WHAT: The Eighth Annual Social Enterprise Symposium
WHERE: Stamp Student Union, University of Maryland
WHEN: Friday, March 4, 2016 | 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Join the Center for Social Value Creation and the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the Eighth Annual Social Enterprise Symposium (SES) on Friday, March 4, 2016. Covering a range of topics from corporate sustainability to social entrepreneurship, SES explores the role of business in creating economic prosperity and lasting social and environmental change.
This year we welcome two keynote speakers and an impressive lineup of social impact leaders. The theme, “Invest in the Long Term,” will inform a dialogue that considers how individuals and organizations are seeking prosperity that includes both profit and positive long-term impact.
Two Keynote Speakers
- Alex Counts, Founder of the Grameen Foundation
- Jonathan Atwood, VP of Sustainable Living at Unilever
High-energy breakout sessions designed specifically for interactivity and dialogue
- Investing for Impact and the Long Term
- Social Entrepreneur Millennial Mash-up
- Climate Action Workshop (Innovation Café)
A student innovation showcase where aspiring social entrepreneurs prepare for the UMD Do Good Challenge semi-finals
An appearance from everyone’s favorite mascot, Testudo
A closing dessert reception with facilitated networking
As always, SES is free for UMD students, faculty and staff. Space is limited. RSVP now at ter.ps/ses!
Join the converstation on social media at #SES16
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About the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business
The Robert H. Smith School of Business is an internationally recognized leader in management education and research. One of 12 colleges and schools at the University of Maryland, College Park, the Smith School offers undergraduate, full-time and flex MBA, executive MBA, online MBA, business master’s, PhD and executive education programs, as well as outreach services to the corporate community. The school offers its degree, custom and certification programs in learning locations in North America and Asia.