The document provides an overview and summary of the Social Enterprise Summit (SES) 2021. Some key details include:
- SES 2021 was extended to 3 new districts and included both in-person and virtual events over 4 days with over 8,000 total participants.
- A variety of community events such as SE Labs, school talks, and tours engaged over 4,000 people across 9 districts. These events generated 36 social innovation ideas.
- The 4-day international symposium had over 4,000 participants, 22 sessions, and reached over 75,000 people on social media. It covered topics like co-creating an open knowledge hub and building regional alliances.
- Participant demographics
3. New Features of SES 2021
Extended to 3 New Districts
Interactive activities during
symposium and SE Labs
Participants from
Hybrid conference for Grand
Opening and thematic session to
expand audience base during the
pandemic.
(Tai Po, Wan Chai, Kowloon City)
diverse background in SE Lab
(local residents, stakeholders of the community)
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4. Output of SES 2021
8,076
4-Day Symposium: 4,013
Community Events: 4,063
Participants
Website Traffic
Social Media Reach
38,226
349,165
22
Symposium Sessions
(including pre/post
activiites)
33
Community
Activities
36
Ideas
Generaged
9
Districts
with 3 New Districts
added
94% Local Participation
with reach of 16 Countries/ regions
4,845 Active Subscription
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5. 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
30,000
20,000
10,000
0
Attendance for SES 2021
Steadily increase for the
no. of symposium participants
1,977 1,982
2,590
3,577 3,738 3,745
4,632*
4,013
*Virtual SIE fund exhibition were counted separately for 2020.
3,864 participants after deducting no. of participant for the exhibition
2,316
1,085
1,200
1,000
430
300
1,370
3,349 3,378
4,411
7,243
7,398
9,206
8,020
13,499
14,948
Total No. of Participants in SES Related Events
Total No. of Participants in the International Symposium 25,355
SES partner
events for the year
2021 will be
captured in the
middle of 2022
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6. *Wan Chai
2021 Events Schedule
July August Sep Oct Nov
Central & Western
SE Lab
Southern District
Sham Shui Po
Yuen Long
Kwun Tong
Yau Tsim Mong
*Kowloon City
*Tai Po
Carnival
Symposium
Tour
SE Lab Tour
April
SE Lab
School Talk
Tour
Tour SE Lab
SE Lab
SE Programme
SE Lab
School Talk
Tour
Tour
School Talk
School Talk
School Talk
Carnival
Tour
School Talk
Tour
Tour
School Workshop
SE Lab
SE Lab
School Talk
Bazaar
SE Programme
School Talk
School Talk
Sharing Session
SE Lab
Symposium
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7. Community Programmes
Central & Western
Shum Shui Po
Yuen Long
Kwun Tong
Yau Tsim Mong
Southern District
Wan Chai
Kowloon City
Tai Po
New Districts added for SES 2021
9 Districts
33 Community Activities
2 SE Programmes
4,063 Participants
75,628 Social Media Reach
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8. Community Programmes
36
Ideas
Generaged
Connect with Inner-Self
Connect with Community
Connect with Disadvantaged
Connect with Future Generation
ESG inclusion investment
Central & Western:
Social Entreprenurship &
career development as
elective in APL
Gap year internship
experience in different
corporations
Kowloon City:
Reflection and connection
with inner self through
completing the tasks
Kwun Tong:
Shared-kitchen, cook
ingredient packs for
grassroot
School campus and
Rooftop for community
activities
Sham Shui Po:
Teaching Sign and foreign
language in classroom
Online Apps for EMs
Southern District:
Innovative District
Tai Po:
Hisotrical ghost tour
Wan Chai:
Full-fledged physical
platform for Chinese and
Non-Chinese to interacte
Yau Tsim Wong:
Innovative
suggestions by
youngsters for a SE
about local tour
routes and promotion
channels
Yuen Long:
Elderly-
Friendly Gym
Room
Kowloon City:
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11. Community Programmes- Satisfaction
Contents
Interaction/ involvement
Inspire Innovative Thinking
Learn about SE
5
4
3
2
1
Contents
Interaction/ involvement
Learn about the Community
Learn about SE
5
4
3
2
1
SE Lab
4.0
4.1
3.5
3.8
4.1
3.9
4.5
3.9
Community
Tour
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13. Community - SE Lab
SE Lab @ Central & Western District
“Social Innovation @ Market
Exchange” introduced the concept of
Return on Inclusion
SE Lab @ Soutern District
Ethnic Minorities and Hong Kong
Multiculturalism
Changemakers Club @ Wan Chai
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14. Community - School Talk
School Talk @ Kowloon City
Design Thinking Workshop:
Turning Problems into Innovative
Ideas
School Talk @ Wan Chai
The Rhythm of Change - How Music
Can Create an Impact
School Talk @ Yuen Long
Science & Reading Drama from the
"Rolling Books"
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15. Community Tour
Community Tour @ Wan Chai
The Taste of Impact - Conscious Food
Tour in Wan Chai
VIrtual Tour @ Sham Shui Po
Living & Wellness: Building Blocks
for a Social Capital
Community Tour @ Kowloon City
Interactive and Exploratory Tour
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16. Symposium Programme
