Beyond Better Business - Social Enterprise Mark CIC 2023 Conference

Social Enterprise Mark CIC is excited to bring back its popular social enterprise conference for the first time since 2019

With new research* showing that 80% of the UK public prefer to buy from companies that are doing good for people and the planet, there is much talk about 'better business'... but what does this really mean in practice and how do we ensure this is more than marketing hyperbole?

We will be looking at the future of business and how alternative economic models, which prioritise the wellbeing of people and planet over private gain, can enable businesses to make a real difference to the communities in which they are based.

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Conference Schedule

10:00am - Registration/ networking with refreshments

10:30am - Welcome/introduction from Social Enterprise Mark CIC and sponsors

10:45am - Facilitated networking

11:30am -?What is the new future of business and how do we get there?- roundtable discussion/debate, chaired by?Kate Welch?of?Social Enterprise Acumen, looking at the future of business.?Speakers TBC

12:15pm - Lunch and networking

1:15pm -?The role of place-based businesses and their importance to local communities?- panel session, chaired by?Peter Ptashko?of?Cambio, looking at how local businesses can support their local communities. Panelists -?Chris Cowcher?of?Plunkett Foundation,?Matt Richardson?of?The Growth Company,?Nicci Dickens?of?Profit for Purpose, and?Nickala Torkington?of?Flourish Together.

2:15pm - Keynote address by?Nicole Ryan, founder of?Alex's Adventure; a social enterprise in Cork, Ireland which educates students about the real life impacts of substance misuse

3:00pm - Plenary and close

Benefits of attending the annual conference and why it is important to a social enterprise:

• Opportunities to connect with fellow social enterprises
• Opportunities to share updates with fellow social enterprise, e.g. sharing good practice, discussing successes and challenges
• Find out more about how Social Enterprise Mark CIC can support your social enterprise
• Hear from thought leaders and get involved in discussions on alternative models of business
• Stay up to date with the latest developments in the social enterprise sector

Who is the conference for?

• Accredited social enterprises - CEOs, senior managers, marketing and communications
• Emerging and established social enterprises
• Businesses and corporations wanting to know more about social enterprises and social value
• Individuals interested in learning more about social enterprise
• Policy makers, procurement officers, local authorities
• Commissioners
• Networking and representative bodies

What stage of social enterprise would the conference benefit?

• Any stages – start-up, scaling or established social enterprise

What will I learn from attending the conference? What will I take away?

• What do we really mean by ‘better business’ and how can we ensure this goes beyond marketing hyperbole?
• How alternative business models can enable businesses to make a real difference to the communities in which they are based
• The role of accreditation/standards and why this is important?to the future of business
• Hear from sector thought leaders and social enterprises

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Conference Location:

Manchester Metropolitan University Business School

All Saints Campus

Oxford Rd

Manchester

M15 6BH

UK

OUR THANKS

This event is possible through the support of our key partner:

Manchester Metropolitan University