May 8 - Join the official launch-event of Steward-Owned | BX
The 8th of May, Belgian changemakers will gather at La Tricoterie to explore, deepen, and celebrate the rise of steward-ownership.
Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, academic, or simply curious, this event is for you. We bring together the community and inspiring speakers around the theme of "Steward-Ownership."
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Program (ENG)
(limited spots available)
13:45 – Welcome
14:15 – Start of the program (with break)
Myth-busting Steward-Ownership
The journey of NURI, a Belgian pioneer
Perspective on this global movement: from 19th-century firms to the impact economy
The conscious choice for SO at scale-up WILDPLASTIC (international lighthouse case)
A panel discussion on SOAF - steward-owned-aligned-finance
How bright is the future of this concept?
With speakers including Achim Hensen (Purpose Economy, Germany), Astrid Leyssens (WeAreImpactCollective), Peter Depauw (Steward-Owned), Lisette Schuitemaker (The Netherlands), Lynn Geerinck (Nuri), Christian Sigmund (CEO Wildplastic, Germany).
Together, we will explore how businesses can become prototypes for the world we want to live in.
17:00 – Conversations & Matchmaking
This event is a great opportunity to deepen your knowledge of steward-ownership and further develop it with other stakeholders.
After the talks, we’ll make the most of our network by exchanging experiences and expertise. You’ll have the chance to engage in three curated 10-minute conversations with people who can help tackle your challenges.
Want to be sure of the right match? Using the Conversation Starter app, you can pre-select attendees you'd like to meet or let our matchmaking skills surprise you. The app also features experts in finance, entrepreneurship, and legal matters, in addition to other participants. Don’t miss the chance to connect with the right people!
17:00 – 19:00 – Networking Drink
Raise a glass with us! On this day, we celebrate the launch of the new non-profit Steward-Owned: a guiding organization for anyone looking to explore steward-ownership and embed its two core principles—self-governance and profit serving mission—into their DNA.
As a field-builder, we make this new form of ownership accessible to all. Through research and knowledge-sharing, we lower barriers and strengthen the ecosystem.
(This event is free but limited spots available)
See you on May 8!
This event comes about with the support of ambassador partners such as The Shift, Be-Impact, Sociale InnovatieFabriek, Impact Advocaten, We Are Impact Collective, Trividend, Omvorm, Long Term Society, Mace-legal, Aurion, Purpose Economy, Ashoka Belgium, S&L Strategies and Leaders, B-Lab Benelux.