Ventures in Development (www.venturesindev.org ) is again hosting its newly launched initiative, the Social Innovation Salon - a monthly after-work cocktail event that aims to stimulate a cross-disciplinary audience to generate innovative ideas that address particular social issues.

Date: 6/13 (this Saturday) at 2:30pm to 4:30pm

Price: No cover charge, drink specials available at the Glamour Bar post salon.

Location: The Crystal Room at M on the Bund, 7th floor, No. 5 The Bund (on the corner of Guangdong Road) 上海市黄浦区中山东一路5号

Please RSVP with Satomi at satomi@venturesindev.org

How are the Salons Run?

Each time we throw out real world social issues. Participants are encouraged to form cross-disciplinary groups and brainstorm an innovative solution within 10-15 minutes. All teams then make a quick 30 second pitch. The most innovative solutions win a prize. Salons are also held in Taiwan and Hong Kong. The idea is to encourage us to connect with people outside of our own industries and think outside the box. It’s time to think about social innovation in a fun and creative way! Our pilot salons last month in Shanghai, Taipei, and Hong Kong were a success. We brainstormed innovative solutions on how to provide long-term care for elderly homes and how to provide employment for large numbers of unskilled workers. Results? Everything from using migrant workers to recycle and create green products to unifying volunteers and elderly people with pet care.

Visit http://www.new.facebook.com/profile.php?id=508533382#/pages/Ventures-in-Development/79517264882 to see the videos and ideas from our pilot sessions.

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