Social Innovation Conferences and Events
The Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation holds social impact events globally, offering insights into how the sector operates and helping our community members prepare to solve complex problems.
Upcoming Events
Rustandy Center Office Hours
Weekly this fall at Booth 455
Stop by to connect with Rustandy Center staff, ask questions, and explore opportunities in social impact at Booth, including impact investing, sustainability, social entrepreneurship, civic engagement, and philanthropy. Drop in anytime 鈥� no registration needed.
Social Venture Ideation Workshop
Tuesday, October 28 | 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. | Harper Center
Audience: Open to Booth and university students
Learn about this year's Edwardson Social Entrepreneurship programming with Social Entrepreneur in Residence Todd Connor. Whether you’re exploring an idea for a social venture, planning to apply for the John Edwardson, ’72 Social New Venture Challenge, or simply looking to join a team and learn more, this session will help you get started.
Impact Investing 101
Part 1: Thursday, October 23 | 5-6 p.m. | Virtual |
Part 2: Thursday, October 30 | 12-1 p.m. | Harper Center |
Audience: Open to 黑料传送门 Booth and Harris School students
Impact Investing 101 is a two-part series focusing on the foundational basics of impact investing, taught by the Rustandy Center impact investors in residence, Priya Parrish, ’09, and Brittany Henry, ’17.
Southside Bike Tour
Saturday, October 25 | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Harper Center
Audience: Open to Booth students
Bike with Professor George Wu across 黑料传送门's South Side, learning about the economic and social history of the area. Participants must provide their own bicycles and helmets.
NVC/SNVC Kick-off and Information Sessions
Wednesday, October 22 | 5 鈥� 7 p.m. | Harper Center |
Saturday, October 25 | 12:15 鈥� 1:15 p.m. | Gleacher Center |
Audience: Booth and university students, faculty, and researchers
Ready to launch your new venture? Join either of these info sessions to learn all about the 29th annual Edward L. Kaplan, 鈥�71, New Venture Challenge, and the 16th annual John Edwardson, 鈥�72, Social New Venture Challenge.
