On February 16-17, 2023, Riga, Latvia hosted the final BuiCaSuS conference, bringing together experts and social innovation ecosystem players from Spain, France, Sweden, Italy, Austria, Greece, Belgium, Lithuania, Latvia, as well as representatives from the European Commission. Filled with insightful conversations, thought-provoking ideas, and opportunities for networking and collaboration, the conference presented the BuiCaSuS results as well as translational learnings on institutionalizing support to social innovation ecosystems.
The first day was focused on a broader perspective in understanding social innovation, involving social innovation practitioners as well as managing authorities of different countries. The second day was centered on the road maps and strategies for existing or future National competence centers of social innovation along with foresight on how EC policy, financing, and facilitated workspaces will reinforce social innovation practices in the next planning period.
