2013 Madrid Social Entrepreneurship Conference
and ISEP Reunion
25-27 April 2013
Overview
This year’s INSEAD Social Entrepreneurship
Conference and Reunion will focus on “Technology, Innovation and Social
Change” and take place on 25 and 26 April 2013 in Madrid. The ISEP Reunion
will follow immediately on 27 April.
The topics
and activities will focus on how innovative applications of technology, both
high-tech and basic-tech bring us back to the basics and enable social entrepreneurs
to address important unmet social needs. It will draw upon the unique expertise
brought by partners in the event, Fundación Banesto, Universidad Politécnica de
Madrid (UPM), this year’s academic partner, as well as an enthusiastic team of
ISEP alumni from the region.
The rich
experience of more than a dozen ISEP Network members, the innovative programmes
carried out by Fundación Banesto, and an exciting collaborate with UPM will
enable us to bring together a range of technological expertise with the social
and business knowledge ISEP and INSEAD focuses on.
The events
surrounding the conference itself will include the reunion, student venture
competition, site visits, the magic of Madrid itself, and more. So block the
days on your calendar and plan to join your colleagues from all 8 years of ISEP
sessions in Fontainebleau and Singapore... more
The
INSEAD Social Entrepreneurship Conference
The 2013 INSEAD Social Entrepreneurship
Conference and Reunion is designed to advance thinking and knowledge of the
field, promote an exchange of knowledge and experience, and facilitate the
growth of social entrepreneurship. The event in Madrid is likely to attract one
of the largest and most geographically diverse groups of ISEP participants to
date. Due to the growth and increased interest in social entrepreneurship
across Spain, its proximity to Africa and other developing parts of the world, the
technological expertise brought by Universidad Politécnica de Madrid and the innovative work Fundación Banesto itself
has carried out, the aim is to tap into the knowledge, experience and expertise
to address some of the most important challenges society and its social
entrepreneurs.
Theme:
Technology, Innovation and Social Change
The opportunity of meeting in Madrid offers a
unique opportunity to bring together local social entrepreneurs, business and
public sector leaders, academics and our international network of leading
social entrepreneurs. The challenge of undertaking such a project within the
context of social and economic turmoil taking place both in Spain, across
Europe and in much of the world.
The role of technology in promoting social
change was identified as the central theme for the conference. Many aspects of
both high and basic technological innovations will be discussed including healthcare,
energy, education, finance, food & agriculture, and travel & culture.
This is true, not only of advanced information technology, but also basic
technologies that bring water, health, food, and improve basic livelihoods. Again,
Madrid and its technological institutions, the compelling social needs and the
innovation it houses offers us an opportunity to combine the three. Therefore,
we propose that the conference and related events focus on the role and
relationship of technology, innovation and social change.
The
Conference and Surrounding Events:
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1) International Social Entrepreneurship
Conference (Thursday, 25 April afternoon:
16-20h & Friday 26 April morning: 09-14h,): A public event open to the
community focusing on the central theme of technology, innovation and
development. Thursday will be comprised of a brief plenary followed by
issue-based working groups/panels tasked with identifying key points,
innovations and opportunities and developing recommendations. The results of
these working groups will be consolidated and incorporated into a sequence of
plenary speaker and panels and number of small-group networking events on the
Friday of the conference.
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2) Related
meetings and events: A variety of events and activities that lead up
and complement the public conference and the ISEP reunion. These are designed
to enable local and international participants to collaborate more closely and
understand the field of social entrepreneurship in the Spanish and
international better. Those proposed include:
Social venture competitions: targeted toward UPM and Yuzz but open to
others. Competition would focus on the theme of technology, innovation and
development.
Site visits to local social entrepreneurs to gain an
insight to their operations and activities. These are best organised in
conjunction with potential partners such as Ashoka, JA-Spain, Codespa, The Hub,
Fundación Exit, etc.
Thursday Evening Preparation Dinner: A working dinner intended to bring together
leaders and facilitators from Thursday workshops, review findings and results
and prepare them for Friday.
Displays, exhibitions and demonstrations at the conference venue and presented by
partners, sponsors and social entrepreneurs to promote understanding of social
enterprises and their impact
Local tours and outings to enable visitors to get to know and
appreciate Madrid.
Leadership master class or roundtables: The option exists to present a aimed at
business, community and/or government leaders
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3) ISEP
Reunion (Saturday, 27 April – for
ISEP alumni only): A day-long meeting for ISEP graduates and others
directly related to their work. It is intended for the ISEP Network to gather
and examine challenges of their work, build skills, and network among peers.
The reunion offers an opportunity for ISEP participants to meet each other and
understand the work their colleagues carry out.
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Schedule:
2013 Madrid Social Entrepreneurship Conference & ISEP Reunion
Thursday
25 April
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Friday
26 April
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Saturday
27 April
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Morning
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Student Competition
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Site visits
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Opening Plenary
Topical
Break-out sessions:
· Flash talks
· Pitches
· Discussion Session
· Problem Solving Workshops
Closing Plenary
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ISEP Reunion Mtg.
World
Café
Un-Conference:
· TED talks
· Pitches
· Discussion Session
Master Class
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Early Afternoon
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Cross-Sector
Thematic Roundtables
· Healthcare
· Education
· Agriculture/Rural
· Energy
· Culture/Travel/ Tourism
Thematic
Plenary
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Site visits
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Late Afternoon
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Site visits
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Evening
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Preparatory Leader Dinner
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ISEP Dinner
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ISEP Dinner & Fiesta al a Madrid
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Madrid,
The Venue and Logistics
The city of Madrid serves as a compelling host
for the challenges of unmet needs social entrepreneurship seeks to address. A
modern, advanced and diverse economy with a rich and vibrant culture, it is now
at the centre of some of the planet’s most serious economic challenges. The
conference programme and activities will strive to embed these challenges into
our work together and draw lessons from them.
The campus of Universidad Politécnica de
Madrid in the heart of the city
will serve as the venue for most of the conference activities and events.
Details on registration housing and transport
will be added to this web site in the weeks to come.
