SWITCH ANNUAL SEMINAR 2018
“Exploring the Social Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in a South African Context” 13 – 14 October 2018 at Workshop17 Maboneng
DAY ONE Saturday 13 October SE Ecosystems & Financing
Time Session Facilitator
9:00 – 9:15 Welcome!
- Why Workshop17 Maboneng?
- Why Switch?
Westleigh – OPEN Nhlanhla, Claire – SSEP
9:15 – 9:45 Plenary: “Exploring Social Entrepreneurship
Ecosystem in a South African Context”
Belisa – Belle & Co.
9:45 – 10:30 Play: “Switchers Build an Ecosystem” Belisa – Belle & Co.
10:30 – 11:30 Networking Tea Capacity Building
11:20 – 12:10 Breakaway Sessions:
- Why Social ENTREPRENEURSHIP (MTN Foundation)
- The Art of Failing (BBC)
- How to get funder ready (Black Umbrellas)
Guest Facilitators
12:10 – 13:10 Lunch
13:10 – 14:10 Maximizing Opportunities Interactive Session BBC, NYDA, RED Bull
Amaphiko, Black Umbrellas
14:10 – 14:45 How To: “Financial Modelling for Social
Enterprises”
Asanda – ACTIVATE!
14:45 – 15:00 Working Tea
15:00 – 17:30 Digital Skills Training For Entrepreneurs Facebook
17:30 Closing and Thanks SSEP
DAY TWO Sunday 14 October Making an Impact
Time Session Facilitator
9:00 – 9:10 Welcome back! Nhlanhla – SSEP
9:10 – 9:40 Plenary: Inspirational SE story Greenpop CEO
BRICS Media Journal
9:40 – 10:30 Breakaway Sessions:
- Building Your Narrative: “Power of storytelling & How to build your story”
- Building M&E Indicators: “How To Plan For Impact”
Red Bull Amaphiko
Aliyah – ACTIVATE!
10:30 – 10:50 Networking Tea
10:50 – 11:50 Panel: “How ITC Plays a Role in the SE Ecosystem”
- Q&A
Guest Panelists x 3 Switch Facilitator
11:50 – 12:15 Lessons from India: “A Startup Safari Experience” Penester & Vusi –
Switch
12:15 – 12:30 Insights: “Morning Lightbulb Moments”
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch
13:30 – 13:45 How to: “Pitch Like A Pro” Activators
13:45 – 16:00 Pitching Den Panelists
16:00 – 16:15 Announce Winners & Prizes
16:00 – 16:30 Closing Remarks & Thanks SSEP
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