This year’s Social Enterprise Summit, Scotland’s largest annual social enterprise event, is on Thursday 7th of November, 2024. The event will take place at the Surgeon’s Quarter Quincentenary Conference Centre, Edinburgh, from 10am until 4pm. The theme of the conference will be “Catalyst for Change: Social Enterprise Driving a Wellbeing Economy”.

This year’s summit is part of a broader programme of events running from the 6th to the 8th of November. On the 6th of November, a number of partners will host a series of Community Learning Exchanges, with spaces for up to 45 participants. The Social Enterprise Summit and the Social Enterprise Scotland Awards will take place on the 7th of November. The celebrations will conclude on the 8th of November with a special EDI Social Enterprise Celebration and Showcase, an event dedicated to honouring the outstanding contributions within Scotland’s diverse social enterprise community.

Join Social Enterprise Scotland for a day of dynamic conversations, powerful presentations, and real-world insights from some of the most inspiring leaders in Scotland’s social enterprise sector.

Speakers include:

• Tom Arthur MSP, Scottish Government Minister for Employment and Investment
• Neil McInroy, Global Lead for Community Wealth Building at The Democracy Collaborative
• Calum MacPherson, CEO of Inverness and Cromerty Firth Green Freeport
• Miriam Brett, Co-Director of Future Economy Scotland
• Barbara Elborn, from Newcastleton & District Community Trust

Plus, don’t miss the Social Enterprise Showcase, featuring speakers from; Tayside Upcycling & Craft Centre CIC, Studio Lutalica and The Usual Place!

Whether you’re a seasoned social enterprise professional or just starting out, this event is packed with actionable insights and opportunities to collaborate.

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