Social Innovation Conferences and Events
The Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation holds social impact events globally, offering insights into how the sector operates and helping our community members prepare to solve complex problems.
Upcoming Events
Innovating for Social Equity: Fintech for Inclusion
Thursday, January 23 | 5 - 7:30 p.m. | Gleacher Center - 621
Audience: Open to the public
In the U.S. and around the world, the digital revolution is unlocking enormous potential to connect low-income and underserved people with responsible financial services that build resilience and improve livelihoods. Innovations across AI, open finance, digital public infrastructure, ecommerce, satellite imaging, and more are unlocking new pathways to economic opportunity. However, these advancements also bring substantial risks that could deepen societal divides and exacerbate inequality. Join Chicago Booth’s Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation, the Center for Applied AI, and the Stigler Center for the Study of the Economy and the State for a conversation about fintech's potential for driving financial inclusion.
Virtual On Board: Finding Your "Right Fit" Board
Thursday, February 13 | 12 - 1 p.m. | Virtual
Audience: Chicago Booth alumni and students
Are you ready to make an impact through nonprofit board service? Join the Rustandy Center on Thursday, February 13 for a virtual interactive session to explore how to align your values with the right nonprofit organization.
In the session, Chicago Booth students and alumni are invited to discover how to effectively connect with nonprofit organizations, gain insights on board leadership, and use the Rustandy Center's Nonprofit Board Toolkit to create a plan of action.
Lunch and Learn with Jim Fish, '98, WM CEO and Mike Watson, '13, WM Chief Customer Officer
Wednesday, February 19 | 11:45 - 1:15 a.m. | Harper Center - Room TBA
Audience: Booth students
Join WM CEO Jim Fish, '98, Chief Customer Officer Mike Watson, '13, and Executive Director of the Rustandy Center Caroline Grossman, '03 for a lively lunch and learn discussion and ask me anything session. This event is the second of a two-part series with WM that will include engaging and fascinating conversation with students about all things recycling in a unique opportunity to speak directly with top executives from one of the world's largest recycling companies.
