Rising Economy 2025 

Rising Economy 2025 

Rising Economy 2025 

Rising Economy 2025 

On November 25, 2025, South Vancouver Island Mayors, Councils and municipal staff convened for the annual Local Leadership Forum, hosted by South Island Prosperity Partnership. 

The Local Leadership Forum is an impact-driven event  that illuminates innovative solutions to key issues focused on Greater Victoria’s economic priorities.

  • Municipal leaders (elected leaders and staff from Southern Vancouver Island jurisdictions)
  • Select community and regional stakeholders
  • Expertly facilitated interactive sessions 
  • In-depth discussions in a focused, invitation-only space to connect and collaborate on vital topics and practical, impactful solutions.

Purpose & Potential

The Local Leadership Forum content informs the agenda of the Rising Economy Conference, produced annually by the South Island Prosperity Partnership to create a Resilient, Inclusive, Sustainable and Entrepreneurial (RISE) Economy for Southern Vancouver Island. The Forum offers a unique opportunity to:

Connect and collaborate around key topics and issues affecting our region.
Learn about best or tested practices from panels and subject matter experts.
Engage in solutions-oriented dialogue with your peers and other local stakeholders.
Participate in setting out actions to be taken.

Event Details

The next Local Leadership Forum will be held in 2026. Registration links will be sent to elected officials, municipal staff, SIPP members and stakeholders prior to the event. For further information, please contact: office@southislandprosperity.ca