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he Trialogue CSI Conference 2015 followed a similar format to previous years and, as always, showed strength in numbers: ●● 451 delegates attended the conference. ●● 53 conference speakers provided specialist knowledge. 15 breakaway sessions were held across five concurrent content streams. 27 exhibitors showcased relevant products and services. Delegates indicated that the conference was meeting or exceeding their expectations in the following ways: ❍❍ 83% of delegates rated the conference as ‘worthwhile’ or ‘outstanding’ ❍❍ The quality of the plenary speakers was perceived to be very strong, with an average of 90% of delegates rating their input as ‘beneficial’ or ‘very beneficial' ❍❍ Delegates also firmly believed that they had valuable ‘opportunities to ask questions and discuss lessons in development’ with 80% saying they found this ‘beneficial’ or ‘very beneficial. Over 24 000 interactions were recorded at the conference by the administrators of the Poken device, which delegates used to pick up information about sessions and exhibitors, as well as exchange virtual business cards. Strong use of social media was noted during the Trialogue CSI conference 2015, with posts on Facebook reaching audiences of 3 000+ and gathering 100+ likes per post.
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Trialogue hosted the eighth successful gathering of inspirational CSI, sustainability and social development stakeholders at the annual conference held in Johannesburg on 5 and 6 May 2015. These stakeholders were called upon to ‘make it different’ by focusing on creating change, embracing innovation and collaborating to learn from one another’s insights. Delegates were given the opportunity to rethink their roles in social development and to establish new partnerships.
The Trialogue CSI Conference 2016 will take place in May in Johannesburg. If you would like to receive more information, please send an email to info@trialogue. co.za and we’ll add you to our mailing list.
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Making it different at the Trialogue CSI Conference 2015
Read the report backs from the Trialogue CSI Conference 2015 on trialogue.co.za, or visit Bdlive.com and search for articles compiled by our speakers and writers: Aunnie Patton, Nic Spaull and Kate Sidley.
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Delegates explored broad topics with a mandate to make it different. The five content streams were: ●● Global trends – This was a focus on those big ideas that influence development across the world. We explored how we can apply them in South Africa. ●● Improving education – Almost all companies support education and almost half of CSI spend is directed to it. We looked at how we can get it right.
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The Trialogue CSI handbook 2015