About the Summit
THE DETAILSWHEN:Summit: November 17th, 2008 WHERE: MaRS Centre Auditorium 101 College Street Toronto, Ontario M5G 1L7 Map and directions |  |
AGENDA
7:45 Registration and Breakfast8:20 Video presentation – Based on your views on social entrepreneurship!
8:45 Introduction – Ilse Treurnicht, CEO, MaRS
Geoff Cape, Executive Director of Evergreen will present on the challenges and opportunities Evergreen is facing as they undertake a major scaling of their operation. Geoff will also report on his experience at Davos as last year’s Summit recipient of the the Canadian Social Entrepreneur of the Year.
9:25 Introduction – Tim Brodhead, CEO, J.W. McConnell Family Foundation
Dr. Frances Westley, J.W. McConnell Chair in Social Innovation at the University of Waterloo, SiG@Waterloo, will present on a framework for understanding social innovation. Dr. Westley is also the author of the ground breaking book “Getting to Maybe,” copies of which will be available for purchase at the event.
10:15 Break/Video interlude
10:35 Introduction – Dr. John Evans, Chair, MaRS/ Lisa Torjman, Associate, SiG@MaRS
Social Entrepreneurship can be a life long vocation. This panel will present on "Making a living while making a difference – at any age!"
Speakers:
- David Galenson, Professor of Economics, University of Chicago, author: "Old Masters, Young Geniuses"
- Dev Aujla, Founder, DreamNow, author: “Occupation: Change the World”
- Julia Moulden, Founder, The Company of New Radicals, author: “The New Radicals”
Noon – Lunch
12:45 Introduction – Tonya Surman Executive Director, Centre for Social Innovation
Social Finance may be a new concept for some but CAIC, the Canadian Alternative Investment Corporation, has been using social finance to support innovative social ventures for 25 years. Together we’ll celebrate their anniversary.
1:30 Break/Video interlude
1:40 Introduction – Stephen Huddart, Vice-President, J.W. McConnell Family Foundation
There is no one path to social entrepreneurship; anyone can be a "change maker" no matter his or her vocation. These speakers have all taken a different route to achieve innovative social purpose work.
Speakers:
- Marty Donkervoort, President, Inner-City Renovations
- Barb Steele, CSR advisor, Canadian Business for Social Responsibility
- Jonathan Loudon, Managing Partner, Cooler Solutions Inc.
3:10 Break/ Video
3:30 Introduction – Allyson Hewitt, Director, SiG@MaRS
Building the capacity for effectiveness. Last year we heard the need to build the "technical" skills required for social entrepreneurs and the need for social metrics. This year, we asked these international leaders to address these challenges.
Speakers:
- Nick Temple, Director of Policy and Communications, School for Social Entrepreneurs, UK
- Nigel Biggar, Director, Social Performance Management Center, Grameen Foundation
4:10 Introduction – Tim Draimin, Executive Director, Social Innovation Generation, Chair, Causeway Social Finance
Breakthrough Social Entrepreneurs Look to the Future
Join these Canadian leaders as they explain what contributed to their success and what we can expect on the horizon for social entrepreneurship in Canada.
Speakers:
- Mary Gordon , Roots of Empathy
- Peter Nares, SEDI
- Al Etmanski, PLAN
5:30 Closing
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