we look forward to seeing you on November 13th!