The world is changing and so is business. Customers, investors and employees are expecting business to do good for their communities and the planet.
It’s no longer a nice to have. It’s a must have for a competitive edge.
We know social enterprise is business at its best. They combine the head of a business with the heart of a charity – focusing on creating social and environmental impact. And organisations across Australia are partnering with them to drive positive change for a more inclusive, equitable and sustainable economy.
Convene 2025 Australia's largest social impact conference is back for the 11th year and will be held in Melbourne. Our flagship conference will bring together business professionals, social entrepreneurs, funders and policy makers.
Take the opportunity to learn the latest trends and insights, network and collaborate to drive positive change and lift your social performance.
Whether it’s creating initiatives to better support communities, improving safety and wellbeing of your employees and customers, supporting supplier diversity or helping the environment – join us as we discover more ways to find the good in business together.
Tickets on sale May 2025.
Connect and accelerate impact
Convene will bring together people from across the country, industries and professions - all focused on a single purpose - to drive positive impact for people and planet through business.
During the conference, we will explore best practice, learn from peers and industry experts while building deeper connections which each other. Walk away with practical examples and tools that you can use to accelerate impact.
End the day with post-event networking, and celebrations as we announce the 2025 National Trailblazer Award Winners for Social Procurement Partnership and Social Enterprise Pioneer awards.
The agenda and speakers for Social Traders Convene will be coming soon!
Where will Convene 2025 be held?
RACV City Club, Melbourne
Convene 2025 will take place at the RACV City Club, 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne.
RACV City Club is a stone's throw from Melbourne's retail precinct, Federation Square, theatres and major event venues. Conveniently positioned in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, the RACV City Club caters for your social, leisure and business needs.
If you are travelling to attend Convene 2025, why not stay at the RACV City Club? Upon securing your ticket to attend, you'll receive a link with a discounted events rate for your stay.
Partners
We would like to thank our Convene 2025 event partners: Westpac Group, The Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV), StartSomeGood, LendForGood, Benefolk, White Box Enterprises, Humble Brag, Millhouse Ventures, Impact Seed, Collab4Good, Australian Centre for Rural Entrepreneurship and more to come!
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