Yes, it's expensive on a student/job-seeker budget ($110/professionals, less for students/faculty/alumni), but I think this event might be worth investing in if you're serious about a career in social entrepreneurship. I bit the bullet on price and will be attending. If it's as amazing as the Millennium Campus Conference was a few weeks ago (heck, it's in the same building!), this conference should be totally awesome. Check out the schedule for more info on the speaker list - there are a ton of great changemakers lined up.
Happy networking!
Katharine
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Schedule: http://www0.gsb.columbia.edu/students/organizations/sec/conference2010/schedule.htm
Location:
Alfred Lerner Hall
2920 Broadway at 115th Street
Columbia University
New York, NY
The Columbia campus on Morningside Heights is located at Broadway and 116th Street in Manhattan.
Overview: Despite the economic downturn, social enterprise has continued to attract attention and investment around the world. Social enterprise is here to stay. Yet while we’ve seen dramatic growth in some areas — from the charter school movement to microfinance and insurance — where will the next phase of social innovation come from? How will social impact investors uncover new opportunities? And what new financing models will help to get new ventures off the ground, particularly given tough economic times?
Leading investors, entrepreneurs, business and social sector leaders are focused on finding and financing the next wave of social and environmental innovation.
The 2010 Social Enterprise Conference — Redefining Return: Financing and Scaling Social Innovation — will bring together thought leaders and industry leaders in the field who understand the current status of the social enterprise landscape and where it is going, as well as industry professionals from all sectors who are pursuing innovative models at the intersection of business and social enterprise.
Please click here to register online now and secure your Friday October 8, 2010 Social Enterprise conference ticket. Each year the conference sells out prior to the day of the event. We can only consider accepting walk-ins after 10:30 AM on the day of the conference, depending on capacity constraints. Some walk-ins may be unable to attend.
Registration fee:
- Professionals: $110
- Columbia Business School Alumni/Faculty/Staff:* $95
- Networking & Cocktail Reception only: $40
- Students:* $70
- Columbia Business School current student member of Social Enterprise, International Development or Green Business Club:* $55
* Please note that all students will require student ID at registration. Columbia Business School alumni status and student club membership for SEC, IDC and GBC will be verified.
Conference attendees will receive a one year subscription to Fast Company as well as a special offer to subscribe to Inc. magazine included with registration (each of $10 value; click here for refund details).
Refund Policy
Columbia Business School will offer a refund, less $20, until September 24, 2010. After September 24, 2010 registration will not be refunded for any reason. To request a refund please email socialenterprise@gsb.columbia.edu with the subject line: Refund Request.
Receipts
Please print or save your receipt as you will not be able to access it after you exit the registration module. If you need a receipt, please contact socialenterprise@gsb.columbia.edu with the words Receipt Request: Your Name in the subject line.
Discounts and Comp Policy
We are unable to provide comp tickets or discounts for individuals, nonprofits, NGOs or any other groups. We cannot make exceptions for either personal or professional reasons.
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