Skoll World Forum
2012 Skoll World Forum on Social Entrepreneurship – 28th-30th March, Oxford, England.
Applications to attend in 2012 are now closed, however key sessions from the 2012 Skoll World Forum will be streamed live, and many others will be recorded in the form of video, audio and photography. Social reporters will also share insights from the Forum via blogs, tweets, videos and photos.
Please note that due to the high number of applications, we cannot respond to individual enquiries. Email notification of status will be sent by end of January.
Each year, 800 of the world’s most influential social entrepreneurs, key thought leaders and strategic partners gather at the University of Oxford to exchange ideas, solutions and information.
The Skoll World Forum on Social Entrepreneurship accelerates the impact of the world’s leading social entrepreneurs by uniting them with essential partners in a collaborative pursuit of learning, leverage and large scale social change. It is the premiere, global gathering within the field of social entrepreneurship and is operated jointly between The Skoll Foundation and The Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship at the Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford. Both organizations share a deep commitment to expand and support the field of social entrepreneurship while shining a spotlight on best practices and new innovations and connecting leaders to one another. The event also features a range of interactive events, leading thinkers, celebrity hosts and creative entertainment. Watch the video below to learn more about the Skoll World Forum experience.
Objectives for speakers and delegates include sharing their ideas and using their organizations to achieve large-scale social change. Attendees include leaders from social, academic, finance, corporate and policy sectors.
Past speakers have included:
- Archbishop Desmond Tutu
- Al Gore
- Jimmy Carter
- Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Community, Development and Sports, Singapore
- John Elkington, Founder & Executive Chairman, Volans
- Paul Hawken, CEO, OneSun Solar
- Deborah Holmes, Global Director, Corporate Social Responsibility, Ernst & Young LLP
- Rupert Howes, CEO, Marine Stewardship Council
- Mark Lynas, Climate Writer, Oxford University
- Ndidi Nwuneli, Director, African Alliance for Capital Expansion
- Diana Wells, President, Ashoka
Expect to be immersed in an environment of inspiration, knowledge and collaboration. Learn from the world’s most senior and celebrated entrepreneurs. Network at dinners hosted in stunning Oxford colleges. Attend skills workshops led by experts in the field. Find your future collaborators for social change!
Visit www.skollworldforum.org to catch live streaming, blogs, podcasts and more from the event.