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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’.
The Social Enterprise Summit Scotland 24, themed Catalyst for Change: Social Enterprise Driving a Wellbeing Economy, is an essential gathering for those committed to shaping the future of Scotland’s social enterprise sector. Hosted by Social Enterprise Scotland (SES), this year’s summit is designed to advance the discussions from previous events, focusing on the latest developments in policy and practice that will shape the sector’s impact over the coming years.
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.
Keynote speaker – Tom Arthur, Minister for Employment and Investment.
Benefits of Attending:
- Keynote Address: Gain valuable insights from Tom Arthur, Minister for Employment and Investment, as he discusses the role of social enterprises in driving a Wellbeing Economy.
- Stay Informed: Get the latest updates on policies and developments affecting social enterprises in Scotland, ensuring you are well-equipped to navigate and influence the sector’s future.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with key stakeholders, expanding your network and fostering potential collaborations that can drive impactful change.
- Engage in Topical Discussions: Participate in important conversations around the challenges and opportunities facing social enterprises, contributing your perspective and expertise to shape the sector’s direction.
- Celebrate Success: Join us in celebrating the achievements of the social enterprise community by meeting and hearing from some of the Social Enterprise Awards 2024 Finalists or attending the Awards Ceremony for a night of recognition and inspiration.
Date – Thursday 7th November, 2024.
Timing – 10am until 4pm.
Location – Surgeon’s Quarter Quincentenary Conference Centre (tickets are limited to 4 per organisation).
Accessibility – Click here to see our accessibility statement.
Ticket Information –
£45+VAT for SES Social Enterprise Members
£75+VAT for SES Supporter Members
£90+VAT for Social Enterprises (Non Members)
£100+VAT for all other organisations
Scottish Community Alliance (SCA) members should receive a code from their respective network to discount their ticket price to £45+VAT.
If you’re unsure if your organisation is a member of Social Enterprise Scotland, please contact our membership team.
Conference Agenda – Click here to see the agenda.
Social Media – Join in the conversation online by using the hashtag #SocEntSummit24. Please stay in touch with us on Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Share your news, impact and help us build on this conference to support the future social enterprise sector.
Got a question? Email – nia.evans@socialenterprise.scot
Book your place at the Social Enterprise Awards 2024
This year’s Social Enterprise Summit Scotland will take place at the Surgeon’s Quarter Quincentenary Conference Centre, Edinburgh, on Thursday, 7th November, from 10 am until 4 pm. The summit will precede the Social Enterprise Awards Scotland 2024 ceremony, which will be held at the Scottish Parliament from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm (prompt).
The summit will feature a full day of discussions, networking, and engagement with key leaders in Scotland’s social enterprise sector. The evening’s Social Enterprise Awards Scotland 2024, hosted by Paul Sweeney MSP for the Glasgow Region, will celebrate the very best of Scotland’s social enterprises, recognising the innovation, impact, and success of organisations and individuals who are making a significant difference in their communities.
This annual event is a highlight in the social enterprise calendar, showcasing the outstanding contributions that drive positive social change across Scotland.
We are excited to present businesses, companies and corporates with the opportunity to sponsor this year’s Social Enterprise Summit 2024. We are grateful to Just Enterprise, The Challenges Group, Inspiralba and Scottish Community Alliance for their support with this year’s Conference. If you are interested in sponsoring the Social Enterprise Summit please email nia.evans@socialenterprise.scot.