Social enterprise and impact investing events in 2026 and beyond
Ready to network, learn and get inspired? Don't book your diary without the Pioneers Post roundup of impact economy events coming soon – for social entrepreneurs, impact investors and all those working within the global impact economy.
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24-26 February 2026
FLII 2026: Unlocking the Impossible
What: Three days of talks, sessions and workshops for busines leaders, investors, entrepreneurs and innovators exploring creating positive social and environmental impact across Latin America, this year under the theme 'unlocking the impossible'.
Who: Social entrepreneurs and investors.
Where: Mérida, Mexico.
Tickets: Tickets available from US$1,206 through the event website.
25-26 February 2026
Sankalp Africa Summit 2026
What: One of Africa’s largest networking and investing summits for entrepreneurs and impact investors, focusing on sustainable development and social entrepreneurship, this year under the theme 'South-South rising".
Who: Social entrepreneurs, investors, entrepreneur support organisations and political and business leaders.
Where: Nairobi, Kenya.
Tickets: Entreprenuer tickets available for US$250 through the event website.
26 February 2026
Humanitarian Finance Summit
What: Organisers Aidex and Humanitarian Finance Forum say this event will provide a platform to "reimagine the financing models that can sustain humanitarian action". The programme includes talks, panel discussions and fireside chats.
Who: Leaders across public, private and philanthropic sectors.
Where: London, UK.
Tickets: Tickets available from £0 (for representatives of government or public donor agencies) to £400 through the event website.
27-28 February 2026
Annual Africa ESG, Impact Investing & Sustainable Finance Summit & Expo 2026
What: The sixth edition of the event will bring together thought leaders, innovators, investors and practitioners from across the ESG, sustainable finance and responsible investment ecosystems. An opportunity to network and take part in discussions around climate action, corporate social responsibility and social investment, and investment strategies that drive both social impact and financial returns.
Who: ESG and sustainability professionals, impact investors, corporate social responsibility and corporate social investment teams, financial firms, climate change campaigners, policymakers.
Where: Johannesburg, South Africa.
Tickets: Tickets cost R8,950 (US$550), more information here.
5 March 2026
The Mission Economy Summit
What: Organised by the School for Social Entrepreneurs, this event aims to provide discussion, debate and workshops to help strengthen your organisation and your leadership. Speakers include Vicki Papworth, CEO, NatWest Social & Community Capital, Fenella Chambers, counsel, Hogan Lovells and Nicola Steuer, deputy CEO, Power to Change.
Who: Social entrepreneurs, charity leaders, social investors and other stakeholders.
Where: London, UK.
Tickets: Available for £25 through the event website.
10-12 March 2026
Euclid Network Impact Summit 2026
What: Organised by the Euclid Network, a European umbrella organisation supporting social entrepreneurs, the event, called 'Resilience in Action: Mainstreaming the Social Economy', will explore practical solutions and collective action to strengthen the role of the social economy in building resilient, inclusive, and sustainable systems.
Who: Social entrepreneurs, investors, social enterprise support organisations, political and business leaders.
Where: Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Tickets: From €95. Find more information and book your place here.
11 March 2026
VCSE Summit 2026
What: Organised by Whatimpact, this one-day webinar is designed to support charities, social enterprises, community groups and schools with the insight, connections, and confidence they need to thrive. Experts will share their insight on public sector procurement, social value requirements, effective VCSE management, resource development and more.
Who: All voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations across the UK, as well as public and private organisations seeking a better understanding of the VCSE sector.
Where: Online.
Tickets: Free. Register here.
17-18 March 2026
IMM Convening 2026
What: Organised by Impact Frontiers, the GIIN and the OPIM, the event will bring together impact measurement and management (IMM) practitioners to connect with each other, share knowledge and best practice and stay abreast of key topics in IMM. Organisers say this will not be a traditional “conference” with formal keynotes or panels but rather will follow a collaborative, participant-driven engagement methodology. (More details will be provided).
