 The group attempts to obtain the objective of heightening an awareness of veganism as a form of non-violent defiance, in defence of the right for non-human beings to be treated with commensurate moral value and not as a resource for or property of humans.The first event hosted by the Vegan Congress was a cooking demonstration and talk by chef Preet Marawah.It was held January 22, 2014 at the Intersections Digital Studio at Emily Carr University of Art + Design.