About this Event
Celebrate the future of Social Enterprise!
This high-energy event is the grand finale of SEA Change’s 14-module accelerator program, where a select group of social entrepreneurs from North Carolina have been working tirelessly to bring their ideas to life. Now, it’s time to take the stage and share their vision with YOU!
🎟 This event is free to attend, but your support makes an impact! Consider donating to the Crowd Favorite Award to help turn big ideas into real impact.
🌟 What to expect:
- An evening of celebration, networking, and innovation in action
- Live pitches from inspiring social entrepreneurs
- A chance to connect with local changemakers, mentors, and funders
- Find out who wins the Crowd Favorite award, in-kind awards, and cash awards!
💰 Vote for Crowd Favorite:
- Register to cast your 1 free vote for Crowd Favorite during event sign-up; make an extra donation to sweeten the prize pot for the winning venture!
- 100% of donations go directly into the hands of the one social entrepreneur who gets the most votes; all donations are tax-deductible
- Extra votes are “purchased” in the form of donations here: seachng.org/nc-crowd-favorite
- All donations directly increase the award prize pot (and your favorite participant’s chances of winning it!)
- Voting closes at 7pm on event day
Agenda
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Vendor Village + Crowd Favorite Vote
Info: Meet the changemakers! Explore innovative projects from this year’s cohort as each social enterprise hosts a dedicated table. Enjoy refreshments from local social enterprises while you mingle, learn, and connect. Be sure to cast your Crowd Favorite vote before 6pm!
🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Live Pitches
Info: Gear up for the highlight of the evening! Watch as our Spotlight Presenters take the stage to share their bold, change-making ideas. Feel the energy in the room as fellow social entrepreneurs cheer them on, and get inspired by the future of social enterprise!
🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Networking + Judge Deliberation
Info: While our Pitch Panelists deliberate, take this time to connect with fellow attendees, revisit your favorite social enterprises, or simply enjoy a short break. Who knows? Your next big collaboration could be just a conversation away!
🕑: 08:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Awards Ceremony
Info: The moment we've all been waiting for! All of the social entrepreneurs will eagerly await to see if they've secured the coveted Crowd Favorite Award and any In-Kind Awards. For the Spotlight Presenters, a chance at winning substantial cash prizes beckons!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The ReCity Network, 112 Broadway Street, Durham, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 108.55
