Programme

Welcome address

9:30 – 10:30 CET

An overview of the Summit theme, and a call to action for all participants.

Setting the course, how can social enterprise go mainstream?

10:30 – 11:30 CET

With the launch of the European Social Economy Action Plan, a new framework programme for the social economy and social enterprises is upon us. After the SEAP’s launch, the future and growth of the industry is the topic of the moment – joining, complementing and intersecting with the key ongoing discussions centred around the green and digital transition. With our High Level Policy Roundtable, we would like to discuss the future of social enterprises within this new EU framework for the social economy.

Internationalisation of Social Enterprises – Challenges and Good Practices

Social Enterprises are still lacking behind conventional enterprises in their international scaling efforts. This poses the question why are most social enterprises not scaling to other country and for those who still do – what are their models and what are their challenges?

Developing Competence Centers for Social Innovation

How to further support the social innovation ecosystem in their country? Join the session to discuss best practices that are currently being analyzed through a EU funded projects.

Community-based Approaches to Political Work

How can you get your impact community engaged in political work to promote better framework conditions for social entrepreneurship in your country.

Discuss with expert the processes of  creating a shared roadmap towards the election, drafting policy papers, organising political chats and empowering members to actively converse with government officials.

Impact Measurement

Meet the Top 100 Women in Social Enterprise

Meet the Top 100 Women in Social Enterprise

Social Procurement

Community of practice: Policy

Community of practice: Social Innovation

Women in social enterprise

14:30 – 15:30 CET

Join us for this panel, to celebrate this year’s Top 100 Women in Social Enterprise, to learn about their work and impact as well as to get informed about recent research that spotlights the needs and barriers of women in the European social enterprise ecosystem. 

Wrap-up

15:30 – 16:15 CET

Conclusions from the masterclasses and from the day’s conversations.

Welcome address

9:30 – 10:30 CET

An overview of the Summit theme, and a call to action for all participants.

Financing Social Innovation

10:30 – 11:30 CET

Burnt out or fired up: Leadership Resilience in Civil Society Organisations

Join Pat and Marina as they discuss and highlight practical tips on how to build your personal resilience and take care of your wellbeing, all while juggling the demands of leading your organisation.

Developing a European business-to-business Buy Social Market

Find out more about a pilot initiative which is currently laying the foundations for a European business-to-business Buy Social market – built on the learnings from the first six years of the Buy Social Corporate Challenge initiative in the UK and the growing interest in social procurement.

Local government, social enterprise’s best friend?

Social enterprises are rooted in local contexts – building, maintaining and fostering social cohesion all whilst improving local economic conditions and opportunities. With social enterprises anchored in local communities, local and regional government is a key player and enabler in their success. Join our interactive workshop session to hear from leading local authorities about how they support their ecosystems and social entrepreneurs.

Impact Measurement

Meet the Top 100 Women in Social Enterprise

Overseas & Cooperation: challenges and opportunities for social economy

Social Procurement

European Social Enterprise Monitor Fundraising

European Social Enterprise Monitor Insights

How do we build impact ecosystems?

14:30 – 15:30 CET

Wrap-up

15:30 – 16:15 CET

Conclusions from the masterclasses and from the day’s conversations.