Social Enterprise World Forum (SEWF)

The overall theme of the SEWF2012 is Social Enterprise: Investing for Impact, with an emphasis on attracting new investment capital for social enterprise from the private and public sectors.

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)

  • 7:30 Morning Site Visit check-in
  • 8:00-12:00 Site Visits (morning options); arrive at 7:30am for check-in
  • 12:30 Afternoon Site Visit check-in opens
  • 13:00-17:00 Site Visits (afternoon options); arrive at 12:30pm for check-in
  • *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

  • Optional Dine Arounds
  • Departures for Optional Social Enterprise Tour to Bahia

  • 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.


    SEWF2012 Supporters

    Mundo Verde|www.mundoverde.com.brNESsT|www.nesst.orgUnited States Diplomatic Mission to Brazil|http://brazil.usembassy.gov/The Lemelson Foundation|www.lemelson.orgCoca-Cola Brasil|www.cocacolabrasil.com.brGrupo Orsa|www.grupoorsa.com.brNeoenergia|www.neoenergia.comPlural Capital|www.pluralcapital.comPwC|www.pwc.com

    SEWF2012 Speakers

    See the amazing list of confirmed speakers for SEWF2012!

    SEWF2012 Registration

    For more information about SEWF2012 registration, visit the Registration page.