Are you passionate about creating positive social and environmental change from within your organisation?
Join the conversation with leading South Australian change-makers who are working hard to help create a better world through business.
You’ll be introduced to the concept of intrapreneurship and hear examples of how employees and workers apply entrepreneurial approaches from within their organisations to address our greatest societal challenges.
We are thrilled to have Daniel Conley, (sustainability professional, entrepreneur and founder of Adelaide Global Shapers Hub), and Tim Mahlberg (intrapreneur, Doctoral Researcher & Sessional Lecturer at University of Sydney) join the discussion with Mei Ling Ho, South Australian Catalyst for the League of Intrapreneurs.
This conversation will be co-hosted by social entrepreneur and Social Change HQ founder Sarah Gun, and will also be the offical (virtual) launch of Social Change Headquarters.
about the speakers
Daniel Conley
Daniel has co-founded two start-up companies focused on commercialising innovations in Australia’s waste, energy, and agriculture sectors. Daniel has also co-founded various community-based initiatives, including the international-award winning Adelaide Sustainability Association and Adelaide's Global Shapers Hub (an initiative of the World Economic Forum), both driven to empower young people to make a positive impact.
Tim Mahlberg
Qualified as an organisational psychologist, Tim has been developing individuals and organisations through their people for over 15 years. His own intrapreneur journey led to founding Australia’s first corporate coworking community, The Village at NAB. Tim is currently completing his PhD at the University of Sydney where he explores new ways of working with purpose to drive change from the fringes of large organisations.
Mei Ling Ho
With over 20 years experience in marketing, communications and strategy she has spearheaded many initiatives & partnerships across the corporate and NFP sectors aimed at creating social impact. Mei Ling is a strong believer in the role of business in creating stronger communities and passionate about mobilising individuals to drive this change from within their organisations.
Sarah Gun
An international award-winning innovator, disruptor & thought leader, Sarah has shown how business can be a force for good. In the past 5 years, she has created over 650 job outcomes for individuals who are on their journey out of homelessness. In 2018 Sarah received the Australia Day ‘Women hold up half the sky’ Award recognising the exceptional contribution she has made to the South Australian community.
In partnership with the League of Intrapreneurs
Global Intrapreneur Week June 8 -12, 2020 is being organised by The League of Intrapreneurs, BMW Foundation, Singularity U Canada and School for Social Entrepreneurs to celebrate the innovators driving positive change from within our most influential institutions. Join this series of free, virtual events to learn how employees around the world are applying entrepreneurial approaches to turn big challenges - like those posed by the current pandemic - into tangible opportunities for more equitable and resilient economies. Global Intrapreneur Week will feature authentic conversations, practical workshops and opportunities to connect with inspiring intrapreneurs from across sectors and geographies.
You can check out the full program of events at www.intrapreneurweek.net