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The Ethical Enterprise Conference 2021 - The Future is NOW
Moral Fairground is hosting its annual conference from the 6th - 7th December at Melbourne University and RMIT.
Ethical Enterprise 2021 is a 2-day hybrid conference that builds the capacity of social enterprises, ethical businesses and purpose-driven organisations to create the impact and change needed for a more sustainable future.
With inspiring international and local speakers, innovators and leaders in ethical enterprise, the conference provides a rare opportunity for attendees to build collaborative relationships, learn practical skills and share powerful information, ideas and tools.
Learn from experts on financial sustainability, building new revenue streams, change management, commercial mentality, social procurement, transformational leadership and social innovation in an interactive and engaging space.
Tickets include access to conference sessions and a selection of recorded sessions afterwards, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. Tickets to the award ceremony include dinner and drinks.
This in-person event has limited tickets in accordance with COVID guidelines. The health and safety of our attendees are paramount, and we will continue to monitor Government guidelines and remain flexible to changing conditions.
The Future is NOW. Let’s empower our collective strength and build a new way forward together!
Why Attend
The Ethical Enterprise Conference provides the perfect opportunity to keep the social enterprise and ethical business community connected, building networks and exploring collaborative opportunities.
The focus will be on The Future is NOW
delegates will hear from keynotes and presenters from around Australia and abroad,
Have access to practical workshops, from marketing, to accelerating your business ideas
Learn from experts on financial sustainability, building new revenue streams, change management, commercial mentality, social procurement, transformational leadership and social innovation in an interactive and engaging space.
Hear the journey from past Award and Early pitch winners. Be part of the Early Ethical Entrepreneur Pitch Competition and celebrate the achievement of this year’s Award winner.
You will also have access to a well-being program.
A selected number of recorded sessions.
There is no better time than now to come together to focus on both economic and social outcomes, we have to create local solutions in local communities.
Theme & Pillars:
This year the conference we will focus on two main pillars:
Climate Change and Sustainability
Society and Ethics
With sub-pillars on any of these topics:
Resilience plus Future Proofing
Indigenous Heritage and Traditional Knowledge
Future Cities and Economics
Health and Wellbeing
Monday 6th of December to Tuesday 7th of December 2021
Day 1 (6th December 2021) of the Ethical Enterprise Conference 2021 features a series of keynotes and panel discussions from innovative leaders in relative industries, international and local speakers, the focus of day one is on Climate Change and Sustainability
Day 1 will also offer a series of workshops and a series of speed dating activities with experts.
Day 2 (7th December 2021) of the Ethical Enterprise Conference 2021 features a series of keynotes and panel discussions from innovative leaders in relative industries, international and local speakers, the focus of day two is on Society and Ethics,
Day 2 offers a variety of workshops that aim to supply a more hands-on approach. Gain insights and practical tips that you can implement in your own business or industry.
Ethical Enterprise Award – Day 2 (7th December 2021) – on the evening of the 7th of December we will be celebrating the achievements of this year's Ethical Enterprise Award finalists and announcing the winner of this year's Ethical Enterprise Award and the winner of the Early Ethical Entrepreneur Pitch Competition.
Format
The Ethical Enterprise Conference 2021, the Early Pitch Competition and the Ethical Enterprise Award will be delivered as hybrid events, with in-person and online speakers and presenters.
Main sessions of the conference will be recorded and made available to conference delegates post-event.
Location
Ethical Enterprise Conference 2021
The Future Is NOW
Day 1: Monday 6th December 2021
The University of Melbourne: Melbourne Connect
700 Swanston St, Carlton VIC 3053
Melbourne Connect
The University of Melbourne, in partnership with a consortium led by Lendlease, is creating a connected innovation ecosystem: Connecting people, place and possibilities.
Powered by the University of Melbourne in partnership with a consortium led by Lendlease, Melbourne Connect which will bring together world-class researchers, government, industry, SME’s, startups, higher-degree students, artists and Science Gallery Melbourne, in a purpose-built innovation precinct right in the heart of Carlton and next to the Parkville campus and Biomedical precinct.
Drawing on the University’s expertise across emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, computer-science, cybersecurity and privacy, it will become a digital and datapowerhouse with the people, place and programs at Melbourne Connect designed to help unlock digitally driven, data-enabled and socially responsible solutions to our most pressing challenges.
Melbourne Connect is located on the former Royal Women’s Hospital site, on the corner of Swanston and Grattan Streets and boasts smart and sustainable design with a 6-star Green Star rating, a 4.5-star NABRS water rating, a 5-star NABRS energy rating and employs on-site rainwater harvesting as well as solar and geothermal energy.