Who: Experienced impact measurement and management professionals, notably IMM practitioners from investment firms. There will also be room for participants representing standard-setters, networks, associations, and service providers.
Where: Montréal, Canada.
Tickets: Free for qualifying practitioners traveling from the Global South; US$500 for qualifying practitioners representing a nonprofit or small/emergent asset manager or from an indigenous background or marginalised community; US$1,000 for all other participants. Pre-registration here.
25-26 March
Impact Investment Summit – Asia Pacific
What: The event aims to connect impact investors with each other and organisations seeking capital to scale. Expect keynotes, panel discussions and workshops, as well as pitching sessions and networking time. One of the key impact investing gatherings in the region, according to organisers, the summit brought together 700 delegates last year.
Who: Investors, advisers, foundations, family offices, government representatives and nonprofit organisations.
Where: Sydney, Australia.
Tickets: Standard fee AU$1,800 for the two-day summit, AU$1,300 for social enterprises and nonprofits, further discounts for students. More information and book here.
30 March-1 April 2026
ChangeNOW Summit
What: An annual global event focused on sustainability and positive impact, bringing together innovators, entrepreneurs, investors. ChangeNOW Summit organisers promise the event will be attended by 40,000 attendees, 1,200 investors and 1,000 journalists. Submissions to pitch, exhibit, organise a workshop or recruit at the Summit job fair are now open.
Who: Social entrepreneurs, investors, activists, scientists, policymakers, academics and business people.
Where: Paris, France.
Tickets: Super early bird tickets available from €269 through the event website.
1 April 2026
Sustainable Investment Forum Europe
What: An annual conference organised by the UK-based Climate Action, which delivers events and platforms to accelerate net-zero solutions, in partnership with the UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative. Through talks, roundtables, exhibitons and more, the event aims to explore "the full spectrum of sustainable finance", including systemic capital allocation, risk management, and policy development to natural capital investment and biodiversity intelligence.
Who: Investors, entrepreneurs, academics, third sector professionals and corporate representatives.
Where: Paris, France.
Tickets: Available from £195 through the event website.
12-13 April 2026
PYM Impact Days
What: Annual event focussed on impact investing practice, knowledge-sharing and collaboration among asset owners and impact investment professionals.
Who: Impact investors, asset owners and impact investment practitioners.
Where: Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Tickets: RSVP for free through the event website.
13 April 2026
Sommet de la Mesure d'Impact (Impact Measurement Summit)
What: The fourth edition, titled “What really matters”, will bring together business leaders, academics, policymakers, civil society leaders and others for keynotes, roundtables and workshops. Organised by Impact Tank and partners, it aims to drive systems change, starting by finding agreement on what impact is and how to measure it. New working groups on AI’s social impact and citizen engagement will be launched, as well as Impact Tank’s first book.
Who: All stakeholders in the social economy and impact sector.
Where: Paris, France.
Tickets: Registration is open here.
14-15 April 2026
Impact Summit Europe
What: A two-day conference to connect global institutional asset owners, impact fund managers and industry experts. Organised by Phenix Capital, it aims to drive more institutional capital towards impact investments. An opportunity to listen to top speakers, share and learn best practice, the event will also be a chance to network and connect – more than 600 pre-scheduled meetings took place at last year’s edition.
Who: Institutional investors interested in impact, impact fund managers, corporates, other industry experts.
Where: Amsterdam or nearby, TBC.
Tickets: Invitation only, apply here.
14-16 April 2026
Systemic Investing Summit
What: Organised by TransCap Initiative, an initiative dedicated to building the field of systemic investing, “an investment logic at the intersection of systems thinking and finance practice”. The third edition of the summit will bring together local players – investors, field-builders, Indigenous leaders, researchers and changemakers – to share their experiences and create partnerships, through interactive sessions.
Who: Organisations engaged in (or looking to engage in) systemic investing, particularly those in the Global South, or those working with institutional capital.
Where: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Tickets: On invitation only – you can submit your expression of interest here. Tickets cost US$700.
