IMS Luxembourg organised, for the first time, a Bus Tour to introduce members of the network to other organisations. As a crossroads of stakeholders, IMS has chosen to bring its members on the ground to better understand the reality and challenges faced by associations on a daily basis; the day ended with a very special edition of Speed Meeting Part&Act at Kulturfabrik in Esch-sur-Alzette.
By 12:30, the occupants of the IMS bus found themselves in front of the Kulturfabrik - Sales-Lentz had supported this Bus Tour, to the discovery of three local associations. IMS Luxembourg wished to innovate and inspire its members via this concept, already developed by their Swiss counterparts, which allows members to meet and exchange dynamically with associations in their environment.
The Transition Minett network, via the Maison de la Transition, Médecins du Monde and the CIGL d'Esch were all involved. A dozen members embarked on this adventure and found themselves tasting an organic local meal, visiting a care centre for citizens excluded from the national health system, and passage through an Ecological activity garden maintained by people in reintegration; the diversity of activities mobilised companies on various subjects related to sustainable development.
A unique Speed Meeting: the roles are reversed
At the end of the day, Kulturfabrik opened its doors for a special edition of the Speed Meeting Part&Act format event. Beyond the Christmas decorations typical of this period, the roles of companies and associations were reversed: companies had the opportunity to meet potential associative partners, listed by thematic areas and according to criteria of Sustainable Development Goals, from the UN. The exchange of services, goods or skills thus quickly began. Deloitte and the Sportunity association working on the integration of young refugees through sport in Luxembourg have, for example, signed a partnership to organise a friendly football match.
More than 60 people responded and more than 20 partnership contracts have been signed. A success for this unique edition, supported by the City of Esch-sur-Alzette.
