Vision and mission for the seminar
Our first step towards the CEN vision is to hold a social innovation seminar on 17th Mar 2012. The theme is Disruptive Innovation at the Base of the Pyramid. Through the seminar we would set up a platform for social entrepreneurs, investors, NGOs and students to discuss ways to develop innovative and sustainable business models for social benefit. There would be two panel discussions on the issue of Impact of Social Network, and Sustainability of Social Enterprise respectively.Through the Seminar, we wish to create a platform for students to interact with social entrepreneurs, business leaders, investors and representatives from NGOs to collaboratively initiate innovative and sustainable models for social development.
By participating in the Seminar, audience could get first-hand ideas of great minds from all fields of society. Through the consideration of how to develop a sustainable model for society, audience would strengthen their awareness of civic responsibility, and the capability of innovative thinking at the same time.
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Seminar Agenda
| 13:30-14:00 | Reception and Networking |
| 14:00-14:05 | Opening Remarks by Prof. Po Chi Wu (Advisor and Co-founder of CEN-HKUST Chapter, Adjunct Professor of HKUST) |
| 14:05-14:15 | Welcome Remarks by Prof. Wei Shyy (Provost of HKUST) |
| 14:15-14:40 | Keynote Speech 1 with Q&A
Speaker: Mr. Xiaojian You (Chair and Co-founder at China Social Innovation Foundation) |
| 14:40-15:25 | Panel Discussion 1: Impact of Social Networks in Disruptive Innovation Potential Discussion Topics: 1) Social Network Driven Social Innovation 2) Crowd Sourcing 3) e-Marketing Panelists (3 in all): Mr. Charles Mok (Founding Chairman, Internet Society Hong Kong) Mr. Lane Rettig (Co-President of Wokai HK Chapter) Mr. Jerry McLean （Founder of 4mobiledonation） |
| 15:25-15:40 | Coffee Break: Inspiration Sparkle |
| 15:40-16:10 | Keynote Speech 2 with Q&A
Speaker: Mr. Kim Mok (Chairman and Chief Executive of Vision Empowering Enterprise Limited) |
| 16:10-16:55 | Panel Discussion 2:Sustainability of Social Enterprise Potential Discussion Topics: 1) Sustainable Value Framework 2) Creative Business Model 3) Rebranding of Social Enterprise 4) Social ROI Panelists (4 in all): Mr. Scott Lawson (Chief Executive Officer of SowAsia) Mr. En Lee (Director of Impact Partners at Impact Investment Exchange Asia) Ms. Josephine Price (Director of People Village Project and Chief Investment Advisor of Chepstow Capital Advisors) Ms. Crystal Ding （LGT Venture Philanthropy） |
| 16:55-17:15 | Closing Remarks by Prof. Po Chi Wu (Advisor and Co-founder of CEN-HKUST Chapter, Prof. of HKUST) |
| 17:15-18:00 | Networking |
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