A conference with a difference
This is not another boring conference debating what's wrong with the world.Â
The Festival of Optimism is for anyone who wants to move beyond doom and gloom, to connect with people already making change happen.
You will hear inspiring stories, meet people facing similar challenges, discover practical models that are working elsewhere, and explore what these ideas could mean for Thanet and beyond.
Who is it for?
Do you work in a charity, social enterprise, public service or campaign tackling complex social, economic or environmental challenges?
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Are you looking for fresh ideas, practical solutions, new collaborators - or simply space to step back and think differently about your work?
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The Festival is for people trying to make communities fairer, healthier, greener and more resilient.
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Come to learn from what others are doing, share what you’ve learned, test ideas, make useful connections and leave with renewed energy for the work ahead.
What to expect?
We're inviting people from across Thanet and beyond to share practical, real-life examples of the work they're doing alongside their communities to build a better future.
You'll get a chance to meet and hear from inspiring local organisations alongside innovative projects from across the UK and beyond, as we discuss solutions to some of our biggest challenges - from care to climate change, housing to building better places.Â
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