How can one have an impact in the world and create the necessary change for a more just, sustainable and inclusive world? In this interactive Innosuisse module you will meet different social entrepreneurs who share their journey of leading projects that strengthen democracy, support inclusion or trailblaze sustainability. Coming from different disciplines, institutions and life phases they highlight how one can become a changemaker in various circumstances. In the second part of the event you will get to discuss with the founders and other participants questions around business models and career paths for social innovation, coalition building and inclusive stakeholder management.
THE WHY & HOW OF CHANGEMAKING
DESCRIPTION
This event is organized by the Ideenlabor (Ideas Lab), which is a project and creative space on Fabrikstrasse that is available free of charge to anyone studying, researching or working at the university. With its modular interior, central location and cozy atmosphere, it encourages inspiration, collaboration and exchange.
DATE
April 10th 2025
17:00 – 18:30
REGISTRATION
Registrations are closed
LOCATION
Ideenlabor (A002 – Fabrikstrasse 8 3012 Bern)
FLYER
CONTACT
EVENT PROGRAM
Welcome & Introduction
Brief presentation of the platforms involved: Ideenlabor/INNO; Ashoka, Students4Sustainability
Hands-On and Inspiring
Invited changemakers share their stories and challenges and the question they want to discuss in a breakout group.
Breakouts
Each breakout session is led by one of the changemakers who shared their story.
Wrap-Up
Wrap-Up and sharing of main take-aways
Apéro
Network with likeminded people
MODERATION / SPEAKERS
LOCATION BERN
The University of Bern’s Department of Management and Entrepreneurship supports the dialogue and collaboration between science and practice through different programmes and projects. The focus is placed on supporting students, researchers and people from start-ups, family businesses and large companies in developing entrepreneurial projects. For the Business Concept courses, the Entrepreneurship Center was engaged by Innosuisse to coordinate the courses in the central region, and offers the local course in Bern.This event is organized in collaboration with the Innovation Office.
