Oaxaca Forum on Social Innovation
Culture & Design as a Social Entrepreneur
Oaxaca, Mexico Nov 2-5, 2011
Come join the growing group of brilliant people attending the Oaxaca Forum on Social Innovation, including:
Paula Moreno Zapata, Former Columbian Minister of Culture, Lucina Jimenez (ConArte), Cheryl Heller (PopTech & SVA Design for Social Innovation), Rodrigo Villar (Director New Ventures Mexico), Hernan Fernandez (Angel Ventures Mexico), Tony Carr (Halloran Philanthropies), Nick Kislinger and Elizabeth Stewart (Hub Los Angles), Saul Fuentes (Director CORAL Oaxaca), Daryn Dodson (Calvert) Javier Lozano (Clinicas del Azucar, Luis Duarte (YoReciclo), Michael Cox (Hub Cities), and more....
What's it all about: Social entrepreneurship and innovation as a catalyst for local economies. Contemporary strategies for achieving well being by design. Creative interventions that engage with community. Ideas and knowhow that drive social enterprises to create the world we all want.
Who should attend: Social entrepreneurs and impact investors seeking new ways to start and/or support social initiatives in emerging regions; Designers, social architects and others looking for inspiration and guidance in building social movements that inspire change from the grass roots up; Analysts and consultants who want to explore new ways to develop productive projects with high social impact, particularly in the Latin American context. (Forum in both Spanish & English)
Partnering Organizations: Performing Pictures & The Euroaxacan Inititative for Transformative Cultures, SVA Design for Social Innovation, Next Plays, Con-Arte, New Ventures, Comunicacíon Lateral & Creative Industries Conference, Colibri Consulting and more to be announced.
Check out the video recap from last year!!
Sponsor Halloran Philanthropies and others TBA
Music by La China Sonidera
Tentative agenda:
November 2: Mentors Meet Entrepreneurs
November 3: Site Visits, Opening Keynote & Reception
November 4: Culture & Design As A Social Tool
November 5: Centers of Culture
Logistics and Program Fees:
Early bird registration $350 by Oct 15; Regular registration $395
Some partial and full scholarships availalable.
Access to conference, cultural events and workshops
Transportation to all events and activities
Lunches, Dinners and cocktails mentioned in the program above
Bilingual Hosts and Guides. Forum in both Spanish & English
Payment instructions and more details to follow.
Lodging is NOT included
More about Day of the Dead here.
VERY IMPORTANT:
The selected dates for this program were chosen to coincide with Oaxaca’s greatest cultural celebration. The Day of the Dead runs from October 30 to November 2nd. Therefore availability of Hotel rooms is very limited. We have blocked rooms in different hotels with different price ranges but these will go VERY fast. Family stays are also available. Please confirm your participation so we can help guide you in making reservations. Send email to cath_kumar@hotmail.com
Let us know if we can help with your planning!
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