SEWF2012 will include a variety of sessions and speakers to inspire, inform and connect participants. We’re planning an exciting agenda that will include pre- and post-Forum social enterprise site visits in and around Rio and Bahia; pre-Forum master classes on social enterprise; keynotes from social enterprise pioneers and investors from around the world; social enterprise training workshops and clinics to hone your management skills; panels and presentations to inspire you; a social enterprise marketplace; live entertainment; and plenty of opportunity to meet and connect with your colleagues and peers!
SEWF2012 Agenda
(a more detailed agenda will be released in mid-April)
Tuesday, October 16
8:00-17:00 Pre-Forum: Optional Social Enterprise Site Visits* (in/around Rio)
*To read more about these optional site visits, click here. You must register for site visits in advance as space is limited.
13:00-17:00 Pre-Forum Optional Master Classes [coming soon]
13:00-17:00 Investors Day (invitation only)
17:00 REGISTRATION OPENS
17:00 PRESS BRIEFING (invitation only)
18:00 OPENING PLENARY: Welcome, Keynote & Panel
19:30 Opening Reception & Opening of Social Enterprise Marketplace
Entertainment & Networking
Wednesday, October 17
7:30 Registration opens
9:00 Plenary
10:30 Coffee Break & Networking
(Social Enterprise Marketplace opens)
11:00 Parallel Sessions & Open Space
12:30 Lunch & Networking
14:00 Parallel Sessions & Open Space
15:30 Coffee Break & Networking
16:00 Parallel Sessions & Open Space
17:30 Open Space
20:00 Social Enterprise Awards Gala Evening
Live Entertainment
23:00 Adjourn
Thursday, October 18
7:30 Registration opens
9:00 Plenary
10:30 Coffee Break & Networking
(Social Enterprise Marketplace opens)
11:00 Parallel Sessions & Open Space
12:30 Lunch & Networking
14:00 Parallel Sessions & Open Space
15:30 Coffee Break & Networking
16:00 Parallel Sessions & Open Space
17:30 Closing Plenary, Keynote, Reception & Entertainment
Ceremony: Passing the baton to SEWF 2013 host
18:30 Adjourn & Closing of Social Enterprise Marketplace
Post-Conference: Optional Social Enterprise Tour to Bahia*
Friday, October 19
Optional Social Enterprise Tour to Bahia (all day)
Saturday, October 20
Optional Social Enterprise Tour to Bahia – continues (all day)
Sunday, October 21
Optional Social Enterprise Tour to Bahia – continues (half day)
*To read more about the optional Bahia tour, click here.










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