Reconciling job seekers with opportunities in the construction industry

Award-winning social innovator for connecting people across cultures with the aim of building peaceful societies.

Policy analyst and legal advisor working at a leading policy centre in Latvia - Centre for public policy PROVIDUS

Specialised in strategic management, advocacy and effective communication, she has been fighting for the social and labour inclusion of people in vulnerable situations, as well as for gender equality and the achievement of the 2030 Agenda

Accelerating impact by focusing on building partnerships with other networks and relevant actors, sharing learning and good practices, breaking silos, and facilitating the creation and the exchange of knowledge.

Passionate about bringing concrete solutions for a more inclusive and sustainable world, and specifically for the benefice of forest preservation and restoration.

Budapest-based mental and physical health social enterprise that aims to use yoga as a tool to build resilience and community amongst vulnerable group

On a mission to change the lives of 100 million Europeans to improve their financial health and support a greener life.

A social enterprise that connects people with jobs and education to provide equal opportunities for all. Her focus is on empowering women, youth, and marginalized job seekers to turn their skills into meaningful careers.

Partner and consultant at Water, Environment and Business for Development (WE&B) as an expert in the field of socio-environmental studies. By way of a cross-disciplinary focus, WE&B integrates social and business systems to solve complex environmental problems.

Providing mentorship, jury, board and advisory functions in various social entrepreneurship and social innovation-related programs and networks

Company Builder for Impact that builds social businesses for disadvantaged women

Camille created Manita to make football accessible to every women, regardless of their age, their culture, and their level of play.

Industrial Designer and Photographer, Carmen founded Rambler in 2007 after portraying lots of young people living on the streets in cities such as London, São Paulo, and Amsterdam.

She is an Italian lawyer specialized in human rights

Recycling sector for optics and eyewear in addition to raising awareness of ecology for everyone.

Achieved several significant political and legislative victories on issues such as gender equality at work, climate transition, social impact, and support for tech for good.

The first community app for positive support towards sustainability

A non-governmental organization for the development, that empowers entrepreneurs in communities of São Tomé and Príncipe, East Timor and Azores (Portugal), seeking to make a world where ideas and work have a fair return.

Special education teacher, University professor and researcher since

She is the co-founder and CEO of Black Light Social Enterprise and secretary of the Board at the NGO ‘Reading to the Others'.

Sociologist contributing to social cohesion in the city of Braga.

Working with vulnerable people to improve their access to the workforce.

Multi-award-winning textile designer who has grown her business, Adirelounge transforming agricultural waste to sustainable products while also empowering artisans and farmers in underserved communities.

Circular wine distribution company to address the biggest problem plaguing the wine industry – single-use glass bottles.

An educational platform about international migrations and socioeconomic inclusion for youth in France.

The first social entrepreneurship accelerator in the Baltic States

Dora is co-founder and CEO of imagi, an ed-tech company helping build the tech workforce of the future through an inclusive and creative approach to learning to code.

Works to give a voice to the sustainable and social business

An advocate of equal opportunities for people’s well-being and passionate about Social Entrepreneurship, she founded 55+ to recognize the value of those who have a lifetime of experience to offer to their community.

On a mission to protect the planet against the devastating environmental impact of disposable diapers.

Helps good brands grow big and big brands do more good.

The first black Brazilian to found a Startup of social impact - IDE Social Hub, which aims to promote Inclusion, Diversity and Equity in the tech & digital areas

Serial social entrepreneur

Digital platform that enables HR to distribute concrete evolutionary experiences to the whole workforce

Trains and facilitates the recruitment of exiled people in Lyon, Grenoble, Annecy and Paris in France.

A changemaker involved in multiple not-for-profit initiatives

Güler is one of the co-founders of “Needs Map” which is an online platform where people in need meet the people who want to support and make a difference in their neighborhood.

A web and mobile smart matching application that allows creators to target the right team of talents, and artists & technicians to receive job offers and collaborations that match their profile in a targeted way.

Visionary Entrepreneur, Speaker, EQ Development Professional

Helping entrepreneurs find more collaborative opportunities and develop business in Latvia and beyond

Swedish chapter of the Indian education-oriented NGO Pratham Education Foundation

Key opinion leader and Social entrepreneur in employment, gender equality, diversity and inclusion.

Passionate about empowering individuals of all backgrounds to create innovative and impactful enterprises.

Using broadcasting as a service for public interest and as a strong tool to rewrite a collective narrative for human and societal improvement, with a main area of focus around youth and women.

CEO and co-founder of Konexio, a social startup that promotes the socio-economic inclusion of vulnerable populations, including refugees and the young and unemployed, by offering quality training in digital skills.

Creator and supporter of incubation programs for the development of social and community-based services.

On a mission to fight misinformation and break filter bubbles in the news

Committed to improving educational opportunities and reducing inequalities through her work

Passionate about finding routes to market for marginalised producers and supporting poverty reduction through employment and trade.

Fully qualified lawyer taking care of legal issues at NewStarters and supporting the General Manager in his decision-making process.

On a mission to equalize access to entrepreneurship globally and make the ecosystems more inclusive and diverse

Building bridges between designers, brands and international artisan workshops through traditional crafts and contemporary design. With transparent and direct collaborations, she and her team develop a distinctive and respectful collection of interior items such as rugs, blankets and cushions.

