We are pleased to invite you to register for the 12th Social Innovation Forum (SIF), the largest conference dedicated to the social economy and social innovation in Serbia, and one of the most significant events of its kind in the region.
Under the slogan “United by Impact”, SIF will take place on Thursday, June 4, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM at the Czech House (79 Svetozara Markovića Street, Belgrade).
- The registration deadline is June 1, 2026.
- Register via the online form here.
- The agenda will be published by May 15 and shared by email with all registered participants.
Over the past eleven years, SIF has brought together more than 1,300 participants from 17 countries. This year’s forum will focus on:
- new developments in the social economy and sustainable business practices at the national and regional level,
- impact investing in the region,
- current challenges faced by social entrepreneurs and impact businesses in Serbia, as well as programs supporting sustainable business development in the region,
- the role of cooperatives in creating social impact and their needs for further development,
- the role of corporate sector support for social entrepreneurship,
- the role of local governments and local ecosystems in supporting social enterprises,
- presentations of the Social Enterprise Database, the Declaration of Support for Social Enterprises, the Buy Social initiative, and the Catalogue of Products and Services for Organizing Social Impact Events,
- the social enterprise fair,
- information on new funding opportunities and calls,
- networking and fostering the further development of social entrepreneurship in Serbia and the region.
This year’s 12th Social Innovation Forum (SIF) is organized by Smart Kolektiv within the Invest for Change project, implemented by Impact Europe and partners from the Western Balkans with the support of the European Union. The SIF is traditionally organized in cooperation with the Responsible Business Forum and this year it is also supported by the Sidro Foundation, as well as the project “Enhancing competitiveness through more effective public procurement and sustainable supply chains” implemented by NALED with the support of the Government of Sweden. Support for this year’s SIF is also provided by the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, German development cooperation through KfW and Social Innovation Solutions.
Participation in the conference is free of charge, but due to limited capacity, timely registration is required.
Join us at SIF and become part of the impact community shaping the future of the social economy in Serbia and the region!
