The Social Enterprise Exchange 2024 conference takes place in Sheffield, 21 November 2024, celebrating International Social Enterprise Day and promoting new collaborations to build the social economy.

This year’s conference will take place just a few days after the first Labour government budget in nearly 15 years, with the need for transformational change never more apparent – on climate, jobs, the cost of living, health and social care, and the indefensible chasm between rich and poor. Social enterprises, co-operatives and community organisations have a central role to play in building a stronger, fairer and greener economy.

Join us for a day of inspirational speeches, lively and topical discussion, practical workshops and, of course, plenty of opportunities for networking and exchange. Our annual event brings together social enterprises, social entrepreneurs and sector stakeholders from South Yorkshire and the North of England.

Book now on the form below.

Please note this event is free for social enterprises and social entrepreneurs including attendance, buffet and refreshments. Please help us keep it free by purchasing a standard or solidarity registration if you can afford to do so.

Conference running order

13:30 Registration and refreshments

14:00 Welcome and introduction

14:10 Start-ups and Innovators

14:40 Beyond Growth – seeking prosperity for people and planet

15:20 Refreshment break

15:40 Re-imagining Wellbeing – social enterprise in health and social care

16:20 Our Streets! – reconnecting communities

17:00 Building the Social Economy – practical support for social enterpreneurs

17:30 Buffet, networking and entertainment