EVENTS
From Aid to Trade
Social Enterprise Needs & Opportunities Forum
May 16th - 3pm - 6pm
6295 Greenwood Plaza Blvd Suite 100
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Event Description
From Aid to Trade is a collaborative forum focused on transitioning from traditional aid models toward sustainable economic development through trade, investment, and social enterprise.
The event will convene leaders from business, academia, development organizations, and investment communities to explore how market-driven solutions and social enterprises can create long-term economic opportunity and measurable social impact.
Participants will engage in structured discussions designed to identify priority needs, investment opportunities, and collaborative projects that can move from concept to implementation.
Institutional & Academic Engagement
The forum seeks to engage perspectives and expertise from organizations and institutions that play key roles in global development, research, and innovation, including:
Who is this for:
- Social enterprise founders and entrepreneurs
- Researchers and subject matter experts
- Development practitioners and nonprofit leaders
- Strategic partners focused on economic growth and community impact
- Government leaders
- Corporate Partnerships
Register Now!
$49
Includes networking reception (Light Hordevores)
Main Topics
Discussion Sessions
Understanding Needs
Identifying priority economic and community challenges where enterprise-based solutions can have meaningful impact.
Social Enterprise Models
Exploring approaches that combine financial sustainability with measurable social outcomes.
Trade & Investment Opportunities
Examining sectors where entrepreneurship, investment, and trade relationships can unlock long-term growth.
Agriculture, Innovation & Infrastructure
Discussing how technology, research, and education can support sustainable production and economic development.
From Ideas to Implementation
Identifying pilot initiatives, partnerships, and next steps following the forum.
