Please join us for

Criterion Convergence VII: 
Systems of Change

March 1-3, 2009

The Desmond Tutu Center
180 10th Ave., NY, NY 10011






For info call 860-345-3520 or e-mail convergence[at]criterionventures.com

At Convergence, we create an environment where new connections, both social and intellectual, can be forged. The dynamic people within our network - you and others like you—come together to meet each other, to bridge interest areas, and script growth and change.   Before the gathering, Criterion listens to the participants and designs conversations and questions that reflect the passions and commitments of the participants. Each participant receives a personalized schedule which allows them to explore their interests and advance their agendas. The schedule allows for both structured conversation and informal exchanges over drinks or during a walk.  Convergence is not your average conference. It is a series of intentional conversations designed around participants’ interests.

Criterion’s core business is to launch social ventures that create a better world. Convergence reflects our current ventures, the people we are engaging with, and the conversations we are having. Our network ranges widely and we can assure you that Convergence is designed around your work, your passions and the narratives that convert socially-oriented ideas and designs into concrete change.

You leave Convergence with a sense of hope, alliances that will nurture your work and tangible steps forward. Our conversations lead to actions, opportunities explored and vetted, and connections ready to inspire something new.

Early registration deadline: January 15, 2009

Register now:  call 860-345-3520 or e-mail convergence[at]criterionventures.com

Rates: $895 (full) or $795 (early registration)

"My experience at Convergence was truly extraordinary from the dynamic connections and well crafted conversations that helped me move my thinking and projects forward, down to the delicious food, creative atmosphere and the inspiring setting." - David Reiling, CEO, Sunrise Community Banks