Acknowledging the evolving attitude among entrepreneurs and investors – from looking beyond profits to addressing global challenges, International Institute of CSR in association with The Impact Club provides a platform for all the conscious citizens out there to collaborate and “Create the Sustainable Future”.

Event Objectives: 

• Platform for networking between impact entrepreneurs and investors
• Foster discussions on global issues which can be addressed through social entrepreneurship

Who is it for

Impact entrepreneurs, Impact investors, CSR and Sustainability Heads, Social Innovators, Changemakers, Social impact enthusiasts and entrepreneurs.

Date: Friday, 18th January 2019

Time: 4 PM – 6:30 PM

 Venue: 750 CEPSR (Schapiro Center for Engineering and Physical Science Research), Columbia University, New York, New York 10027

Agenda:

4:00 PM to 4:10 PM– Introduction to The Impact Club 

4:10 PM to 4:20 PM – Inaugural address by Dr. Yashpal Arya

Topic: UN Sustainable Development Goal #4 – Education – How impact entrepreneurs and students can contribute towards achieving this goal in emerging countries

4:20 PM to 4:45 PM – Guests’ introduction and presentation + elevator pitch from entrepreneurs

4:45 PM to 5:30 PM – Fireside chat – How CSR initiatives and impact entrepreneurship can promote sustainability?

Panel Members:

–              Ms. Patsy Doer – Thomson Reuters

–              Dr. Nirmal Mattoo – Vidyabharti Educational Trust

–              Mr. Satish Jha – OLPC – I

5:30 PM to 5:45 PM – Closing remarks from IICSR and brief on Sustainability Dialogues – Washington D.C

5:45 PM to 6:30 PM – Networking and refreshments

RSVP: vigneswari.muthukumaresan@the-impact-club.org, rajesh@iicsr282789789.wpcomstaging.com