2nd Day of the Conference on Social Entrepreneurship & Social Innovation – Successful Completion

Successful Completion of the International Conference on Social Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation – May 7 & 8, 2025
Conference & Cultural Center of the University of Patras

The two-day conference of the OBCD project served as a hub of knowledge, dialogue, and collaboration around the themes of social economy and social entrepreneurship.

With rich content, participation from diverse stakeholders, engaging keynote speeches, and hands-on workshops, the conference highlighted both the challenges and the opportunities for developing new tools and ecosystems in the field of social innovation.

On the second day, five thematic workshops were held:

• Exploring New Opportunities for Developing Social Entrepreneurship Ecosystems: The OBCD Open Digital Platform
• The OBCD E-Learning Platform and the Role of Open Education in Developing Social Enterprises
• Presentation and User Guidelines of the OBCD Social Impact Assessment Tool
• Lessons from the History of the Cooperative Movement
• From Idea to Readiness: Business Canvas & Social Value

We sincerely thank everyone who participated, contributed with their knowledge and experience, as well as the volunteers for their invaluable support throughout the conference.

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