SEWF 2022: Spotlight on Australia
The Social Enterprise World Forum is coming to Brisbane!
SEWF is the flagship event for the global social enterprise community, providing space for purpose-led people, policymakers, philanthropists, intermediaries and entrepreneurs to connect, learn and be inspired.
Join us and our Co-host, White Box Enterprises, at our two-day hybrid experience in September 2022.
This years speakers have now been announced:
Social Enterprise World Forum Speakers
Here's what you can expect:
- 2022 themes: Indigenous Social Enterprise, Climate Solutions, Excellence & Failure, Unusual Suspects, Policy & Systems
- Inspiring keynotes, panels and fireside chats featuring big ideas and unheard stories
- Expert-led masterclasses around topics such as impact measurement, funding and investment
- Networking opportunities in-person and online and much more
Digital Passes available here
Designed by and for social enterprises, this year’s programme of events features:
Policy Forum (Concluded)
Social Enterprise Bus Tours (Brisbane, Logan, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba)
(In person) 26th & 30th September
Join purpose-led founders, social business leaders and good people doing great things in the community, government and academia. You’ll hear from the founders of a range of social enterprises at various stages of development, see what’s happening on the ground, expand your network and learn from others.
The Australian Social Enterprise Youth Forum (hybrid): Co-creating the future
27 September
Designed by and for young changemakers (aged 16-30), the SEWF Youth Forum is your opportunity to connect, learn and be inspired. Whether you’re a student, social enterprise founder, leader, team member or have an idea that you’d love to turn into impact, this event is for you!
Academic Symposium (hybrid): Co- creating the Future
27 September
The Australian University Social Enterprise Alliance is delighted to host the Social Enterprise Academic Symposium on 27 September at the QUT Gardens Point Campus. The event will engage academics, educators, students, scholar-practitioners, policymakers and those working with or in social enterprise in conversations that are ambitious, curious and optimistic.
Rural Gathering (In Person): (REGISTRATIONS CLOSED) Community-led rejuvenation through social enterprise
The Rural Gathering is an exciting opportunity to accelerate change for rural communities. Hosted by ACRE in association with SEWF 2022, the Rural Gathering will take place in North East Victoria – a rural region that is a hot bed for social enterprise in Australia. Due to the immersive design of the program, numbers are limited and by expression of interest (deadline 16 July).
The Funding Network Crowdfunding Event
6pm - 7pm, 28 September. Plaza Auditorium, BCEC.
The Funding Network Australia is excited to be partnering with SEWF, White Box Enterprises and the AMP Foundation to deliver an unforgettable night of live crowdfunding in support of three grassroots social enterprises. The event will be held live in Brisbane and streamed globally. All guests will have the opportunity to pledge their support with matched funding provided by the AMP Foundation. It is sure to be an entertaining evening of celebration, story-telling, and feel-good giving in support of cutting edge social enterprises making a real difference to people in need.
The After Party
7pm - 10pm. 29 September. Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA)
What better way to celebrate the end of the Social Enterprise World Forum week in Brisbane than by letting your hair down at the SEWF22 After Party? Put on your fancy shoes, invite your colleagues and bring along your new SEWF friends, as this event is one not to be missed.
Ticket price includes light food and plenty of refreshments.
How to get there
If you are going from NSW- consider the Social Enterprise World Forum Road Trip!
