Shining at SHINE (hopefully)

I can't remember how this event came up on my radar, but I've got a social enterprise project in the works so I thought that the SHINE Unconference was worth checking out:

600 social entrepreneurs
3 days
39 sessions (and counting)
1 warehouse on London’s Southbank
and me!

"Welcome to SHINE, an event dedicated to connecting, informing and inspiring hundreds of Social Entrepreneurs.

This event is created by social entrepreneurs for social entrepreneurs, whether you’re just starting out or more established.

Long presentations, boring speeches and being trapped in closed rooms are out. Peer-to-peer exchanges, info-snacking and flexible sessions are in.

The content is contributed by participants, and there is no compulsory programme. Make your own event."

That last sentence caught my eye, so I thought why not give it a try and submitted my own event. I found out today that I have a spot, which is great and I hope the session is useful both for the people who turn up (if anyone does) and the project.

I notice my spot is in a venue called "The Cubby Hole" - it could get quite cosy.

The image of the pin on the chair is actually quite appropriate for the position I'm in. At the moment, the project is merely at the ideas stage, so I hope this unconference will give it a bit of a kick start in the right direction.

There seems to be lots of great people going with some great ideas. Most importantly, and that's why I think the event will be a great success, is that they all want to help change the world for the better!

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