Join us for the
2025 Social Enterprise Festival
August 16, 10am - 3pm
Sydney
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Discover the power of business for good at the 2025 Social Enterprise Festival!
This is your chance to learn more about social enterprises and connect with like-minded, socially-conscious individuals. Meet the passionate people behind businesses that put people and planet first. You'll find high-quality, fair trade products and services, experience engaging activations and workshops, and support the growth of a fairer economy and society.
Australia’s biggest showcase of Social Enterprises
Festival Overview
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Schedule
58 stalls | 31 speakers | 21 workshops | 11 drop-in activities | 1 live podcast
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Social Enterprise Speakers
Hear from social enterprise leaders, experts and supporters discussing the latest innovations from businesses that are putting people and planet first, and creating cleaner, greener, fairer and kinder world.
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Activities
Join our hands-on activations throughout all three levels of the Festival, from designing your own tote bag to trying out power tools, from mobile phone repairs to mindfulness through African head scarves. There’s something for everyone.
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Social Enterprise Market
The largest market for social enterprise products and services in NSW and ACT, including artisan products, ethical goods and services, multicultural food and beverage stalls, clothes, gifts and much more.
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Workshops
More than 20 expert speakers and facilitators and engaging experiences that are designed to educate and inspire, from waste-free cooking workshops, to CPR and first aid, to how to run a financially viable social enterprise.
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Sponsors
This festival, in its third year, wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of sponsors and supporters including City of Sydney, UTS, Westpac Foundation, MTC FutureReady, Hotel Etico and Gateway Bank.
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Activities
Drop in all day. Bookings not required.
Workshops
Numbers limited. Bookings required.
Social Enterprise Market
Social Enterprise Speakers
The power of Social Enterprise
10:00am to 11:00am Opening Session, Main Auditorium
Social enterprises putting People first
11:30am to 12:30pm People Session, Main Auditorium
Social enterprises putting the Planet first
1:00pm to 2:00pm Planet Session, Main Auditorium
The Future of Social Enterprise
2:30pm to 3:00pm Closing Session, Main Auditorium
Feedback from previous Festivals
“I had a wonderful time connecting with like-minded individuals, and hearing about the incredible work social enterprises are doing around NSW. I'll definitely be back next time!!”
“This was a fantastic event. I loved how it presented a diversity of offerings and activities reflective of the wide range of social enterprises there are in Sydney and beyond. “
“Totally uplifting”
“We absolutely had a blast!”
“A fabulous, inspiring and thought provoking event and one I will go to again. Thank you.”
Grab your free ticket today
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Click here to register
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Grab your free ticket today | Click here to register |
Festival Sponsors and Supporters
This event would not be possible without the generous support of:
Major sponsor
Venue partner
Event champions
Event supporters
If you would like to become a sponsor or supporter, please reach out to us at festival@secna.org.au for more information
Full list of Social Enterprises at the 2025 Festival
