Social Enterprise Week (SOCENT)
Description A week of discussions, workshops and networking events with an aim to bring together social entrepreneurs and impact investors in the UAE. The event’s purpose is to engage current and aspiring entrepreneurs under the banner of doing ‘Business for Good’, celebrating the growing social enterprise ecosystem and helping generate partnerships, new ideas and ventures, and investment opportunities.
Objective The goal is to bring together social enterprises, members of the government, the private sector, and investors to collaborate and create multi-stakeholder solutions by empowering the Social Enterprise Community within the UAE.
Outcome C3 conceived and launched Social Enterprise Week in 2013 and 2014; developed conference agenda (e.g. panels, lectures and panels) and coordinated all partners, sponsors and contributors; attracted hundreds of regional and international participants.