On 9 and 10 June, we invite you to Cēsis, where the 9th LAMPA Conversation Festival will take place, dedicating for the first time a two-day stage the “Constellation of Social Entrepreneurs” to social entrepreneurship!

“The Constellation of Social Entrepreneurs” offers a diverse and exciting programme with more than 10 different events throughout the festival that will inspire, inform and provide practical knowledge not only about the daily life of social entrepreneurs, but also focus on 3 main themes – social entrepreneurship, inclusive society and innovation in education. The Social Entrepreneurship Association of Latvia, by involving its members – social entrepreneurs and social entrepreneurship support organisations – offers an engaging platform to stimulate discussion on the changes social entrepreneurs are making in promoting an inclusive society and innovations in education. In between the events, everyone will have the opportunity to participate in the creative and musical activities of the social enterprise “Zvaigznāja komanda”, experiencing the creative platform “Zvaigznāja kubs” (Constellation Cube)*!

We invite you to take a look at the programme of the “Constellation of Social Entrepreneurs” stage and attend the events of your interest:

• KANO EDITIONS presents a discussion and masterclass “Learning through play and creativity“
• Social enterprises Liberated and Mobilcentrs encourage a discussion on “Invisible abilities – how to include otherness?“
• The social enterprise “Barboleta” organises a discussion on “Motivation and innovation in education“
• Mentor Latvia presents the discussion “YES! Young people start independent life! How?“
• The social enterprise “RABARBERS” paediatric private practice develops the workshop “Čīkstētava – support group for parents“
• Social enterprise, Latvian parents’ organisation “Mammām un Tētiem” organises a discussion “Who is wiser in family matters – mum or dad?“
• RTU Riga Business School presents a discussion “When Latvia innovates education, we get to Harvard, Buffalo and MIT“
• Social enterprise “Ligero” organises a conversation “Job opportunities for all!“
• Social enterprise “Invisible World” presents an interactive discussion “The Invisible World: close your eyes and see – education through entertainment in the dark“
• Social Entrepreneurship Association of Latvia invites to the social entrepreneurs’ charades “Don’t Knock Empty Straws!“

“Zvaigznājs kubs” is a creative platform for the social enterprise “Zvaigznājs”, which will give everyone the opportunity to try out their talents all day long – it is an interesting, intriguing physical place that allows you to explore musical instruments, the process of writing music and bring your creative potential to life. Through the platform, the company is pursuing a social goal of empowering children and young people in the regions – 23 free music education events were held across Latvia in the summer of 2022.