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Win a free ticket to Net Change 2010!

admin — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 04:49:11 +0000

When it comes to social and mobile technology, the question is no longer whether or not we should be using it, but rather, how can we adopt it in a strategic way? And how can social innovators use it to create greater impact?

Net Change 2010, powered by MaRS, is week-long series of events. It will explore the intersection between technology and social change and the opportunities this presents.

Want to attend for free?

Net Change has generously donated 45 tickets to Young Social Entrepreneurs of Canada to these not-to-be-missed events (see right).

To attend a free session at Net Change 2010: submit this form!

The first 45 people will win tickets to one of these special sessions (15 tickets are available for each).

If you aren’t one of the contest winners, you can still register for these special Net Change Week events using the discount code “ncwk_student”* and receive over 65% off!

Regular: $29, With code: $10

The sessions:

Wednesday, June 9th 5-7:30pm
“Mobile Takeover”

The versatility of a mobile phone has shown that new technology can be developed, new tasks can be performed, new businesses can be formed, bringing economic and democratic progress closer in reach.

Featuring: Prof. Iqbal Z. Quadir, founder of the GrameenPhone

Thursday, June 10th noon-2pm
“The Future of the Web and the World”

Where is technology leading and how can we harness its energy for the greatest impact?

Moderated by TVO’s Jesse Brown

Featuring: Dr. Gerri Sinclair, Director of the BC Digital Media Centre, Dr. Lucy Bernholz, Founder, Philanthropy 2173, John Thackara, Founder, Doors of Perception, Author of In the Bubble, Designing in a complex world

Thursday, June 10th 2:30-4pm
“Canada, Check your privacy settings”

As the debate over Facebook’s privacy settings rages, its arguable that there are more insidious operators at work both at the national and international level.
When is it in the public interest to allow the free flow of information; and when is it in the national interest to control it?

Moderated by Jesse Hirsh, CBC commentator and journalist

Featuring: Dr. Ann Cavoukian, Privacy Commissioner of Ontario, Ronald Diebert, Director of the Citizen Lab

What’s Your New Year’s Resolution?

admin — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 01:58:54 +0000

It’s a new year and a new start. If you’ve ever thought about combining your passion of contributing positively to the world while making a career out of it. It’s cold outside, but that just gives your more time to sit indoors and learn more about Social Enterprise and build on your ideas.

With a maximum of 8 people per session, http://socialinnovation.ca/blogging-for-people-who-should-introduction">Blogging for People Who Should, will teach you everything you need to know about getting started and becoming amazing at using blogs and social media. This Centre for Social Innovation event is happening at 215 Spadina Avenue, Suite 400 on Wednesday, January 6th from 6pm to 8pm.

Maybe you just want to learn more about what Social Enterprise really means or maybe you want to bring life to the great business idea of yours that will change the world for the better. In any case, now’s the time to go out and take action on your thoughts. It’s a new start and you should take advantage of making the most of it today. Looking for more ways to break into SE? Give us a shout and we’ll help you out.

Social Enterprise Podcast Series

admin — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:01:33 +0000

Listen to Enterprising Non-profits’ Social Enterprise Podcast Series for advice on topics ranging from What is Social Enterprise? to Marketing Social Enterprise to Financing Social Enterprise. A good way to learn more about social enterprise on the go.