About Program
What is the International Conference on Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation 2025?
The International Conference on Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation 2025 is a premier event that brings together visionaries from academia, business, government, and social enterprises to collectively address some of the world’s most pressing challenges. This conference, happening at York University in Toronto, Canada, serves as a dynamic platform for fostering collaboration, sharing knowledge, and providing practical support to social entrepreneurs and their ecosystem partners.
In 2025, ICSEI Canada will welcome 200 participants from across Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, North and Latin America to this landmark event. Alongside the main conference, we are proud to host the Social Entrepreneurship Fair, offering local social entrepreneurs a unique opportunity to showcase their projects, exchange ideas, and gain valuable feedback to further amplify their impact.
This will be one of the largest and most influential gatherings of its kind in Canada, setting a new standard for international dialogue on social entrepreneurship and innovation
Who Can Participate?
What to Expect?
By attending the International Conference on Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation at York University organized by KMC Canada Inc., you will:
Gain Inspiration from insightful presentations by leading academics, students, business leaders, government officials, and social entrepreneurs.
Build Lasting Connections with like-minded individuals and explore new avenues for creating sustainable solutions.
Receive Valuable Feedbackon your social entrepreneurship projects, helping to refine your strategies and maximize impact.
Acquire New Knowledge and Skills to elevate your initiatives, with cutting-edge ideas and strategies for driving positive change.
Explore Investment Opportunities in the North American market, particularly in Canada.
Theme
Impact-Driven Innovation: Aligning Profits with Purpose
- Business Models for Social Enterprises: Analyzing different business models that successfully combine financial sustainability with social impact.
- Scaling Impact without Compromising Purpose: Strategies for growing social enterprises while staying true to their mission and values.
- Measuring Social Value: Tools and frameworks for quantifying the social impact of business activities and communicating it effectively to stakeholders.
- Case Studies of Successful Impact-Driven Enterprises: Learning from organizations that have successfully aligned profits with purpose on a global scale.
Inclusive Entrepreneurship: Empowering Underrepresented Communities
- Access to Capital for Marginalized Entrepreneurs: Exploring innovative financing models that support underrepresented entrepreneurs in accessing necessary resources.
- Mentorship and Networking for Success: Creating strong support networks and mentorship opportunities for entrepreneurs from marginalized backgrounds.
- Overcoming Systemic Barriers: Identifying and addressing structural challenges that hinder the success of underrepresented entrepreneurs.
- Showcasing Success Stories: Highlighting the journeys of successful entrepreneurs who have overcome significant barriers and now serve as role models.
Challenges of Scaling and Measuring Social Impact
- Effective Scaling Strategies: Exploring different approaches to scaling social enterprises while maintaining the integrity of their impact.
- Metrics and Measurement Tools: Identifying key metrics and tools for accurately measuring social impact and ensuring accountability.
- Overcoming Resource Constraints: Strategies for scaling social enterprises with limited resources and ensuring long-term sustainability.
- Partnerships for Scaling Impact: The role of strategic partnerships in expanding the reach and effectiveness of social enterprises.
Migrant and Refugee Entrepreneurship: Facilitating Integration through Entrepreneurship
- Overcoming Legal and Social Barriers: Addressing the unique legal and social challenges faced by migrant and refugee entrepreneurs in new markets.
- Support Systems and Networks: Building strong ecosystems of support, including mentorship, financial assistance, and community networks for migrant entrepreneurs.
- Cultural Integration through Business: Exploring how entrepreneurship can serve as a bridge for cultural integration and social cohesion.
- Success Stories of Migrant Entrepreneurs: Showcasing successful migrant and refugee entrepreneurs who have made significant contributions to their new communities.
Bridging Continents: Connecting Asian Entrepreneurs with Canadian Communities for Mutual Growth
- Cross-Cultural Business Strategies: Developing strategies for effective cross-cultural collaboration between Asian and Canadian entrepreneurs.
- Market Expansion Opportunities: Identifying and exploring market expansion opportunities for Asian businesses in Canada and vice versa.
- Building Collaborative Networks: Creating networks and partnerships that facilitate knowledge exchange, investment, and mutual growth between Asia and Canada.
- Case Studies of Successful Partnerships: Highlighting successful collaborations that have led to significant business and social impact in both regions.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Social Enterprises: A Roadmap to 2030
- Aligning Social Enterprises with the SDGs: Strategies for integrating the SDGs into the core mission and operations of social enterprises.
- Innovative Solutions for Achieving the SDGs: Case studies of social enterprises that have developed innovative approaches to meeting specific SDG targets.
- Collaborations and Partnerships for SDG Impact: Exploring the role of multi-stakeholder collaborations in advancing the SDGs through social entrepreneurship.
- Measuring Progress towards the SDGs: Tools and frameworks for tracking and reporting progress towards achieving the SDGs in social enterprises.
Participation Styles
- Academic Presentations: Showcase your scientific research, including literature reviews, conceptual papers, case studies, and qualitative/quantitative research.
- University Initiatives Presentations: Highlight exemplary university programs supporting social entrepreneurship through teaching, research, or outreach.
- Innovation and Business Showcases: Present your entrepreneurial ventures, explore opportunities, and display innovations to a global audience of academics and entrepreneurs.
- Practitioner Presentations: Share your experiences as a social enterprise, practitioner, or government official, and engage in discussions on challenges and best practices.
- Round Table Debates: Propose and engage in debates on pressing topics in social entrepreneurship, fostering dialogue and creating new connections.
