Bilbao, June 28th

Sala BBK . Gran vía, 19-21

Sponsors:

Social innovation, creating value with and for people

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PRESENTATION OF EUROPEAN

GUIDE TO SOCIAL INNOVATION

Due to the current economic crisis, public resources are increasingly scarce. In this context, social innovation could be the basis to build an economic and social model that combines cohesion and competitiveness. Although there is no definitive consensus about the term “social innovation”, we define social innovations as those that are social in the “what” (ends) and in the “how” (means). They are designed to seek for effective res-ponses to social needs in a more participatory and open manner. Therefore, social innova-tion can take place at public level (transpa-rency and good governance, participation and cooperation in the design of public policies, across sectors…), as well as at a sustainable benefit approach business level (in terms of social and environmental sustainability).

Social innovation might be the answer Europe is looking for to support a smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. This is well explained in the “European Guide to Social Innovation” that will be presented along this conference.

During the event, we will also have the opportu-nity to learn how other European regions have included social innovation in their smart spe-cialization strategies (S3).

In addition to this, several social innovation good practices will be presented together with a Basque cooperation platform to connect re-gional social innovation with European networks.

At the end of the session, the regional index of social innovation (Resindex) will be presented: this is a pioneer pilot project in Europe promo-ted by Innobasque in collaboration with Sinner-giak that measures and assesses the state of social innovation.

Social innovation might be the answer Europe is looking for to support a smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. This is well explained in the “European Guide to Social Innovation” that will be presented along this conference.

During the event, we will also have the opportu-nity to learn how other European regions have included social innovation in their smart spe-cialization strategies (S3).

In addition to this, several social innovation good practices will be presented together with a Basque cooperation platform to connect re-gional social innovation with European networks.

At the end of the session, the regional index of social innovation (Resindex) will be presented: this is a pioneer pilot project in Europe promo-ted by Innobasque in collaboration with Sinner-giak that measures and assesses the state of social innovation.

Opening session

Social innovation, supporting smart, sustainable and inclusive growthAgnes Hubert European Commission - Bureau des Conseillers de Politique Européenne (BEPA)

Mikel LandabasoEuropean Commission - DG Regional Policy . Competence Centre for Smart and Sustainable Growth

Social innovation and regional smart specialization strategies (S3)John EdwardsEuropean Commission - Smart Specialialisation Platform S3

2 successful region cases in which social innovation has been included in S3

Coffee break

Connecting regional social innovation strategies with EuropeGorka EspiauSIX (Social Innovation Exchange) Country Ambassador

Gotzon BernaolaInnobasque, Basque Innovation Agency

Best practices for social innovation in the Basque Country

Resindex - A regional index to measure social innovation. Methodology and resultsInnobasque, Basque Innovation Agency and Sinnergiak (Euskampus- University of the Basque Country)

Closing session

Programme

Guide to social innovation

9.00h

9.15h

10.15h

11.30h

11.45h

12.15h

13.15h

13.45h

Guide to social innovation

9.00h