Home | Social Traders Conference 2019 | Power of Impact One Day | Program
This bespoke program open only to our business and government members and #STcertified social enterprises. Unique opportunity to uncover a range of social procurement tools and resources.
View the detailed program below or download the program here.
Business & Government membership must be current and all fees paid. Eligibility to purchase this package is based on these terms, and Social Traders reserve the right to downgrade the package if these terms are not met.
21st August 2019
08:00 - 19:00
Abbotsford Convent, 1 St Helier Street, Abbotsford Victoria 3067
Buy Tickets| Wednesday 21st August 2019 | |
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| 8:30-9.00 | Registration |
| 9.00-9.10 | Welcome to Country |
| 9.10-9.15 | WelcomeDavid Brookes – Managing Director, Social Traders |
| 9.15-9.20 | Welcome to Victoria & Opening Remarks on the Victorian Government’s Commitment to social procurementThe Honourable Robin Scott, Assistant Treasurer, Victorian Government |
| 9.20 - 10.05 | KeynoteThe What & Why of Social Procurement – A Canadian PerspectiveIn his capacity as Managing Partner, Buy Social Canada and Director, Social Enterprise World Forum (SEWF), David LePage will discuss the development of social procurement in Canada and provide a perspective on progress in Australia. David LePage – Managing Partner, Buy Social Canada |
| 10.05-10.20 | Lightning TalkWhen to Scale, When to Consolidate?Jess Moore, CEO, Community Resources Limited |
| 10.20-10.35 | PlenaryMy Life ChangedSimon Fenech, Fruit2Work |
| 10.35-11.10 | BreakMorning Tea |
| 11.10-12.05 | Breakout: Pick a SessionYou Can’t Ask That: All the Questions You Want to Ask Social Enterprises About How They Solve Their Money ProblemsThis interactive panel examines the various hurdles social enterprises face when it comes to accessing money, whether it be for working capital, human resourcing, or investment to grow. It explores issues and solutions from a number of perspectives, and provides an opportunity to learn from an experienced panel. Luke Terry – CEO & Co-founder, White Box Enterprises ***Selling the Concept of Social Procurement to StakeholdersSocial procurement involves a significant shift in the way procurement is traditionally done. This interactive workshop will help you understand how businesses who have managed the change well. Stephanie Roache – Corporate Responsibility Manager, Australia Post *** Learning From Successes and Failures – A Case Study of John Holland and Outlook EnvironmentalLearn how social enterprise Outlook is winning work with some of the largest construction companies in Australia. Leigh Hardingham – Social Procurement & Inclusion Manager, Westgate Tunnel Project *** The Impact of Policy on PracticeAn interactive panel discussion exploring the current policy landscape, and the implications on community and business. Elisabeth Lette – Policy Team Manager – Strategic Sourcing Group, Department of Treasury & Finance |
| 12.05-12.15 | BreakMove to next session |
| 12.15-13.05 | Breakout: Pick a SessionWinning Work – the Value of Business Development Expertise in Your Social EnterpriseAll things Business Development – the who, the what and the plan. We have pulled together a panel of those in the know. Debbie Brooks – National Business Manager, IPA Diversity *** Embedding Social Procurement in Your SystemsChanging the way you buy is most effective when it is systematised. Join this interactive workshop to find out how you can embed social procurement into your systems. Dave Andrews – Procurement Lead Australia, Mircosoft *** Insights From Social Enterprise on How They Have Positioned Themselves for SuccessLearn how three social enterprises – Rebuild, Ability Works and yourtown – have evolved and the critical factors that have enabled them to take advantage of contract opportunities in this interactive panel. Gary Sinclair – Manager Bridge Project & YMCA Rebuild, YMCA Rebuild |
| 13.05-14.15 | BreakLunch |
| 14:10-15:05 | Breakout: Pick a SessionTactical Advice on Selling to the Victorian State GovernmentSuitable for: Social enterprises looking for advice on selling to state & local government . Felicity Roberts, VicRoads *** Telling the impact storyImpact – a set of numbers, stories or all of the above? Join us as five organisations tell their perspective of impact in a lightning talk style. Simon Robinson, Australia & New Zealand Corporate Citizenship Learning From Successes and Failures – A Case Study of BroadspectrumBroadspectrum is one of the largest spenders with social enterprises of any Social Traders member. This is an opportunity to hear what has worked and what hasn’t worked from a market leader. Loes Westerbeek-Veld – Community Engagement Manager, Broadspectrum |
| 15:05-15:45 | BreakAfternoon Tea |
| 15.45-16.00 | PlenaryAn Employment Success StoryTim Beasley – Head of Growth Projects, LongView |
| 16.00-16.20 | PlenaryInsights From the Social Traders Marketplace and the Future of Social ProcurementLisa Boothby, Social Traders |
| 16.20-16.40 | PlenaryFuture PotentialMatteo, Wake by Reach |
| 16.40-16.50 | Closing RemarksDavid Brookes – Managing Director, Social Traders |
| 17:00-21:00 | Social Traders Awards |
Level 1, 333 Exhibition St
Melbourne
VIC 3001
PO Box 24074
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community.
We pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging. We extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
