Webinar: Growing through Social Innovation

Date of event: 
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Event Organisers: UK Innovate, University of Calgary, PraxisAuril
Thursday, 22 August 2024 | 17:00 - 18:00 BST | Online

Join us for a webinar exploring the dynamic field of social innovation. This session will delve into the multifaceted impact of social innovation, from societal benefits to economic returns. Attendees will learn to define social innovation, tackle common barriers and take actionable steps to advance the field, gaining valuable perspectives from the US, UK and Canada.

Speakers: 

  • Ian McClure - Associate Vice President for Research, Innovation and Economic Impact, UK Innovate

  • Dr. Karen Benzies - Director of Social Innovation for the Office of the Vice President for Research, University of Calgary

  • Dr. Stuart Wilkinson, CEO, PraxisAuril

  • Dr. Serenity Wright (Moderator), Associate Director for Social Innovation, UK Innovate

Cost: 
£0.00
Taxonomy: 
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