FREEDOM BUSINESS FORUM
SCHEDULE
26-29 April | Jomtien-Pattaya, Thailand
26 April
11:00 am
Check-In
6:00 pm
Welcome Dinner
7:00 pm
FBA 20/20 Vision
FBA is embarking on bold new strategic priorities as it steps into the gap to create solutions set to scale the Freedom Business Movement. Rachel Rose Nelson, the new Executive Director of FBA will share the vision for 2020 and beyond.
Rachel Rose Nelson
Executive Director, FBA
7:30 pm
A Look Ahead
The Forum promises to be full of inspiring content, hands-on workshops, though-provoking conversation, and community building. David Batstone will welcome attendees and get everyone geared up for the experience ahead.
David Batstone
CEO, Not For Sale
27 April
9:00 am
Packaging for Impact
David Batstone has managed to create huge demand for his Freedom Business brands. He’ll share the secrets of effective storytelling and challenge the audience to effectively package their businesses for both consumers and impact investors in order to scale the good work being done across the Movement.
David Batstone
CEO, Not For Sale
9:45 AM
Hybrid Business Models
There is an art to structuring organizations that combine both for-profit and not-for-profit goals. Learn best practices for setting up to attract both a donor base and impact investors. Getting these foundations in place will allow your Freedom Business to grow and thrive.
10:30 AM
Break
11:00 AM
Connections by Industry
12:00 PM
Lunch
2:00 PM
Breakout Session 1
Getting Started in Freedom Business
Scaling Freedom Business by Design
Succession Planning
Pricing Basics
Connection: Mentoring, Coaching & Consulting
3:00 PM
Break
3:15 PM
Breakout Session 2
Conversation: For Profit or Not for Profit?
Market Research
Innovation & Design Thinking
Lean Manufacturing
The State of Human Trafficking
4:15 PM
Break
4:45 Pm
Breakout Session 3
Conversation: Making Freedom Business Sustainable
Joint Marketing Opportunities
How to Finance Freedom Business
Cashflow Management Tips & Tricks
One Belt One Road
5:45 PM
BREAK
6:00 PM
MIXER & DEBRIEF
28 April
9:00 am
The Art of Intentional Leadership
Are you actively investing in yourself as a leader? Are you creating clear pathways to leadership for your team? Does your company culture inspire personal greatness? Sheryl will walk you through leadership must-haves for Freedom Business.
Sheryl O'Laughlin
Author, Killing It
9:45 am
Pathways to Promotion
Freedom Business is all about job creation for those who have lacked access to work with dignity. Jonna is a leading expert in the trials and triumphs of this unique calling. She will share the insight you need to ensure your employees’ lasting success.
Jonna Eleccion
Philippines Director, PTI
10:30 am
Break
11:00 am
CONNECTIONS BY REGION
12:00 pm
Lunch
2:00 PM
Breakout Session 1
Fashion Trends
Stewarding the Environment
The Trauma-Informed Workplace
Managing Processes, Priorities & Stress
Impact Measurement for Freedom Business
3:00 pm
Break
3:15 Pm
Breakout Session 2
Conversation: Women & Leadership
How to Secure Buyers & Distributors
A New Standard: Freedom Business Chart of Accounts
Fixer Upper – Business Edition
Research on Job Readiness Programs
4:15 pm
Break
4:45 Pm
Breakout Session 3
Conversation: The Power of Partnering with Nationals
Building a Dream Team
Ethical Sourcing
Impact Measurement for Freedom Business
Import, Export & Logistics
3:30 Pm
Break
6:00 Pm
MIXER & DEBRIEF
7:00 PM
DINNER & Panel: Freedom Business Leaders
Takeaways from the Journey
29 April
9:00 am
SPECIAL MEETINGS
10:00 am
COLLABORATIVE WORKING GROUPS
11:30 AM
Panel: IMPACT Investors
Setting shared goals
12:00 PM
Closing LUNCH
Mats Tunehag
Chairman, FBA
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