SIFTA webinar – Effectuation: AI-based business models

Join us on 2 June for a SIFTA webinar exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) transforms business models in the social enterprise sector. This session will explore the various AI-based approaches currently adopted — from prediction and classification models to generative tools and data analysis applications — and how they’re used in key fields such as digital health, education, service delivery, and matching platforms.

The webinar will also address a crucial aspect for mission-driven organisations: the differences between open-source and proprietary AI models. It will help participants make informed choices based on their needs, values, and resources.

We are pleased to welcome Wolfgang Spiess-Knafl, an expert in social finance and emerging technologies. Wolfgang works at the European Center for Social Finance and brings a unique perspective that combines engineering, investment banking, and over 15 years of experience in the social finance space. His work focuses on the intersection between technology and social and environmental impact.

This webinar is particularly relevant for social entrepreneurs, investors, business developers, and anyone interested in AI’s ethical and strategic use in social enterprises.

📆 Date: June 2nd, 2025
🕑 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (CET)
🔗 Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Z1wztcIDQP6XjQc7RqOmXw