This conference is open to anyone interested in how social enterprise can develop a viable alternative to market capitalism and vanishing public services.
Speakers include: Sarah Bailey (Exeter’s Social Enterprise Network), Cllr Chris Pemberthy (Plymouth City Council cabinet member for Co-operatives, Housing & Community Safety,Vice-chair Co-operative Councils Innovation Network) and Ed Whitelaw (Chair of SWRSA, Head of Enterprise & Regeneration, Real Ideas Organisation).
There will be workshops and a buffet lunch will be provided. We are making no charge but contributions to the buffet or donations appreciated and helpful if you book your place in advance to help with catering.
Conference Programme
10.00: Coffee and registration
Session One
10.30: Welcome and introduction – John Whitby, chair of SW Party Council
10.35: Needs and opportunity: the South West , world leaders in social enterprise
Ed Whitelaw, Head of Enterprise & Regeneration, Real Ideas Organisation, Company Secretary Plymouth Social Enterprise Network, Chair of SW RSA.
11.00: Local government, public services and social enterprise – why Cllr. Chris Pemberthy, Plymouth City Council cabinet member for Co-operatives, Housing and Community Safety, Vice-chair Co-operative Councils Innovation Network
11.30: Exeter Social Enterprise Network – plans for development Sarah Bailey, Co-ordinator, ESSENCE
11.50: Panel of speakers – Questions , comment and debate
1.50: Buffet lunch and networking
Session Two
1.20: Workshops: (1) Social enterprise/co-operatives – an alternative to market capitalism? (2) Opportunities for social enterprise/co-operatives to replace axed services? (3) How social enterprise/co-operatives can be developed & supported in Exeter?
2.30: Plenary – feedback and recommendations for future action from workshops
3.00: Conclusion