The Melting Pot

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Bridging Communities: The Extended Edition

A one-day event to bridge communities, spark connections and inspire action

Enough stuffy networking events and brain-numbing conferences – it's time for action! At Bridging Communities, we’re bringing together individuals, communities and business networks to collaborate and create a more connected society.

Building on the momentum of our previous events, our goal is to shift perspectives on how our communities make their mark on our wider society. It’s not just another conference: this is your space to explore tangible change and real-world impact.

What to expect:

Co-designed discussions: Dig into conversations that challenge the status quo, inspiring you to think differently about your role in your community.

Creative workshops: Experience hands-on sessions that encourage you to actively shape the communities you're a part of.

Insightful stories: Hear from those who've successfully bridged community divides, sharing actionable insights and inspiring stories.

Inspired by individuals, driven by community

Our journey began with a simple yet powerful idea – to create a space where empathy, trust and connection flourish. This ethos has resonated through our sold-out events across Scotland. As we gather in Edinburgh this April, we're celebrating the sparks of individual inspiration that ignite community-driven change.

What this gathering is and what it isn’t:

✅ An opportunity to co-create across communities

✅ A space to share ideas that inspire action

✅ Embracing the power of individual stories and collective wisdom

✅ Connecting over food and drink

✅ Meeting people beyond your usual cicles

❌ Just another passive conference experience

❌ Limited to surface-level interactions

❌ Focusing solely on conventional community concepts

❌ Awkward networking

Who should attend?

This event is for those who believe in the power of community action – Join a diverse group of thinkers, doers and leaders passionate about creating change and making a positive impact for people and the planet. Let’s harness the power of our diverse communities to create a more prosperous, connected and collaborative Scotland.

Join us at Bridging Communities. Be a part of something bigger. Let’s build bridges, one conversation at a time.

Hosted by:

The Melting Pot

Supported by:

Charisma Charity

Alongside our collaborators:

Tech Meetup

Edinburgh Social Enterprise Network

Start up Grind Scotland

Glasgow Caledonian University

Firstport

Creative Edinburgh

Knowvate Hub

Dechomai LTD

CodeBase

Techscaler

Black Professionals Scotland

Impact Hub - Inverness

Pride Outside

CEIS

Social Enterprise Academy

Small 99

Founders 360

Community Lab

The Challenges Network

B Local Scotland

Catalysing Connections

Be United

MY EDINBURGH

Please note we have a limited number of bursary places available - if you would benefit from accessing a funded place, please let us know and we can advise you of the next steps.

Date

09:30-16:00, 25 April 2024

Contact

Xabier Villares
+44 (0)131 510 1553

Cost

27.80

Attendance type

In-person only

Venue

18 Brunswick Street Lane Edinburgh

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