4-7 November
4 Days
22 Sessions
1 Launching Event
1 Opening cum Keynote Speech
2 Thematic Sessions
9 Breakout Sessions
1 Asia Youth Exchane Forum
1 Networking Dinner
1 NGO Engagement Luncheon
3 SI Visits
2 SI Workshops
1 Interactive Concluding Session
75 Leading Social Innovator Speakers
4,013 Participants
75,628 Social Media Reach
Track 1: Co-creating an Open Knowledge Hub for
Ecosystem Development
Track 2: Building Alliances for Regional Collective
Impact
Track 3: Briding Purpose with Actions
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19. Hong Kong
94%
US & Canada
1%
Europe
1%
By Region
Taiwan,
Other Asia Region,
Australia & NZ
2%
Mainland China
2%
Symposium- Demographic Analysis of Symposium
High % of local participation;
Oversea participation decrease due to
the pandemic
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20. 0% 10% 20% 30%
under 25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56-64
65 or above
Demographic Analysis of Symposium
Age Distribution
Symposium- Demographic Analysis of Symposium
Major target group of SES: Age 26-45
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21. Symposium- Satisfaction
Grand Opening,
Keynote Speech,
Thematic Sessions and
Public Innovation
Breakout Sessions
Concluding Session
4
3
2
1
Participants'
Interaction
Programme
Rundown
Location and
Environment
Online
Platform
Stability
3.9
3.8
4.0
3.92
4.3
4.3
3.9
4.0
4.4
3.2
4.1
Not Applicable to Conlcuding Session
Appendix B
22. ** 2020 average rating of Location and Environment replaced with
Online platform stability due to full online model
Symposium- Satisfaction Appendix B
23. Symposium - Participants Acquisition
Others
13%
SES Website
14%
SES Newsletter
14%
Newspaper & Magazine
(Print & Online)
6%
Social Media
14%
SES' Partner
Organisations/ Speakers
16%
Colleagues &
Friends
23%
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24. Symposium - Participants Feedbacks
‘Charles’s presentation is inspiring, especially the sharing on the global trend of humanity transition in nowadays society.’
‘The globally pressing need for environmental protection is vital for the survival of mankind in the future.’
‘We have to think about our roles and what can we do that can alleviate the negative impact caused by climate change and global warming.’
‘The importance of communication and the role of communicators (marketers, artists) in general.’
‘A detailed sharing by social innovators on what they do exactly in this industry.’
‘The in-depth sharing of thoughts and feelings from the speakers, which is very inspirational and encouraging.’
‘A comprehensive discussion on ESG, such as nurturing ESG talents through creativity/imagination, etc.’
‘The fact that most of the corporations are now shifting the focus to have a sustainable outcome rather than just creating financial profits.’
‘The sharing from the young social entrepreneurs provided some innovative ideas on how to come up with a solution to address the social
issue. ‘
‘Data is the future, we all need to equip a digital transformation mindset.’
‘To understand the practice of how the corporations engage their employees and customers to collaborate with or purchase from social
enterprises.’
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25. Symposium - Participants Feedbacks
‘'Decentralized approach by engaging participants more.’
‘Would really like some online links to the SEs featured and a meta-forum if possible for virtual networking/learning.’
‘Summarize all BEST PRACTICE and post online for all interest parties to recap and learn and share to expand influence.’
‘Not overlapping with Gerontech and Innovation Expo cum Summit .’
‘Better time arrangement, i.e. longer break between sessions and longer lunch break.’
‘Increase number of online session.’
‘Have English subtitles for international viewers and better interpreter services ’
‘Facilitate exchanges between participants'
'More interactivity’
’Stories on board online for more understand of different SE other than HK'
‘More promotion of the event‘
‘More days and hope for overseas conference exchange (ie Model of Asia Pacific Regional Internet governance forum)’
'Resolve technical issue beforehand'
(Suggestions for
Improvement)
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29. Symposium - Keynote Speech
Keynote Speech:
Why a Regenerative Future? presented by Mr Chales EISENSTEIN
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30. Symposium - Thematic Sessions
Thematic: Building Community Blocks
Thematic: Public Innovation- Bridging the Gaps
between the People, Private and Pulic Sectors
Track 3: Bridging Purpose with Actions
Track 1: Co-creating an Open Knowledge Hub
for Ecosystem Development
Track 2: Building Alliances for
Regional Collective Impact
Appendix B
33. Symposium - SI Visits
Urban Farming Route:
K-Farm & Farmacy
Resilience of Social Enterprises Route:
MakerBay & Act Plus Education Foundation
Social Startups Route:
Social Entrepreneurship School Education
(SEnSE)
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34. Symposium - Workshops
LEGO Serious Play: We Play, We Create Imagining the Future by Plaing 2030 SDGs Game
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