Social Traders Convene 2024 – Business for good through social enterprise.

Social Traders and the Westpac group bring you: Convene. Showcasing business for good.

Join us as we advocate for a more inclusive and equitable Australia. Convene brings together social enterprise, government, and business nationally - we will share the big ideas, learn from one another and have some lively discussions. You'll be hosted by thought leaders and experts in the business and social enterprise sector - all of whom are leading the way in business for good.

Tuesday 29 October 2024

Convene - 8:00am - 5:00pm - Holme Building, Refectory, The University of Sydney - Incs catering
Gala Networking Drinks - 5.00pm – 7.30pm - Holme Building, Courtyard Restaurant & Bar, The University of Sydney - includes food, beverages & entertainment

Social Traders Convene is a full-day conference covering two diverse themes.

The agenda & speakers for Social Traders Convene will be announced in September 2024

The drivers of change: Hear from the early adopters of social enterprise and social procurement, government leaders, sector partners and those trailblazing in corporate social responsibility. They'll share insights on the frameworks, policies and targets that enable social enterprise to thrive.

Ahead of the curve:The sector landscape is changing with ESG, DE&I and sustainability reporting now at the forefront. Learn how social enterprise and others are delivering innovative solutions to tackle the challenges and requirements being asked of corporate Australia, while delivering impact at the same time.

Social Traders are proud to be partnering with the Westpac Group, Supply Nation, WEConnect International, ICN, Whitebox Enterprises, The Mill House Ventures, Social Impact Hub, Social Change Central, Sefa, Start Some Good, Impact Boom, BCCM, Collab4Good, ACRE, SECNA, and more to come!

What you can expect:

Main room keynotes with guest speakers and policy makers
Masterclasses hosted by sector experts
Panel discussions with change makers
Fireside chats with those who have some big stories to tell
And more to come...

Why you should attend:

Trends & insights into the current social procurement landscape in Australia
Listen to business for good in action
Understand the challenges faced and lessons learned
See the profound and life-changing impact of social procurement.
Networking and community building with a like minded audience
Hear from experts in social procurement
Discuss how spend with social enterprise positively impacts our communities.

Who should attend:

Certified social enterprise members
Social enterprises not yet certified with Social Traders
Business and governments looking to make the switch to good
Existing business and government members
Sector collaborators and networks
Those who want to make buying from social enterprise the norm

Places are limited. Registration is essential and will close at 5:00pm on Friday 25 October 2024 unless booked out prior. Contact events@socialtraders.com.au with any questions.