Discover the agenda of social innovation events (congress, forums, fairs…) in the coming months, from June 2022 to the beginning of 2023, in the entire world. Several opportunities to bring together a range of stakeholders for dialogue, inspiration and learning.
Congress
Social Innovation Summit | Washington D.C., 7-8 June 2022
Meticulously selected audience of top social impact leaders from around the world for two exciting days filled with world-class programming, discussions, debates and unique VIP networking opportunities. Conferences, workshops, deep dives on a variety of topics, awards gala, etc.
III International Congress on Social Innovation Magallanes-Elcano | Seville, 7 and 8 September 2022
An exhibition and debate space where innovative solutions are presented, combining technology and tradition, health and wellbeing, environment and clean energy, culture and entertainment, education and learning, inclusion and empowerment, revitalisation of territories and tourism with a sustainable local impact.
Next meetings: Bilbao (29 September 2022); Vila Nova de Gaia/Sabrosa Portugal (13 October 2022) and Comodoro Rivadavia (3 and 4 November 2022).
The global humanitarian aid event | Brussels, 16-17 November 2022
It includes a conference featuring inspirational thought leaders, an exhibition that is the largest of its kind in the world, training programmes, networking opportunities and an awards programme dedicated to recognising people and innovations that truly inspire. Attendees come from UN agencies, the EU, Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, local and international NGOs, governments and the private sector.
Smart City Expo World Congress | Barcelona, 15, 16 and 17 November 2022
It brings together the leaders of the most innovative companies, governments and organisations to move cities towards a better future. By creating and nurturing an international community of innovation, driving cross-sector conversations, creating and nurturing partnerships and building a platform for knowledge sharing, we have developed an innovative model for advocating for a better urban world. Format: Lectures by international experts, Exhibitions and side events and activities.
DIHAD: Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development (19th edition) | Dubai, 13, 14 and 15 March, 2023
Relevant actors from the business and government sectors with a view to creating meaningful synergies in support of those in need. It brings together key decision-makers from NGOs, UN agencies, charities and government bodies, as well as private sector providers of relief, education and construction, to address the needs of people and countries affected by crises, disasters and natural calamities. Next theme: Energy and aid; harnessing available resources.
Forums
Europe’s leading forum on international partnerships | Brussels, 21-22 June 2022
Sharing ideas and experiences in ways that inspire new partnerships and innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. Contains a participatory programme. Types of sessions: High-level panels, debates, project presentations , interactive sessions and an open, multi-purpose area where the EDD community can meet, discuss and listen to new ideas in short 20-minute sessions held entirely on-site.
7th European Civil Protection Forum | Brussels, 28-29 June 2022
It brings together actors involved in the implementation and shaping of European civil protection policy. This includes representatives of the civil protection and disaster management communities, such as governments, local, national and regional civil protection authorities, first responders, EU institutions, the scientific community and the private sector, as well as other stakeholders wishing to contribute to this debate. Main theme: Towards faster, greener and smarter emergency management
Global Innovation Forum | London, 16 and 17 November 2022
Boost your creativity and be inspired by leading innovators, designers, creatives, entrepreneurs and dreamers, through inspiring talks, learning about new ecosystems, excursions, exhibitions, workshops and networking. Or follow the event online.
European Humanitarian Forum | First half of 2023, venue to be specified.
The European Humanitarian Forum brought together policy makers, humanitarian partners and other stakeholders to engage in a more sustained dialogue on humanitarian policy and strategy. Conferences, etc.
Conferences
International Conference on Business Management and Social Innovation (ICBMSI) | Madrid, 18 and 19 June 2022
It offers unique and rational opportunities to all attendees, researchers from different fields. Technical sessions.
International conference on digital tools in humanitarian response cooperation and exchange of good practice | Ourense (6 and 7 July 2022)
This conference will present some of the main results of the research carried out to date by the InovHumRe project, and will provide a space for discussion with leading external experts and conference participants. We will offer an analysis of tools such as photo-denunciation, co-design and other digital resources, with a special focus on good practices developed in the United States, Portugal and Spain. We will present research results in the fields of humanitarian aid and educational innovation. In addition to participating in the main sessions of the conference, registrants will be able to present their papers in five discussion sessions.
ICSESI 2022: 16. International Conference on Social Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation | Barcelona, 16-17 August 2022
It aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Social Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation. It also provides a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends and concerns, as well as practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted in the fields of Social Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation. The conference calls for contributions of abstracts, papers and e-posters addressing the themes and topics of the conference, including figures, tables and references to novel research materials.
International Social Innovation Research Conference (ISIRC) | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, 16, 17 and 18 September 2022
The world’s leading interdisciplinary research conference on social innovation. The theme for 2022 is Leading Change by Building Capacities for Social Innovation. gives you access to THIRD ANNUAL EDUCATION FOR CHANGE RESEARCH FORUM (CERF) 2022.
IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC) | Santa Clara University, USA, 8, 9, 10 and 22 September 2022
It focuses on advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. It is a forum where IEEE collaborates with developers and NGOs to identify the most pressing needs. We encourage participants from academia, for-profit and not-for-profit companies, and governmental and non-governmental organisations to attend and present research, ideas, and other considerations for creating effective humanitarian technology. We also invite participants to share case studies and lessons learned in the deployment and application of humanitarian technologies.
ICITSI 2023: 17. International Conference on Information Technologies for Social Innovation | Paris, 25-26 January 2023
It aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Information Technologies for Social Innovation. It also provides a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the latest innovations, trends and concerns, as well as practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted in the fields of Information Technologies for Social Innovation.
