C-Tribe is a nonprofit festival and conference in Edmonton that celebrates diversity and helps innovative and creative people from underestimated communities. Founded in 2017.
The C in C-Tribe
The C stands for Creativity, Culture, Community and Commerce. Where the four overlap, something new is made.
Our story
The first C-Tribe was held at Edmonton’s Garneau Theatre in 2017, with 170 guests. Today the festival spans tech, gaming, fashion, culture, music and film, and has welcomed more than 8,500 attendees.
Our mission
We chose the word to put the focus on potential and value. There is tremendous economic, social and cultural value in these communities, and we put a spotlight on their resilience and talent.
Many people are cut off from the networks and resources that shape cultural and economic opportunity. C-Tribe makes those ecosystems more visible and welcoming, while keeping each community’s distinctiveness.
Who we serve
How we measure impact
Success is measured by how far we reach into underestimated communities with each one.
Panels, workshops, masterclasses and keynotes.
Pitch competitions, the C-Tribe Fund100 program and investor access.
Curated networking and the chance meetings that change careers.
Performances, showcases and cultural nights.
Our last festival’s results · FY’24
Governance
C-Tribe Society is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors that sets strategy and provides oversight, with expertise across technology, finance, the arts and community development.
Organization
Doing business as C-Tribe Festival & Conference. A federally incorporated Canadian nonprofit.
Six days of innovation, inspiration and connection in Edmonton.
