Entrepreneurial and social innovation skills driving inclusion and tackling the innovation divide
Join us on Wednesday October 11th from 11:30-13:00 to take part in our participatory lab in Brussels, organised in partnership with the European Week of Regions and Cities. Delve with us into European perspectives on ways to promote entrepreneurial and social innovation skills to boost innovation and development that leave no one behind.
Register for this event here by 30 September.
In today’s evolving landscape, entrepreneurial skills like creativity, problem-solving, and community leadership are indispensable for European regions and cities. These skills not only drive social innovation but also foster social cohesion, inclusion and job creation. Entrepreneurial skills are key to preparing Europe for future economic and societal transitions while promoting a fair and just social contract, inclusive communities, and enriched environments. Together with innovators, researchers and business practitioners from different backgrounds and countries, we will explore ways to promote entrepreneurial and social innovation skills, community-based solutions and multi-stakeholder alliances across cities, regions and sectors, as we brainstorm and co-create solutions that can contribute to more sustainable, inclusive and just communities.
PROGRAMME
11:30-11:40: Welcome remarks by Adem Kumcu, President, UNITEE
11:40-12:00: Policy lab discussions with participants
12:00-12:15: Presentation of results by the table moderators
12:15-12:45: Plenary with input from speakers from different sectors and backgrounds
12:45-13:00: Final Q&A
Moderator: Charalampos Vassiliou, GRNET and Advisor to the Greek Government
Plenary Speakers:
- Greta Bilanzola, Senior Project Officer, Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs, Eurochambres
- Carina Dantas, CEO, SHINE 2EUROPE
- Laurent Hublet, Managing Director, BeCentral and EYL40
- Alina Lupu, Policy Officer, European Commission
- Willeke van Staalduinen, CEO, AFEdemy
Please contact vcotterell@unitee.eu or eshine@unitee.eu for further information.