The Social Enterprise Conference (SECON) offers a variety of programming tracks designed to provide attendees with tailored experiences based on their interests and professional goals. Each track explores key themes in social entrepreneurship, from impact investing and nonprofit leadership to innovative business models and policy-driven solutions. Whether you’re a student, founder, investor, or changemaker, these tracks will help you engage with expert speakers, participate in interactive workshops, and connect with like-minded peers. Dive into the topics that matter most to you and maximize your SECON experience!
Track 1: Climate & Sustainability: Food & Agriculture
The Climate & Sustainability track will examine the dual role of global agricultural systems as both a driver of climate change and a catalyst for innovative solutions. Agriculture and food supply chains are among the largest contributors to carbon emissions, yet they also hold untapped potential to reduce environmental harm while ensuring equitable food access for a growing population. This track will explore cutting-edge climate adaptation strategies, circular economy models, and policies that align decarbonization with food security. Through panel discussions and workshops, attendees will engage with practitioners, investors, and policymakers to identify scalable solutions that reconcile planetary health with human well-being.
Track 2: Tech & AI for Social Good
The Tech & AI for Social Good track will delve into how artificial intelligence can be responsibly harnessed to address societal challenges. While AI offers transformative potential—from optimizing disaster response to democratizing education—it also raises critical ethical questions around bias, transparency, and workforce displacement. This track will feature technologists, policy experts, and social entrepreneurs debating frameworks for equitable AI deployment, mitigating risks, and ensuring inclusive benefits. Through interactive panel sessions and workshops, attendees will explore how to balance innovation with accountability and use AI as a force for global good.
Track 3: Future of Education & Work
The Future of Education & Work track will address the urgent need to reinvent learning ecosystems in response to AI-driven disruptions. As automation reshapes industries, education providers must prioritize agility, inclusivity, and lifelong skill-building to bridge widening talent gaps. This track will spotlight partnerships between employers, edtech innovators, and policymakers to design adaptive curricula, micro-credentialing systems, and AI-powered learning tools. Through panels and collaborative workshops, attendees will uncover strategies to empower workers in transitioning economies and build resilient pathways for the jobs of tomorrow.
Track 4: Healthcare Innovation
The Healthcare Innovation track will tackle systemic barriers to equitable care delivery in underserved communities. Despite advances in medical technology, disparities persist due to fragmented systems, underfunded infrastructure, and geopolitical instability. This track will convene healthcare leaders, policymakers, and grassroots organizations to debate scalable models—from telemedicine in rural areas to AI-driven diagnostics in conflict zones. A hands-on workshop led by the Harvard Global Health Institute will challenge participants to design crisis-responsive solutions. Attendees will leave equipped with frameworks to drive cross-sector collaboration and amplify access to quality care globally.