Events
Upcoming events.
National Conversations Series
The National Conversations on Social Innovation will create debate on forms of SI for the future and understanding critique/criticism. This series of five events will occur over the next few months, aiming to cover a range of thematic areas and engage key practitioners and organisations in lively discussion. These sessions will take the form of a roundtable where dialogue and discussion can be held on broad and high level themes. As we are aiming to make this a UK conversation about each topic, we are inviting a range of organisations from the four UK nations to be a part of the conversation. These will be online events, held on Zoom.
Organiser and facilitator
Social Innovation Connect, or SIC is the European Social Fund UK Social Innovation Competence Centre – set up and led by Glasgow Caledonian University. SIC aims to create a better, more connected UK social innovation ecosystem across the regions, with stronger transnational ties to Europe and beyond. It is a member of the European Social Innovation Alliance (ESIA), an EU-funded programme which is supporting the establishment of national social innovation 'competence centres' across Europe.
Bridging Communities
In this event, we will take a collective breath and broach one of the most challenging moments for any business or community: change.
Stretching the future by design - In conversation with Christian Bason”,
We are delighted to share about our upcoming webinar “Stretching the future by design - In conversation with Christian Bason”, this time bringing you a Danish Design perspective.
Public sector innovation: Dynamics and evolution of a complex ecosystem
We are happy to announce that on Thursday, November 24, the SEED Capacity Building Programme will organize the third webinar dedicated to the Public Sector Innovation.
Livable Proximity
Ezio Manzini is a leading thinker in design for social innovation and sustainability and the founder of DESIS. Louise Pulford (CEO, SIX) will talk with Ezio about his new book, Livable proximity: Ideas for the City that Cares, and discuss what it means to build a city starting from the life of the citizens and an idea of livable proximity, drawing on examples and commitments from cities such as Milan, Barcelona and Paris.
Changemakers and Pioneers
A showcase of EU funded socially innovative projects from Scottish universities & their partners and a chance to explore future opportunities for collaboration.
Register at: tinyurl.com/changemakersandpioneers
ESIA PARTNER EVENT - EaSI Technical Assistance Workshop on Social Finance in more developed Ecosystems
The European Union is offering a virtual half-day workshop titled: “Social Finance in more developed Ecosystems” under the EaSI Technical Assistance programme for social enterprise finance providers. The workshop will take place online on June 17 between 9:00 and 13:00 CET / 8:00 - 12:00 BST.
This workshop will focus on more advanced social finance markets, which have large investments volumes, active institutional investors, and a comprehensive ecosystem.
These ecosystems have specific issues, such as allocating capital for the most impactful projects, fulfilling the social impact promises made to investors and ensuring liquidity in due time.
Speakers
Clémentine Blazy, European Center for Social Finance
Barbara Scheck, European Center for Social Finance
Madeleine Clarke, Genio
Emilie Debled, Investisseurs et Partenaires
The workshop will be moderated by Clémentine Blazy from the European Center for Social Finance. She will give an introduction to current challenges in the field.
Emilie Debled from Investisseurs et Partenaires will discuss fund economics and how blended finance helps to bridge funding gaps. She will draw lessons from beyond the Mediterranean Sea.
Madeleine Clarke from Genio will share how trans-border public-private cooperation can enable the efficient scaling of proven social innovations. Madeleine will share how the European Social Catalyst Fund has been designed and implemented in practice. Barbara Scheck from the European Center for Social Finance will look at the additionality of investments and how it can complement the portfolio’s Impact Management and Measurement.
Throughout the workshop, participants are invited to share their experiences and thoughts in interactive sessions.
How to participate?
If you are interested in participating in this event, please fill in the participation form.
The webinar is financed by the Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI) strand of the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) and attendance is free-of-charge.
Practical information
Date
17/06/2022
Time
9:00 -13:00 CET / 8:00 - 12:00 BST.
Address
Online
REGISTER HERE: https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/Social_Finance_in_more_developed_Ecosystems
ESIA PARTNER EVENT - KYSK ESTONIA - BEST COLLABORATION PRACTICES IN PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTING SOCIAL INNOVATION
ESIA PARTNER EVENT - KYSK Estonia (National Foundation of Civil Society)
June 7th, 2022, at 13.00-16.30 (EEST) / 11.00 - 14.30 (BST)
Creating clarity on what lies behind the phrase 'social innovation', how we can implement it and make it work for ourselves.
Those interested in social innovation and increasing the impact of their organization are invited to take part in an inspiring webinar taking place on June 7th. Speakers encourage the use of smart approaches to address the challenges facing society in an innovative way. Through presentations, participants gain the knowledge and motivation to innovate and increase the impact of the organization.
Dr. Debbi D. Brock, a tutor in the field of System Change at Catalyst 2030 in the United States, draws on her many years of experience. Debbi introduces the possibilities of social innovation and shares the clever approaches that have brought change in the United States and other countries.
In addition, Evelyn Valtin, Coordinator of the NFCS Social Innovation Competence Center project in Estonia, shares knowledge about ideas and innovative approaches in Estonia and gives an overview of the social innovation objectives and programs in the European Union.
The webinar is part of a two-day seminar held in Tallinn on June 7th and 8th.
Register for webinar by June 3rd here.
Zoom link will be sent one day prior the event.
Schedule:
13.00-14.30 Social innovation and its effective practices in the US and abroad, Debbi D. Brock (Catalyst 2030)
14.30-15.00 break
15.00-16.30 Social innovation and best practices of smart solutions in Estonia. European Union's social innovation objectives and programs, Evelyn Valtin (NFCS)
Additional information: Evelyn Valtin, evelyn@kysk.ee , +372 513 3656.
The event takes place within the framework of the Social Innovation Competence Center project,
funded by the European Union and the Estonian Ministry of the Interior. Also, the program is made
possible by funding from the Baltic-American Freedom Foundation (BAFF). For more information about
BAFF scholarships and speaker support, visit their website at
FASE IMPACT FIRE TALKS 2022
We are pleased to announce that our ESIA partner FASE – Financing Agency for Social Entrepreneurship – offers a talk series on Impact Investing in the week of March 28 to April 1, 2022.
Would you like to get inspired about the hottest trends in impact investing? Or discuss the most burning challenges in creating lasting, positive impact? Our IMPACT FIRE TALKS 2022 allow you to discover or rekindle your fire for impact. In five daily sessions over lunchtime and one speed dating, we will boost your energy and passion for impact with highly interactive formats, real-life cases and great experts, pioneers and speakers. FASE and the event partners TONIIC, EBAN and EVPA are happy to welcome you in the week of March 28 to April 1, 2022.
Register now for all or only your favourite sessions!
Limited seats, so be quick!
You can find the full agenda attached. For more information follow this link.