CollabConnect: Bridging Ideas + Impact

CollabConnect is an inspiring event that brings together social entrepreneurs, academics, students, and industry leaders—all united to drive collaboration and positive social change.

This unique gathering is your chance to explore impactful social enterprises, exchange innovative ideas, and spark solutions through knowledge-sharing and partnership-building.

Event highlights

  • Symposium: Dive into thought-provoking sessions, explore the latest in social impact research, and hear from industry leaders.
  • Social Enterprise Pop-Up: Discover and support diverse enterprises showcasing products and services that make a real difference.
  • Networking Session: End the day by connecting with changemakers eager to collaborate and amplify collective impact.

Whether you're a social entrepreneur, academic, student, or industry professional, CollabConnect offers a unique opportunity to learn, connect, and shape a brighter, more sustainable future. Join us in building a community of changemakers!

Who should attend

  • Social enterprises seeking visibility and collaboration opportunities
  • Academics interested in social impact research and networking
  • Students eager to learn about social enterprise and innovation
  • Industry professionals looking to connect with changemakers
  • General public with an interest in supporting socially responsible businesses

Event deatils

  • Event date & time: Friday 6th December, 10am - 8.30pm 
  • Location: The Activator, RMIT Building 98, 102 Victoria St, Carlton VIC 3053
  • Cost: Free

This event is a unique partnership between leading experts: Dr. Melissa Wheeler, Executive MBA Program Director at RMIT, whose research spans moral psychology, applied ethics, and responsible leadership; Dr. Jon Hewitt, Lecturer at RMIT’s School of Fashion and Textiles, focusing on sustainable fashion marketing and consumer behaviour; and Susanna Bevilacqua, Founder of Moral Fairground, who has dedicated her career to creating collaborative, socially conscious communities. With RMIT providing venues, academic input, and research support, and Moral Fairground managing the Social Enterprise Pop-Up and symposium, CollabConnect is positioned to create lasting impact.

The event wraps up with a Networking Session that fosters valuable connections among social enterprises and academics, sparking future collaborations.

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