About this Event
Better ME for the Future WE
The SBC butterfly stands for the journey from ME to WE. As part of the SBC Learning Expedition 2026, we bring together our international delegates and Montréal's social impact founders for a full day of connections, honest stories, culture and celebration.
Come for one part or stay for the whole day.
PART 1 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Networking
Social Impactful Businesses: real deals or too ideal?
• Map of connections: pin where you're from, where you live and where you want to do business
• Panel with 3–4 local founders and leaders, followed by Q&A
• Social businesses around the world and in Montréal
• Ask & Offer matching: bring 1 Ask + 1 Offer (optional) and we'll help you find the right match
PART 2 | 1:00 – 2:45 PM | Glorious Failures
The best real stories, not fairy tales. Speakers share the moment it went wrong and what they learned, then the open mic is yours.
PART 3 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM | Cultural Exchange
Songs from around the world: each country group teaches or performs a song from home, then we all sing along.
PART 4 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM | Graduation (for SBC Learrning Expedition
The wrap-up session and graduation ceremony of the SBC Learning Expedition 2026, closing with a group photo in front of our finished map of connections.
Where to find us
HEC Montréal, Library, 2nd floor, Room 2.825. Look for the two SBC standees at the door.
3000 chemin de la Côte-Sainte-Catherine · Metro Université-de-Montréal (Blue Line)
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Event venue & nearby stays
HEC Montreal, 3000 Chemin de la Côte-Sainte-Catherine, Montréal, Canada
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