NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS

Meeting the Challenge 

16/17 October - Angliss Conference Centre
Building A, Level 5, 555 Latrobe Street Melbourne 3000

Featuring workshops by
David Rendall (Rendall & Associates, USA)
plus
Presentation of the Social Enterprise Awards for 2006
plus
Launch of The Social Enterprise Guide For Young Australians
                                                 
Creating the Future

Skills and Practices for the Development of Social Profit 
The 2006 National Conference of Social Entrepreneurs will focus on the skills and practices which underlie the development of successful strategies for social enterprise.

The two-day program includes sessions specifically designed to meet the needs of
people starting and/or managing social enterprise projects
public servants and not-for-profit sector managers, and
young people wishing to make a start in social enterprise
The Program

Day One
 
9.15 – 9.30 Welcome and Introduction
9.30 – 10.15

Leading Cultural Change
10.15 – 10.45 Morning Tea
10.45 – 11.30 Creating a successful social enterprise
11.30 – 12.30  Measuring the Market
12.30 – 1.45

Lunch and Networking
2.00 – 3.15 Business planning OR
  Community Building through Social Enterprise
(Part One)
3.15 – 3.45 Afternoon Tea
3.45 – 4.30 Marketing OR
  Community Building through Social Enterprise
(Part Two)
7.00 - 10.00 Social Enterprise Awards Dinner
Day Two  
9.15 – 10.30 How to Select, Train & Motivate Social Enterprise Leaders
10.15 – 10.45 Morning Tea
10.45 – 11.15 The Four Factors of Effective Leadership
11.15 – 12.00 Managing Change
12.00 – 12.30 Lunch
12.30 Launch of 'The Social Enterprise Guide For Young Australians'
1.30 - 3.00 Case Studies OR
1.30 - 4.00 Ideas Discovery Workshop for Young Social Entrepreneurs
3.00 – 3.30  Afternoon tea
3.30 - 4.00 Panel Discussion
4.00 CLOSE
The Awards Dinner

Monday 16 October

The winners of this year's national awards will be announced at a special dinner to be held on 16 October. Attendance at the dinner is covered by the event registration fee and you are welcome to invite guests (see registration form.)

 CLICK HERE for information on the Social Enterprise Awards program. 
 
The Venue

Angliss Conference Centre

Following a last minute hike in rates by the Novotel St Kilda, we have moved the conference to the Angliss Conference Centre - opposite Flagstaff Gardens in the City. For those wishing to use public transport, we suggest you catch the train to Flagstaff Station - just a short walk from the Centre.
 
 
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Registration  
It is easy to register - just CLICK HERE to open a form on the Social Enterprise Partnerships website OR send a fax to (03) 9326 8030 OR call us on (03) 9326 4481. NOTE: The costs shown below include lunch, attendance at the Awards Dinner (16 October) and GST.
  
Please choose the type of registration which fits your current employment.
 
Type of Registration Member Non-member
(Unsalaried) Social Entrepreneur or
Community Member		 $220 $330
Not-For-Profit Sector employee $440 $550
Government/Public Sector employee $550 $660
Employee of a business with less than 10 staff $440 $550
Employee of a business with more than 10 staff $550 $660
What is Social Enterprise Partnerships?
Social Enterprise Partnerships (SEP) is a national, not-for-profit organisation which aims to build a better future for all Australians through peer-generated strategic development of social enterprise and social entrepreneurship. CLICK HERE to view the SEP website.
Can I become a SEP member?
If you would like to become a member of Social Enterprise Partnerships (SEP), please note that the Event Registration form includes a (optional) membership application section. CLICK HERE for details of Member benefits. 
   
Conference Partners
We wish to acknowledge our partners in the organisation of this event - the Foundation for Young Australians. We look forward to the launch of their new resource for young Australians with an interest in social enterprise.