The mission of the Tokyo Professional Chapter, an affiliate of Net Impact, is to improve the world by growing and strengthening a network of local and international professionals in the Tokyo region who use the power of business to make a positive net social, environmental and economic impact.
In order to address the broad and varied challenges of a rapidly changing world, HEC Paris is teaming up with Net Impact this spring for its sixth annual social business conference, « Our Decision Today, Our Impact Tomorrow. »
This exciting two-day event, which just precedes MBAT, brings together conscious academics, passionate students and responsible professionals to discuss and collaborate on ideas, projects and initiatives that are suitable for the social and environmental challenges of our generation. This year, we have adopted a triple focus on Resource Cultivation, the Power of Consumers and Poverty Reduction. However closely linked, these topics have widespread implications for possible business practices and offer a worthy platform for discussion, debate and exchange.
From keynote speeches and panel debates to roundtable discussions and case competitions, this conference will challenge students to engage with experts and peers and think deeply about the role of business in today’s world. At the same time, by creating an environment of consciousness responsibility, the conference attracts businesses and students who share your concerns and priorities and thus provides lasting network opportunities. In order to learn more, you can consult the attached brochure or visit our website, www.socialbusinessconference.org, for the most up-to-date information. There is a discount for early registration.
“Our Decision Today, Our Impact Tomorrow” is organized in partnership with the HEC Chair in Social Business, which is co-chaired by Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Dr. Muhammad Yunus and High Commissioner for Active Solidarities against Poverty, Martin Hirsch.
We look forward to sharing this unique and inspiring experience with you and of welcoming to you to our Paris Campus this spring. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me directly.
All Best,
Britta Redwood HEC Paris 6th Social Business Conference Communications Liaison
Hope you are enjoying the spring weather (though somehow it seems colder than it was in January…). After the cherry blossoms are gone, right around the corner is Earth Day on April 22. For ideas on how to get involved in Tokyo , check out some of the activities at the links below.
Net Impact Tokyo does not support or sponsor either of these links, but simply offer them as suggestions to get you started:
With this edition of the April newsletter, we would like to introduce another newsletter that social entrepreneurs may find of interest. The Social Company blog [ソシアレ], features newsletter and content about “the new social entrepreneurial style of working”:
『社会起業家的な新しい働き方のスタイル』. In this blog, the author “Ichi” delivers a social entrepreneur’s slice of information on topics, trends, news, and conferences, primarily from overseas. You can sign up to receive this weekly newsletter, or check out the blogs on a period basis. ソシアレis a great source of news, ideas, and inspiration. The blog is in Japanese only, but has a lot of English-language content due to the material covered. Check out the links below:
1) Friday March 6: Net Impact Portland State University Chapter
networking: Thanks to those of you who came out to meet up with members of Portland State University ’s MBA program during their trip out to Asia .
Upcoming events:
1) Tuesday April 14: Monthly chapter leader’s meeting: Net Impact members are welcome to attend the Net Impact Tokyo chapter leader meetings. The next one will be held on Tuesday, April 14 at 8pm . Those interested in attending should contact Tokyo@netimpact.org <mailto:Tokyo@netimpact.org> for more information.
2) Educational/networking event: learn about sustainable/organic wine production and taste the results! We are in process of putting together a fun and informative short program and networking session on sustainable vintnery—stay tuned for dates and information.
That’s all for this month…stay tuned for more news and happenings after Golden Week.