Networking event of the 2024 community challenge
- 2024-09-06
Harness the Power of the Community
Wednesday, 11 September, 3:00 - 4:30 PM (CEST)
Language: English
Online in Zoom
This event is designed to connect you with other participants, jury members and experts, facilitate knowledge sharing, and enhance your project's potential.
Agenda
The event will consist of exchange sessions with your fellow participants where you will have the opportunity to present your idea and receive valuable feedback, followed by parallel sessions where you will be able to engage with experts in three focused areas related to social entrepreneurship:
🕐 | 3:00 PM (CEST) - Welcome keynote by Raju Gurung, Jury member
🕐 | 3:10 (CEST) -Speed dating sessions
You will be presenting your idea to other challenge participants and recieve and give feedback . This gives you the opportunity to get to know each other and explore opportunities for collaboration.
🕐 | 3:25 (CEST) - Parallel sessions on social entrepreneurship topics
During these three sessions, jury members and other experienced entrepreneurs from the community will advise and answer questions on topics related to the challenges and needs you face with your idea. There are up to 3 rounds of 20 minutes each for any session, so you can switch between sessions.
1. Networking, Stakeholder Management, and Public Perception
In this session, you will have the opportunity to discuss how to find partners and collaborators for your project, ways to establish connections in your sector or how to address challenges like scepticism, misunderstandings or lack of awareness and interest from the public.
2. Resource Constraints and Funding
This session will help unlock strategies to overcome resource constraints and secure funding. Ask experts your burning questions, and collaborate with other participants to turn challenges into opportunities.
3. Startup validation, story and positioning
In this session, we'll discuss the essentials and your queries regarding startup validation, storytelling, and positioning. Whether you're at the idea stage or refining your concept, we'll explore how to validate your assumptions before fully committing resources, craft a narrative that captures the heart of your mission, and position your startup to stand out in a crowded market.
