SHINE

SHINE was a first large-scale 'unconference' designed to connect, inform and inspire social entrepreneurs. It took place over 3 days from 9 to 11 May 2008.

Produced together with Germination, we took the structure, energy and engagement of a festival and applied it to a networking and information-sharing event indoors. The result was an amazing experience - a festival with real purpose and a business-changing event for many entrepreneurs.

"It set a precedent for future events, it broke convention yet set high standards. I made many lasting connections and I look forward to building on those."
Warren Vaughan

"Best things about SHINE - the spirit, the people, the collaboration. It is to Conferences what the Fringe is to the Edinburgh Festival. I'm sure we'll all be proud to say "I was at the first ever Shine.""
Maureen (MD of We Inspire Others)

"It was fantastic. Great vibe. It was about people, conversations and genuine knowledge sharing. It was about the power of context over formality, and of fun and passion over structure. Brilliant."
Alberto Nardelli