Her research focuses on Social Entrepreneurship, Corporate Social Responsibility, Cross-sector Social Partnerships, and Management of Nonprofit Organizations.

A system changer and challenger, with diverse experience (previously working in government,NGOs, and private sector). I have been active in social impact, sustainable development and social innovation for over a decade

Achieving incredible results in the development of kids with special needs and helping them achieve their maximum potential.

Developing application-based and sustainable solutions for the detection, removal, and reuse of microplastics and micropollutants from waters

An ambitious and growing social enterprise targeting inequality in education around the globe.

An experienced impact-driven leader in the field of Social Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship

She helps drive capital towards impact in 70 countries, advising governments, financial institutions, and others on how to accelerate capital flows to benefit people and planet.

Striving towards a better ecosystem for social enterprises by engaging stakeholders such as funders, corporates and governments.

Facilitates the transformation of companies into purpose-driven organisations through workshops, programs and leadership coaching

Attentive and committed citizen, Social Entrepreneur

Lise founded Walk With Path in 2014, based on her developments during Innovation Design Engineering, and her personal experience with Parkinson’s suffered by her father. She In charge of business development, strategy and partnerships.

Recognised expert in the social enterprise sector, with extensive strategy, project delivery and social enterprise mapping skills

Working in different projects connected to innovation both for private and public organisations

Her mission is to involve people in detention to rebuild new identities and awareness, in the fields of social inclusion and environmental impact. Not only in prison but also "inside-out".

A UK community-based network for females working across the broad spectrum of industries aligned to housing in the UK.

Promoting the Art of young women artists in the form of exceptional quality and aesthetic silk scarves, targeted to niche markets of buyers and collectors worldwide.

Co-founder of sister*hood vienna, an interior design brand with a social impact mission. Together with her sister Veronika, she connects female artisans from low-income countries with a global community of design lovers.

Working to give people who have been to prison access to valuable work experience and the labour market.

Founder of “Pony Club do Porto” project, whose mission is to work with children with special educational needs using horse-assisted therapy.

Helping children and young people in São Tomé Island and training university students in volunteering

Designs and implements investment readiness programs that find, train and support entrepreneurs solving problems in the region.

Social Worker by profession and Social Entrepreneur at heart. Nancy Martins has worked for over 15 years as Technical Director of several Social Institutions. Mentor of social projects by IES - Institute of Social Entrepreneurship SBS and social innovation consultant.

On a mission with Enactus to inspire and educate young changemakers around the world to solve world’s biggest challenges. In 2019 she voluntarily co-founded the non-profit Mom Buddy Movement, connecting mums across all corners of society.

IMS explores new solutions and concretely tests sustainable alternatives, through working groups and pilot projects with positive impacts.

Natalia is a Social Entrepreneur, Intercultural Facilitator and Communications Strategist who partners with public, private and non-profit sectors to create safe spaces for people of diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds to meaningfully connect.

Passionate about new leadership styles and innovative impact models.

Helping women find the courage and inspiration to make a change if the current limitations in their lives and careers no longer serve them

Working to improve children’s social-emotional learning through play

Thought leader at the World Economic Forum where she works directly with Fortune 500 companies and social change leaders to achieve systemic change across social & environmental challenges.

Actively involved in education and the transformation of education in Slovakia by supporting, educating, and empowering girls from 8 years old until adult women into the technology sector.

Skilled social economy expert, working in the field since 2017 and an advocate for community involvement and growth

Working to give disadvantaged children and young people the opportunity to discover their strengths and realize their potential, through extracurricular education.

Social worker with expertise in the coordination and implementation of training strategies in private and NGO field

With 20+ years of industry experience, Simona is a visionary in the field of life-centered design and ESG, and is an expert in creating meaningful experiences that bring together the best of technology and human-centered design.

Bringing about fundamental change for women founders across the island of Ireland and beyond.

Slobodanka Pavlović is President of the Association of Women Rose, Founder of the Social enterprise Radanska ruža Lebane Serbia, a woman who during her 12 years of work gathered a large number of women from marginal groups, especially those experiencing domestic violence. She has been empowering and resocializing over 80 women from the municipality of Lebane providing them not only with economic opportunities but also supporting them in all other areas of their life.

An independent ed-tech pioneer in the space where social sustainability meets measurability

Impact investor focused on emerging markets and oversees the entire investment process across Brazil, Colombia, India, Kenya, and Uganda and manages 50+ social businesses in active portfolios

Specializing in capacity building and developing social innovative initiatives using volunteering as a tool for inclusion.

Passionate change agent, facilitator, social entrepreneur and Ashoka Fellow with a longstanding career both in the non-profit and for-profit sectors, including start-ups, SMEs and multinationals

Provide training sessions for women from disadvantaged areas in France, to become professionals in programming, cybersecurity and cloud computing.

Social entrepreneur and patient advocate focused on ownership, empowerment and health awareness.

Renowned academic, researcher, and entrepreneur known for her contributions in the field of early childhood education.

25+ year veteran in the technology sector with extensive international experience. A leader in the Blockchain and Crypto industry, she is a firm believer in technology as an economic and social game changer with global impact.

Focuses on projects that combine state-of-the-art technology with social impact.

Supporting companies in employing refugees since 2016.

An environmentally conscious economist, a gastro professional, a chef, a foodie, who wants to make our world a better place.