Better Impacts for a Better Tomorrow – The Switchers Talks 2024

This year, we’re hosting our annual Webinar “The Switchers Talks” as a hybrid side event at the Arab SMEs Summit in Doha, Qatar. The theme for this year’s event is “Better Impacts for a Better Tomorrow.” 

Register here: https://shorturl.at/mVmwR

Date: 20 November 2024 

Time: 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM (CET+3) 

Supported by the Barcelona Convention and MedWaves, UNEP/MAP’s Regional Activity Centre for SCP, The Switchers Talks 2024, will showcase key impacts of the Switchers Support Programme. This year’s theme focuses on assessing the environmental and social impacts of sustainable micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the Mediterranean. 

At Switchers Talks 2024, you’ll gain insights into how MSMEs are distinguishing themselves by demonstrating triple impacts (environmental, social, economic) to stakeholders and learn about the tools and methodologies supporting this process. 

Event Objectives 

• Showcase diverse, innovative sustainable business models within the Switchers Community. 
• Analyze the importance of triple impact assessment for MSMEs. 
• Present practical tools for evaluating MSMEs’ ecological and social contributions. 
• Introduce the new team of marketing experts that will support the Switchers accessing new markets and boosting their sales.
• Provide a networking platform to exchange best practices and strengthen community collaboration. 

Why to attend?

Designed for MSMEs with a sustainability focus and Business Support Organizations, this event will foster connections and share strategies for driving positive environmental and social impacts in the Mediterranean region. 

• MSMEs: Elevate Your Sustainable Business: learn how to assess your environmental and social impact. Gain valuable tools and frameworks to strengthen your business and connect with a supportive network of green entrepreneurs.
• Business Support Organizations: Empower Sustainable Practices: Are you a public or private organization promoting sustainability? Participate in the online Switchers Talks 2024 to learn best practices in impact assessment and network with like-minded professionals.

Check out the event’s concept note and agenda here.

Save the date and join us at the Switchers Talks 2024 to expand your impact as a Switcher! 

Register and connect to the webinar via this link: https://shorturl.at/mVmwR

Thanks to their outstanding innovations the event will feature inspiring Switchers from various activity sectors, including Rai Tech, Rodopis, Qutoof, Safe and Clean for environmental services, Fabric Aid, ReFuse, Mofilet, Jafife, AlgueValor, Dom-Energies Renouvelables, Hindar, Aisha Design, Vermi Compost, Chitelix, NETAALEM (J’apprends), Linen Color, Algaepool, Innov’algue, Agro Cedrus, and NextAV. Discover innovative sustainable business models, learn practical tools for assessing environmental and social impact, and connect with like-minded professionals. Stay tuned for more details and registration information.