From Handouts to Handshakes

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

This ground breaking multi agency central London day conference is hosted by Transformational Enterprise Network; Angello; Christian Aid Salt Network; Openwell and Transformational SME. 

The five partners are all organisations supporting enterprise solutions to poverty. Our aim is to inspire, equip and connect Christians with a business background (entrepreneurs, investors, advisors) so that they are better able to use their skills, experience and networks to alleviate poverty. 

The event will take place on 14 June in the main hall at 10 Union St, London SE1 1SZ (near London Bridge). There is an engaging and interactive programme with some remarkable speakers.

Timing is 9.45 for registration and coffee, with a 10.15 start and closing at 3.45pm. 

HEAR FROM LEADING VOICES: OUTLINE OF THE DAY

10:15 WELCOME - The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby (by video)

10:25 KEY NOTE - Dr Kim Tan: international impact entrepreneur and investor, author of  Social Impact Investing: New Agenda in Fighting Poverty; founder of the Kuzuko Game Reserve and lodge; the Agape prison call centre in Changi Prison, Singapore; the 5200 hectare Spekboom Reforestation and many other initiatives.

10:45 STORIES  FROM ENTREPRENEURS AROUND THE WORLD

1. Digital social enterprise in Uganda: Emmanuel Trinity,  era92 Group
2. Eco cattle rearing, Mongolia: Pat Amboule, XR
3. Micro loans in Malawi: Tamanda Liyao, Christian Aid
4. Creating city centre charitable space in the UK: Patrick McDonald, Openwell
5. Creating 250,000 micro businesses in Kenya: Kennedy Ojunju, Grace Development Foundation

11:30 BREAK AND NETWORKING

12:00 HACKATHON - Facilitated by Samuel Williams, Private Sector Development Lead, Christian Aid 

13:00 LUNCH AND NETWORKING

2:00 INTERVIEW - Jo Plummer: on Business as Mission, Interviewed by  Jeremy Matheson, Transformational SME

2:15 INTERVIEW - Ezechiel Hatungimana: a serial entrepreneur with a big vision for Burundi, interviewed by Jerry Marshall, Transformational Enterprise Network

2:30 STORIES OF PERSONAL ENGAGEMENT: Panel, introduced by Patrick Watt, CEO, Christian Aid

3:00 RESPONSE, REFRESHMENTS, PLENARY Led by Paul Lindsay, Angello

3:40 CLOSING Q&A and ACTIONS Led by Jeremy Matheson, Transformational SME and Alex Lloyd Davies, Openwell

3:45 CLOSE

WHY ATTEND?

If you are involved in business and want to better understand how enterprise can be used in the fight against poverty, while building dignity and without creating dependency, then this is for you. Consider whether God is calling you to use (or further use) your skills and experience to join the adventure of business solutions to poverty, whether in the UK, Africa or Asia.

It is also relevant to church leaders and experienced NGO practitioners. 

COST

The cost is £120 + £3 booking fee, including a hot fork buffet lunch and all refreshments.

Please join us for an inspiring and action oriented day and invite your friends and colleagues. 

SPONSOR

We are grateful for the support of our event sponsor. Bates Wells is a truly purpose-driven law firm and the first in the UK to become a B Corp. Do look at their website to understand the ways in which they support individuals, organisations and businesses in the impact economy and beyond.

The event is organised by Transformational Enterprise Network on behalf of the five host organisations. The host organisations will not pass on your details to other organisations for marketing purposes. The email address we collect at registration will be used to provide information related to this event only.