Foundations Summit for Sustainability & Leadership
FSSL 2024 is a one-day, leadership conference being held on November 30, 2024. It is open to post-secondary students – from anywhere! This conference endeavours to serve as an accessible leadership development opportunity that aims to cultivate skills, foster a sense of community, and ignite action, all while incorporating sustainable concepts.
We focus our leadership practices at individual, group, and community levels through seeking an understanding of our purpose as leaders.This involves forming a mindful response to the onrush of complex leadership challenges we encounter in our everyday social contexts, news feeds, and personal experiences. Responding requires thoughtfully addressing underlying leadership challenges to inform meaningful approaches to being leaders.
Keep up with all of the latest updates regarding FSSL by following @foundations.uasu on Instagram!
Sessions
Sustainability: Sustainability is more than just the environment! This stream will focus on the four pillars of sustainability (social, human, economic, and environmental) to ensure that we are uplifting all areas of our world in a sustainable way.
Leadership Fundamentals: What does it mean to be a leader? In this stream, we will focus on developing skills and attitudes towards leadership that empower students to practise leadership in their own communities. Leadership is a collection of skills that can be taught, practised, and implemented in every day life.
FSSL Certificates
By attending the Summit, students will have opportunities to earn digital certificates to include on their resumes, CVs and LinkedIn!
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is FSSL for?
FSSL is created for high school and post secondary students who are at varying points in their leadership journey. Whether you are just starting out or are already making moves, you’ll find something at FSSL for you. We also welcome community members, education staff, and others who are interested in learning more about leadership!
Where does FSSL take place?
FSSL will be held as one in-person conference day at the University of Alberta Students' Union Building in Edmonton, Alberta. While on campus, it is our earnest aspiration that each and every participant may derive pleasure from the conference proceedings as well as the delightful panorama of the university.
When does FSSL take place?
FSSL will take place on November 30, 2024, from 9am to 5pm.
Can I volunteer at FSSL?
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us! Stay tuned for the 2024 general volunteer applications coming out shortly!
What is included in the ticket price?
It includes access to the Summit and some surprises to come!
Looking for more information?
- Follow us on Instagram at @foundations.uasu to get the most up to date news.
- Take a look at the 2017 programme, the 2018 programme, the 2020 programme, the 2021 programme, and the 2022 programme to see what we have done in past years.
- Send us an email at leadership@su.ualberta.ca. We would love to hear from you!