Can nonprofits create meaningful dialogue without a conference budget?
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Every year, organisations working across themes in the social sector invest significant time and resources in conferences. They book auditoriums, invite keynote speakers, curate panel discussions, and design detailed agendas weeks in advance. These gatherings undoubtedly create opportunities for learning and networking. Yet many participants are barely allowed to contribute. The agenda, the speakers, and often even the questions have already been decided before they enter the room. There are con