Social Enterprise Alliance Summit


Summit Home Program Overview Schedule Pre-Conference Plenary Panels Sessions Tours Young Leaders Track Committee Members Press Kit Register Scholarships Volunteer Conference Hotel Travel Opening Showcase Awards Social Enterprise Angels Forum Dine Arounds Networking Social Enterprise Visit Program Conference Sponsors Sponsor Prospectus Micro-Sponsorships Scholarships Ad/Exhibit Listen SEA Board Chair Jim Fruchterman describes social enterprise as the new face of business. "Very inspiring." J McGregor, Business in the Community NI "Awesome.. I walked away with useful information and something I could use." Dianna Moore, Central Missouri Community Action Connect with Summit Attendees	Young Leaders Track At the Social Enterprise Alliance we believe in the importance of cultivating next generation leadership for the future of social enterprise. The Summit + World Forum will feature a number of activities targeted toward and drawing on the perspective of emerging leaders. Look for these special opportunities for the 35-and-under crowd and current students: Student rate SEA offers a special SEA student member registration rate of $300. If you are also a member of Net Impact you can get additional $50 off your registration (use coupon code “NI-SEA2010”). If you are not yet a student member of SEA, please join us here. Young Innovators Award The Next Generation Social Entrepreneur award will recognize the outstanding work of a leading social entrepreneur in the United States, aged 35 or under. The selected individual will be a successful practitioner whose contributions to the field of social enterprise has had far reaching impact and is helping to define a new generation of social entrepreneurs. Angel's Forum We're inviting social enterprises to pitch their venture for feedback from capital investors. This session provides practice on presenting your business or expansion plan. We'll have a panel of judges representing foundations and venture capitalists to provide feedback and determine the winning 'pitcher' to receive a small prize. The audience may be invited to vote as well. "Pitchers' will include a young innovator. Social Enterprise Showcase & Reception The SEA San Francisco Chapter is hosting this event to kick off the Summit 2010 + World Forum with a special reception featuring exhibits of social enterprises. If you've started a social enterprise, plan to display a table showcasing what you do. Social Enterprise Tours Plan to take some time visiting social enterprises around the Bay Area. There are plenty of inspiring examples of all kinds of ventures. We'll offer tours on Wed. April 28 and Friday April 30. Pricing varies. In-depth Workshops Stay tuned for half-day workshops that will be offered on Wednesday, April 28, on key topics for helping your social enterprise succeed. Breakout Sessions The Summit offers over 40 sessions on all aspects of planning and operating a social enterprise, with presentations from around the globe. World Café We are pleased to introduce this semi-structured opportunity for conference attendees to further connect with speakers and one another around each of the conference tracks: Investment & Finance, Models & Strategies, Policy & Advocacy, Leadership Development & Education and Communications & Storytelling during lunch on Thursday, April 29. Plenary Speaker We look forward to hearing the perspectives of a young leader on our plenary panel 'The Features of a New Economy', to be held during our banquet dinner on Thursday, April 29.