Reimagining the Welsh economy through
People, Profit, Purpose and Planet
Join us for the Social Business Wales Awards and Conference 2024
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The Social Business Wales Awards and Conference 2024 is a two day event taking place at Venue Cymru Llandudno on the 1st and 2nd of October.
In it's 9th year, and hosted by journalist and broadcaster Sian Lloyd, join us to celebrate the social enterprises across Wales making a difference every day in their communities.
This year’s conference focuses on reimagining the Welsh economy through People, Profit, Purpose and Planet, and promises a diverse mix of speakers, enlightening workshops, and the perfect chance to connect with partners from the private and public sector.
A ticket to the conference promises you access to practical tools and strategies, the chance to learn from successful social enterprises, and vital networking opportunities.
We are delighted once again be able to offer a bursary to support attendees from diverse communities and backgrounds to attend the Social Business Wales Awards and Conference 2024.
This bursary is available to those from communities that are underrepresented in the social enterprise sector, including people from diverse ethnic and/or cultural backgrounds, people from the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, and people from low-income backgrounds.
The bursary application window has now closed.
Our Speakers
![Alwen Williams Headshot](https://cwmpas.coop/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Alwen_headshot-1024x1018.jpg)
![Scott Darraugh headshot](https://cwmpas.coop/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Scott-Social-Adventures.png)
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Workshops
How can we make the Welsh pound work harder, help grow the sector and create more economic value and local jobs? Dr Sarah Evans from Cwmpas brings together public sector procurement specialists and social enterprises who have accessed public sector contracts. The aim will be to listen and learn from both sides to increase the number of social enterprises within our public sector supply chains. If you’re a budget holder wanting to get more social value from your spend or a social enterprise looking for public sector contracts, this is not to be missed.
We believe our economy and society should work differently. In this workshop, we bring together co-operatives and social enterprises from across Wales who have successfully developed assets that created economic growth and new jobs. We will discuss the potential for raising investment in the form of community shares and how can we learn from good practice across Wales. If you are thinking of developing a community asset and want to grow your local economy, this is the workshop for you.
It’s been a tough time for all businesses – with Covid, the cost of living crisis and then the energy crisis, many businesses have eaten into their reserves and relied much more on their volunteers to survive. Alun Jones from Social Investment Cymru (Wales Council for Voluntary Action) talks to social enterprise leaders and investors about how businesses can succeed and thrive in volatile markets.
In this workshop UnLtd will host a conversation with social entrepreneurs from across Wales who are working hard to address discrimination and promote a more inclusive and compassionate nation. We will hear from those with experience of what it’s like to feel marginalised in Wales, and how it affects them directly. We want to work together to build stronger communities in Wales, and we have learnt that the most worthwhile solutions come from individuals who bring people and communities together. We will look at the steps we are taking to support social entrepreneurs with passion and commitment to create positive social change and we will welcome your contributions.
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Exhibit at the Social Business Wales Awards and Conference 2024
As an exhibitor, you’ll have the chance to network with nominees, social enterprises, funders, and decision makers. Your exhibition stand will include two tickets to the SBW Awards, two tickets to the SBW Conference the following day, and space to exhibit which includes a table and two chairs. There are also opportunities to participate and contribute to the sessions taking place at the conference, and sponsoring an award category at the Awards Ceremony.
For more information, please email elin.evans@cwmpas.coop.