SEWF Community Hubs provide a space for local social entrepreneurs, changemakers and the wider ecosystem to come together to connect, learn, share and collaborate.
Hosted by local organisations during SEWF’s hybrid event, Community Hubs connect local and global conversations. Community Hubs feature content from the SEWF global event (either livestreamed or OnDemand), while hosting their own programme of activities, including in-person networking, discussions and more.
The SEWF Community Hub model was developed in direct response to the global pandemic and the climate emergency. Unlike many events, SEWF has taken the decision to not grow in-person attendance but instead invest in developing a strong hybrid model including digital participation and Community Hubs. This model also reduces barriers to access ensuring more diverse participation and representation.
Designed by local organisations for the local ecosystem, Community Hubs can take many forms. They have included full-day conferences, networking dinners and more informal community meet-ups. The model was piloted in 2021 and 2022 and rolled out in 2023.
The SEWF Community Consultation shows that people are equally interested in networking and content. No digital platform can match the experience of connecting in-person. Community Hubs address this need by supporting local connections and strengthening the local ecosystem.
Discover more about the social enterprise ecosystem and the opportunities available.
Connect with others in your community and build networks, collaborate and support.
Exchange ideas, solutions and learn from others locally and globally.
SEWF Community Hubs are hosted during SEWF’s hybrid event. SEWF25 will be co-hosted by Impact Hub Taipei, 29-30 October 2025.
Community Hubs are hosted by organisations dedicated to convening, supporting and growing the local social enterprise ecosystem. They can be hosted by a single organisation or as a collaboration.
