Thursday, May 29, 2014

Upcoming Social Entrepreneurship Events!

There are several upcoming events in social entrepreneurship, impact investing, and social impact in the next few weeks. Here is a sample of a few we would like to highlight: 


First, the Impact Forum, From Niche to Mass, Singapore and Paris, June 12-13



The 6th annual Impact Forum, "From Niche to Mass", by Impact Forum Asia, a two-day inter-continental global conference focusing on the power of social enterprises and Impact Investing in accelerating Asia Pacific, Africa and Europe's social, environmental and financial parts of progress for the betterment of all.

Impact Forum will take place in Singapore on June 12 and 13 and in Paris on June 12. In addition to the lively discussion, parts of the forum will have a live streaming from Singapore where you will interact with other Impact Investors and Social Entrepreneurs around the globe.

Register now for our Impact Forum Paris session and get inspired by fellow change makers around the globe.



Next, the Ashoka Changemakers Week, Paris, June 12-13, 2014




Description: Social entrepreneurship has become a popular rallying point for those trying to improve the world, we are still at the beginning of the journey. Change is accelerating faster than ever and we are facing everyday new social and environmental challenges. The sector of social entrepreneurship has to adapt itself, change, and engage new stakeholders and young generations. How can we accelerate social change? What are the most efficient levers? This one-day lab will be an opportunity to debate, innovate and imagine the new boundaries of Social Entrepreneurship in France and Europe, and the roles of social  entrepreneurs, corporations, public institutions and media in this evolution.


The sessions are mostly in French but there are a few in English on June 13th.  Please go here for more information. 


Next, the BSR Spring Forum, Collaborate on Climate in Paris, June 11-12, 2014

 


The BSR Spring Forum—taking place in Paris in just two weeks. It will bring together the private, public, and nonprofit sectors to spur bold, ambitious action on climate change. Register today, and join forces with your peers to solve this defining issue of our time. Through inspiring plenary addresses, breakout sessions designed to spark collaboration, and exclusive networking opportunities, the BSR Spring Forum will be an important step forward in building impactful partnerships among business, government, and civil society.

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