ABOUT
Unleashed 2018, powered by the Centre for Social Enterprise Development, is a half-day conference featuring networking opportunities, panel discussions and workshops designed to bring innovators, motivators, thinkers, disruptors and doers together to learn and share their insights, nurture ideas and help formulate strategies around the growing social enterprise landscape.
This year we are excited to bring social purchasing to the forefront showcasing the incredible work of the sector while defining the different roles that are involved in the social procurement process. You’ll hear from representatives from both social enterprises and institutions who are involved in corporate social partnerships and learn about the benefits for everyone involved.
WHO WILL BE ATTENDING
Social entrepreneurs looking to expand their impact through increased sales.
Delegates from the public and private sectors interested in adding social purchasing into their procurement mix.
Other agencies/stakeholders who want to support this next stage of the social enterprise sector.
Expect to be inspired while exploring how social enterprises enhance corporate supply chains while contributing to a positive environmental and social impact.
MEET. PARTNER. SELL.
UNLEASH THE POWER OF SOCIAL VALUE PURCHASING!
Date
December 5, 2018
8:00 – 13:00h
Venue
Bayview Yards, 7 Bayview Road, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2C5
PROGRAM
| 8:00 | Registration, Meetup Breakfast & Social Enterprise Marketplace |
| 9:00 | Welcoming Remarks & Keynote: Buying Social at Canada’s Largest Transit Expansion What happens when the consortium leading the construction of a major transit project decides to buy social? Keynote speaker Patience Adamu will demonstrate how major projects can reap community benefits through purchasing policies that bring social enterprise services into their supply chain. |
| 9:30 | Panel Discussion #1: Social Procurement Policies and Pilots Hear from three organizations who have turned their intentions into concrete steps towards social value purchasing. In this panel discussion we will go behind the scenes of the processes and pilots that are bringing social enterprises into the supply chain. |
| 10:30 | Networking Break |
| 10:45 | Panel Discussion #2: Tips for Supplier Success Is your social enterprise ready to do business with institutions and corporations? Panelists representing buyers and social enterprise suppliers will share their first steps and top tips for introducing social enterprise products and services into public and private supply chains. |
| 11:45 | Group Curated Dialogue |
| 12:00 | Closing Remarks |
| 12:30 | Networking Buffet Lunch & Social Enterprise Marketplace |
| 13:00 | Conclusion of Event |
Please check back here regularly to see the most up to date schedule and speaker information
Registration includes access to the full event including keynote speakers, panel discussions, social enterprise marketplace, networking breaks, breakfast and lunch.
SPONSORS
Sponsor Unleashed and become a champion of the growing social enterprise sector in the Ottawa region. Have a look at our sponsorship package by selecting the button below. We’re happy to discuss opportunities with you.
