Think City Education Society presents
September 5, 2026
Featured public conference
The Way We Move
A Metro Vancouver Conference on Transportation
Transportation affects whether people can reach work, school, appointments, services and one another. The Way We Move brings experts, organizations, community members and policymakers together to examine how Metro Vancouver can build a transportation system that is more reliable, accessible, affordable, safe and connected.
What the conference will explore
- Transit reliability
- Transportation accessibility
- Affordability and mobility equity
- Regional connectivity
- Transportation safety
- Climate resilience
- City and transportation planning
Registration is completed securely through Eventbrite.
Civic education in Vancouver and Metro Vancouver
Helping People Understand and Participate in Public Life
Public decisions affect how we move, where we live, how communities grow and whether everyone can participate. Understanding those decisions should not require specialized knowledge or insider access.
Think City Education Society creates opportunities for people to learn about civic issues, hear informed perspectives and take part in constructive public conversations. Our work includes conferences, workshops, speaker series and educational resources on transportation, housing, climate, human rights, accessibility, community planning and related public issues.
The goal is practical: make important issues easier to understand and civic participation easier to approach.
What Think City does
Public Learning for Stronger Communities
Think City connects clear information with opportunities to listen, ask questions, exchange perspectives and become more confident in civic life.
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We create structured learning opportunities that make complex public issues clearer, more relevant and easier to discuss.
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We support public learning about human rights, accessibility, social inclusion and the conditions people need to participate fully in community life.
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Our conferences and speaker series bring people together to examine public decisions, hear different perspectives and understand how communities can take part.
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Think City is exploring additional ways to support community learning and mission-aligned public initiatives. Information about new opportunities will be published when programmes and participation details are confirmed.
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Think City uses different learning formats for different public needs, from major conferences to focused workshops and speaker-led discussions.
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Speaker-led events introduce informed perspectives and give participants a starting point for deeper public learning.
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Civic Learning Begins with Clear Information and Open Conversation
Think City brings together people who believe public life improves when information is understandable, discussion is respectful and participation feels possible.
Our organization creates educational settings where people can learn about community issues without needing to arrive as experts. The work is guided by a commitment to civic education, public dialogue and more informed participation.
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ThinkCity Education Society, 25 Years in the Making
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September 5, 2026 · SFU Harbour Centre
Be Part of the Conversation About How Metro Vancouver Moves
Join a public discussion about transportation reliability, accessibility, safety, affordability, regional connection and the future of mobility.