Social Enterprise World Forum (SEWF)
A community hub providing an opportunity for social enterprise leaders and practitioners from around the world to network and exchange ideas
What is SEWF?
Photograph taken during a workshop for social entrepreneurs in the BSWN Social Enterprise Incubator.
BSWN hosted the only Social Enterprise World Forum (SEWF) Community Hub in the South West - 1 of only 4 Hubs in the whole of the UK! Two incredible days of inspiration, learning, and networking were held across the 28th and 29th of September 2022 (in person and online) at the Coach House.
Established in 2008, the SEWF provides an opportunity for social enterprise leaders and practitioners from around the world to network and exchange ideas. SEWF22 will be held in Brisbane, Australia, and includes over 1500 participants, 100 speakers, and 55 sessions.
This is your opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired. Whether you’re a student, social enterprise founder, leader, team member, or have an idea that you’d love to turn into impact, this event is for you!
Wednesday 28th September: Opening Ceremony and panel discussions, 5.30pm - 7.30pm.
Thursday 29th September: Impact Measurement, Fundraising and Finance, and Intro to Investment, 10.00am-4.00pm.
Facilitators
Derek Tanner
Derek has spent 20 years helping businesses to plan, innovate, manage change, access supportive networks and maximise commercial opportunities. Working extensively with key thought leaders he brings a real insight into the management of complexity and change and the personal challenge facing leaders as they navigate the opportunities and threats of dynamic fast moving marketplaces and conditions.
Sibusiso Tshabalala
Sibusiso is both an experienced sales and a talent development enthusiast. In his current role, Sibusiso mainly focuses on supporting Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic businesses recover from the pandemic and rethink their business model and their entrepreneurial mind-set. His passion for seeing a thriving Black economy is directly linked with his personal drive for success through helping others achieve their worthy ideal.
Panelists
Andy Gnaneswaran
Andy is a Programme Manager at Access Foundation, managing relationships with various social investment funds within the Growth Programme portfolio. In addition, Andy works alongside partners on the Impact Management Programme & Connect Fund, as part of the enterprise development work.
Ed Rowberry
As founding Chief Executive of Bristol & Bath Regional Capital (BBRC), Ed focuses on organisational direction and delivery. He seeks to ensure that BBRC remains committed to serving local communities while retaining a commercial focus that a social enterprise like BBRC requires.
