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Global Social Innovators Forum 2008
Sowing the Seeds of Change: Collaborative Innovations
28 – 30 November 2008, Singapore
Why attend the Global Social Innovators Forum?
Discover emerging trends in business and social development
Explore how social enterprise and innovation can create growth opportunities for your business or organization
Appreciate how socially responsible business practices enable companies to attract and retain talented employees
Witness leaders in business and government announce multi-sector collaborations and strategic investments for social change
Network with pioneers in Social Innovation and business leaders who have integrated Social Innovation into their business strategy
Learn how CEOs differentiate their businesses by incorporating social issues into their business agenda
Meet new partners in the demand and supply chains, strategic corporate social responsibility, and others who can help you tap into markets of developing economies
Social Innovation: The Global Social Revolution
Social innovation refers to new ideas and systems that meet social goals.
Developing social innovations is an urgent task because of the increasing complexity of social issues.
Strategic investment in social innovations that grow businesses and the communities that they rely on will be the key to long-term corporate success and survival. Leaders of the people, public, and private sectors must mobilize resources and collaborate to advance social innovations that meet the needs of the global population.
The Global Social Innovators Forum (GSIF) is an annual gathering of key decision makers and leaders from all sectors to explore how social enterprise and innovation can create income and growth opportunities for businesses.
Social Innovation Park in collaboration with the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship awards a local social entrepreneur with the SIP-Schwab Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
Recipients of the award gain publicity, opportunities for scholarships to attend courses at Harvard Business School, Stanford University and INSEAD, invitations to the Regional World Economic Forum, and join the global SIP and Schwab Foundation networks.
YOU ARE INVITED!
When : 28 – 30 November 2008
Where : INSEAD
1 Ayer Rajah Ave, Singapore 138676
SINGAPORE
Forum Fees:
Private Sector & Philanthropic Organisations SGD $1,000
Public Sector SGD $500
Academia & Social Venture SGD $300 (Emerging Economies)
SGD $500 (Developed Economies)
Join the community of leaders, social entrepreneurs and
innovators who are creating social change for a better and more inclusive world!
To register gsif@socialinnovationpark.org
For more information www.socialinnovationpark.org
Participants include :
Jet Li, China
Award-winning international film star, Red Cross Ambassador and Founder of The One Foundation
Zainul Abidin Rasheed, Singapore
Senior Minister of State, Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Mayor for North East District
Pamela Hartigan, Geneva
A Founding Partner and Director of Volans and Co-author of the “The Power of Unreasonable People”
Dr Amit Wanchoo, Kashmir
Social Entrepreneur, Yale World Fellow, medical doctor, pharmaceutical business owner and award-winning film producer
Patrick Turner, Singapore
Affiliate Professor of Entrepreneurship, INSEAD and co-author of “Entrepreneurship in Asia”
Álvaro Rodríguez Arregui, Mexico
Founder and Managing Director of Ignia, Chairman of ACCIÓN International, Board Member of Banco Compartamos, and
Young Global Leader of World Economic Forum
GSIF Programme Outline
Track 1 - Gaining Competitive Advantage When Private Corporations Address Social and Environmental Issues
Track 2 - Promoting Cross Sector Partnerships that Drive Social Innovations
Track 3 - Growing Social Enterprises for Positive Social Change
Day 1 | Friday | 28 November 2008
Plenary - Global Challenges: Opportunities for Social and Business Innovation
Plenary - The Business Case for Partnering with Social Enterprises
Workshop - Co-branding for Maximum Business Impact
Workshop - From‘Cheque Book Philanthropy’ to Social Venture Partnership
Workshop - Assessing Finance for Growing Social Enterprises
Workshop - Taking Your Social Enterprise Global
Workshop - Getting Your Message Across
FirePITCH - Enterprise Pitching Session
INSEAD-SIP Research Findings
Plenary - Green Innovation
SIP-Schwab Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award Gala Dinner
Day 2 | Saturday | 29 November 2008
Plenary - A New Generation of Innovation
Workshop - Beyond Corporate Social Responsibility
Structured Matching Sessions
Workshop - Financial Management: Setting Your Fundamentals Right
Workshop - Crafting Value Proposition that Maximises Social Impact and Financial Viability
Workshop - Managing in Turbulent Times Through Social Innovation
FirePITCH - Enterprise Pitching Session
Keynote Address - Jet Li, The One Foundation
Plenary - Shaping the Environment for a Vibrant Social Economy: An Inclusive Approach
Plenary - Investing on Solid Foundations: Transparency and Accountability
Day 3 | Sunday | 30 November 2008 Open to the Public
Plenary - Social Intrapreneurship: A New Frontier for Growing Talents
Plenary - Creating and Building a Thriving Social Venture from the Start
Plenary - Growing the Next Generation of Social Innovators
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