THE VICTORIA FORUM 2025
Towards a better future: Shifting the Trajectory
THE VICTORIA FORUM 2025
Towards a better future: Shifting the Trajectory
2025 Forum
The Victoria Forum is pleased to announce the 2025 Victoria Forum from August 24 to
26, under the theme: “Towards a Better Future: Shifting the Trajectory.” Co-hosted by the
University of Victoria and the Senate of Canada, the Victoria Forum 2025 will be held on the
traditional territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples and set against the beautiful backdrop of Victoria, BC,
Canada.
Sub-Themes
Trust in Institutions
Corruption, bias, and perceived disconnect plague institutions, challenging the foundations of trust and the global order.
Trust in Economic Systems
Economic inequality fuels social unrest, both between and within nations. Suspicion towards business entities challenges the development of trust in economic systems.
Trust & Conflict
Regional conflicts, human displacement, and geopolitical challenges strain trust between nations, requiring efforts to rebuild and foster trust.
Trust & the Digital Revolution
Despite connecting the world, the digital revolution and AI exacerbate divisions through misinformation, creating a decline in interpersonal trust.
Planned Events
The Victoria Forum 2025 will consider the impediments to progress for all 17 SDGs and develop action plans to shift the trajectory to increase the likelihood of their achievement.
Forum Conversation
The Victoria Forum is structured around a number of plenary panels and parallel think tank sessions to elaborate solutions and propose recommendations. The Forum is designed to facilitate constructive dialogue, collaboration and forward thinking by focusing on results and fostering collaboration among different groups.
Building Blocks
Our work is organized around three inter-connected themes that are key to the type of transformation that is necessary: Building a Regenerative Economy Equity and Social Justice Peace and Democracy To reach the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the global economy must make significant new investments in ecosystem resiliency and social wellbeing.
Student Engagement
The Victoria Forum is working with partners to organize an international competition for youth on ways to shift the current trajectory.
