When does the event take place?

The event will take place on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, from 14:15 to 15:45.

Where is Social Business Cases held?

The location is the FZA - Africa Research Center at the University of Bayreuth, Universitätsstraße 30, 95447 Bayreuth.

What is the cost of admission?

Participation in the event is free.

What content can visitors expect?

External speakers will present their personal and practical experiences from social businesses in the African context. This will be followed by a Q&A session and a plenary discussion.

Can the sessions be attended individually?

Yes, the sessions of the Speaker Series can be attended individually.

Is hybrid participation possible?

A hybrid setting is planned for the event.

Experience African Social Businesses Live: Bayreuth Opens the Space for New Business Models

Name: Social Business Cases – Speaker Series Africa Edition
Start: 2026-11-24T14:15:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-24T15:45:00+01:00
Location: FZA - Forschungszentrum Afrika an der Universität Bayreuth

Social Business Cases: Experience African Business Models Up Close

How do business models emerge that combine entrepreneurial success with social impact? The Speaker Series Africa Edition at the University of Bayreuth will focus on the experiences and perspectives of social businesses in the African context on November 24, 2026.

Practical Knowledge from First-Hand Experience

The focus will be on external speakers who share their personal and practical experiences from social businesses. The event connects professional insights into sustainable business models with concrete stories from entrepreneurial practice, creating an authentic event experience for everyone interested in social entrepreneurship, innovation, and international development.

Business Models with Social Impact

The framework seminar will show how social goals and economic thinking interact. The audience's atmosphere thrives on direct exchange: After the short presentations, a Q&A session opens the floor for individual questions before the topics are further explored in a plenary discussion.

Exchange at the Africa Research Center

The event will take place at the Africa Research Center of the University of Bayreuth. The format is part of a three-part series, with individual sessions open for independent attendance. A hybrid setting allows for additional flexibility in participation.

Who Should Attend

The Speaker Series is aimed at students, researchers, aspiring founders, professionals in the field of social entrepreneurship, and anyone interested in better understanding sustainable innovation and African economic perspectives. From an event planning perspective, the format particularly compactly combines knowledge transfer, target group outreach, and open dialogue.

The Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Bayreuth thus creates a scientifically grounded platform for new impulses, critical questions, and personal encounters. Visitors can expect a focused seminar with practical relevance, an international outlook, and opportunities for networking.

Conclusion

Those who want to not only theoretically view social businesses but also learn practical experience will find valuable perspectives at the Africa Edition. Experience the event live at the Africa Research Center and bring your questions into the discussion.