Day 2: Tuesday 7th December 2021
RMIT (Melbourne CBD): Storey Hall
Building 16, 336/348 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Storey Hall
RMIT Storey Hall Building 16 - located at 336 - 342 Swanston Street the Builder was Hansen and Yuncken - Architects ARM - Ashston Raggatt McDougall. Storey Hall received National Interior Architecture award in 1996 for the refurbishment completed.
First built as the Hibernian Hall, it was remodelled as the iconic Storey Hall in 1995, when it received an ultra-modern extension, featuring geometric-shaped windows and tiles.
While the remodelling preserved the original, heritage-protected building, the extension includes references to Melbourne’s architectural past, while showing what can be done with modern design and architectural techniques and technology.
The building is now home to the RMIT Gallery and includes a large auditorium and function space. It was originally built for the Hibernian Australasian Catholic Benefit Society in 1887 – and the extensive use of green in the extension’s exterior references that Irish heritage.
The building was renamed in 1959 to honour two members of the Storey family with close links to RMIT.
Sir John Storey Senior, a pioneer of Australia’s automotive and aircraft industries, was Melbourne Technical College Vice President 1944-1945. His son, John Storey Junior, was a former Student Representative Council president.
Day 2: Tuesday 7th December 2021 (Dinner)
The State Library Victoria. The Conversation Room
328 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC
State Library of Victoria
Established in 1854 as the Melbourne Public Library, State Library Victoria is Australia's oldest public library and one of the first free public libraries in the world.
Their founders believed that access to knowledge was critical for the development of a civil and prosperous community, and created the Library as 'the people’s university' – a place of learning and discovery for all Victorians. They also charged the Library with preserving Victoria's heritage by collecting items of historical and cultural significance for future generations.
These are responsibilities that remain a critical focus today. Each year they add more than 70,000 heritage items to the Library’s rich collection and lead the sector with our ambitious digitisation programs. They also work hard to adapt and remain relevant to our Library users, as well as reach out to new audiences. As a result, Library patronage has continued to increase, with almost two million physical visits to the Library annually and over 4.3 million annual online visits.
Tickets and Packages
A range of prizes and ticket offers have been created.
In alignment with our aims to make the 2021 Ethical Enterprise Conference accessible to many as well as considering the critical circumstances that we’ve experienced this year, the ticketing cost and format of the conference have been altered this year. With this in mind, we have reduced the cost of the tickets to ensure that the important messages and work of the conference will be able to reach a range of communities. The cost of the tickets reflects the minimum investment required to deliver the conference program including catering and productions costs.
Ticket info here: https://www.moralfairground.com.au/eec21-ticketing
What happens if there is a lockdown during the days of the conference?
This year the event is planned as an in-person event, this means that ticket holders will be able to attend the conference and award dinner in person. Should there be a lockdown due to COVID-19 during the period of the conference which will not allow us to proceed with the conference/dinner over the set dates, we will postpone the conference to a later date. Tickets will not be cancelled or refunded if the conference is postponed.
Will the event go digital?
Should circumstances prevent us from postponing the conference and awards, we will move the event completely online. Any ticket holder that has purchased tickets for the in-person event, will be provided with a partial refund.
COVID-19
Moral Fairground and the conference Venues have implemented appropriate measures and safeguards regarding COVID-19, however, there exists a risk of the spread of COVID-19 in any group, social or public setting, location or event. Presence at the Ethical Enterprise Conference and the Venues where the conference is taking place including any social gathering could increase your risk of contracting COVID-19. Moral Fairground and the Venues disclaim any liability for exposure to COVID-19 and by your entry or presence at the Ethical Enterprise Conference and Venues or Property, you voluntarily assume all risks and agree you will not hold Moral Fairground or the Venues or its related parties liable for any resulting illness or injury.
COVIDSafe Event Information
The University of Melbourne and RMIT COVIDSafe event guidelines are in place for this event.
We require guests to comply at all times with Department of Health regulations as well as for instructions, procedures and advice from the University of Melbourne and Melbourne Connect and RMIT event support staff.
Attendance at this event means that you agree to:
QR Code sign in and show proof of vaccination status
If you cannot get vaccinated and have a medical certificate we ask that you provide us with the medical certificate as soon as possible so that we can discuss it with the venue
Complete a symptom self-assessment prior to leaving home
Not come to the event if you are unwell, even with very mild symptoms
Carry and wear a face mask with you when you leave home (unless you have a lawful reason not to)
Maintain an appropriate distance from others where possible during the event
Follow directions for face coverings and hygiene during the event
If you become unwell while attending the event, you will immediately notify event organisers then leave the event and follow the University of Melbourne and RMIT COVID-19 testing and notification advice including seeking medical advice and testing