A formal gathering fostering innovation and collaboration among European social entrepreneurs and innovators. Dear social entrepreneurs and innovators, We hope this message finds you inspired and thriving in your innovative endeavors! We are delighted to invite you to the "European Social Innovation Forum" on March 11, 2025, in Brussels.
Navigating the Policy Maze: Identifying Gaps and Opportunities in Social Entrepreneurship Registration Type: Physical, Rome Location: Industrie Fluviali Via del Porto Fluviale, 35, 00154 Rome, Italy. Date and Time: 21 February 2025 (Day 2) Target Audience: The target audience for the focus group will be stakeholders, policymakers and legislators. Aim of the focus group: The […]
Why Attend? This workshop will provide: ✅ Insights into market entry strategies tailored for social enterprises ✅ Practical tools for developing a market entry plan ✅ Expert guidance on crafting persuasive investment pitches ✅ Hands-on exercises and real-world case studies ✅ A unique matchmaking opportunity to connect with potential investors, partners, and like-minded entrepreneurs Meet the Trainer: Carmelo Pollichino Carmelo is an expert trainer in […]
Head of Unit, ‘Proximity, Social Economy and Creative Industries’, at the European Commission.
An EU official since 2002, she has held different positions at services and Cabinet-level at the European Commission and the Council of the EU, relating to tourism and textiles, culture and media policy, creative industries, and external relations. Before joining the EU civil service, Anna worked as Adviser to two Ministers of Culture in Greece and as Director of Programme Planning for the Athens 2004 Cultural Olympiad. In parallel, she lectured on History of Art and Cultural Management. Anna studied Archaeology (University of Thessaloniki), specialised in History of Art, where she holds an M.A. (George Washington University) and a Ph.D (Courtauld Institute of Art), and is the author of publications on History of Art and cultural policy.
