B ACADEMICS GLOBAL EVENT: LATAM
Join us for our upcoming global event, shining a spotlight on the vibrant B Corp movement and academic initiatives across Latin America. This event focuses on fostering South-South collaboration, bringing together educators, students, researchers, and practitioners to discuss how academic initiatives can inspire students, influence public policy, and drive sustainable development in the region.
Key topics include:
- Inspiring the next generation: Strategies to engage and empower students in sustainability and social impact education.
- Academics and public policy: Exploring the role of educators and researchers in shaping impactful public policies.
This event will be conducted entirely in Spanish with the option for English translations, making it accessible to a wider audience and reflecting the diverse voices of the LATAM region.
Date: Thursday, December 12th
Time: 11AM-1:30PM (ARG;CHI; UY; BR) & (15-17:30 ETC Spain)
Format? Virtual
Who should attend? Faculty, Students, Staff, B Corp representatives, aspiring B corps, community members, B Lab employees and anyone interested!
Language? Spanish with English Translations
Agenda
11:00am-11:10am Introduction and Welcome
Summer Brown, B Academics President
María de Barbieri, Nodos
11:10am-12:05pm Part I. Sistema B International
Francisco Murray, Sistema B Internacional
12:05pm-12:45pm Part II. South South Collaboration
Gabriel Berger, University of San Andres – Argentina
12:45pm-1:15pm Part III. Inspiring Students
Maria Belen Barroso
1:15pm-2:00pm Part IV. Academia Impact on Policy
Questions? Contact Veronica Devenin, B Academics Chair of Global Engagement at global@bacademics.org
Planning Committee
- Veronica Devenin
- Maria Belen Barroso
