The Community Arts Council of Vancouver sponsored a World Conference of Arts, Politics and Business. The conference would coincide with the city’s Centennial, and the World Fair— Expo ‘86. The conference hosted over 50 speakers and diverse views were expressed on the theme of “Support for the Arts: Philanthropy or Investment?. The legacy of the 1986 World Conference on Arts, politics and business was a heightened awareness regarding the need for new sources of support for the Arts as well as recognition of the dedication of so many who believe so strongly in their value the conference was considered a Triumph for the Arts Council and a milestone in the range of its activities.