14-16 April 2026
Collective Impact Action Summit
What: A global summit organised by the Collective Impact Forum, focused on collaborative approaches to addressing complex social challenges, with sessions on systems change, shared measurement and cross-sector partnerships.
Who: Social innovation practitioners, funders, community leaders and ecosystem intermediaries.
Where: Online.
Tickets: Tickets from US$199. Registration available through event website.
21-24 April
Skoll World Forum
What: An annual conference organised by the Skoll Foundation, which was created in 1999 to support social entrepreneurs and innovators. The event aims to highlight promising solutions and impactful social innovations through talks, workshops, networking opportunities and more.
Who: Social entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders driving social progress worldwide.
Where: Oxford, United Kingdom and online.
Tickets: In-person attendance by invitation; online attendance free and open to everyone. Details here.
27-29 April
Mission Investors Exchange 2026 National Conference
What: A gathering for leaders working to advance impact investing in philanthropy. The conference includes three days of plenary discussions, interactive breakout sessions, networking opportunities and site visits in the Atlanta community. Organised by US-based Mission Investors Exchange, a network bringing together foundations and asset owners looking to drive more capital to impact investing.
Who: Foundations and mission-driven asset owners. MIE members will get priority registration and discounted tickets.
Where: Atlanta, Georgia, US.
Tickets: Regular registration for non-members US$2,395. More info and book here.
30 April – 2 May 2026
International Institute for Management Development (IMD) Annual Social Entrepreneurship Conference
What: An annual conference organised by IMD and partner institutions, bringing together research and practice perspectives on social entrepreneurship through panels, paper sessions and case discussions.
Who: Social entrepreneurs, educators, researchers and social enterprise ecosystem actors.
Where: Lausanne, Switzerland.
Tickets: Early bird tickets from €644 will be available on the event website.
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13-14 May 2026
Total Impact Summit ‘26
What: Organised by ImpactPHL, a nonprofit dedicated to growing impact investing in Philadelphia, the event aims to help participants learn how investment capital can be mobilised to deliver real outcomes for people, planet and places. This year’s theme is “Capital Orchestration for the Future of Place”.
Who: Family offices, high-net-worth individuals, foundations, institutional investors, asset managers, CDFIs and community lenders, advisors and wealth managers, place-based practitioners and policy leaders.
Where: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US.
Tickets: Standard tickets US$1,595, discounted rate for endowments and foundations US$650. More info and book here.
18-21 May 2026
Philea Forum 2026
What: Under the title ‘Philanthropy for People and Planet’ this event will host workshops, panels and plenaries exploring philanthropy’s role and responsibility in supporting equitable and just transitions and helping achieve greater adaptability, resilience, sustainability and shared prosperity.
Who: Philanthropy professionals, foundation representatives and stakeholders in the European philanthropic sector.
Where: Copenhagen, Denmark.
Tickets: See event website for more information.
27-29 May 2026
Katapult Future Fest
What: A festival for change makers dedicated to social, cultural, and systemic change, bringing together impact investors, startups, artists and thought leaders.
Who: Investors including wealth holders, family offices, foundations, financial intermediaries, entrepreneurs and other change makers.
Where: Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Tickets: Investor badge €1,550, standard festival ticket €950 and startup discounted ticket €450. More info and book here.
2-3 June 2026
Social Innovation Summit
What: A global summit bringing together leaders from across sectors to explore approaches to social innovation, systems change and cross-sector collaboration.
Who: Social entrepreneurs, funders, policymakers, corporate sustainability leaders and civil society organisations.
Where: Atlanta, USA.
Tickets: Register through the event website.
24-26 June
US SIF Forum 2026
What: Organised by US SIF, the network of sustainable investors, this year’s edition – titled ‘Investing above the noise’ – will bring together capital market actors and thought leaders to exchange ideas to shape the sustainable investment sector. Expect plenary and breakout sessions, networking time, exhibitors and a reception – plus a special strand for financial advisors and wealth managers. The first day is reserved to SIF members.
Who: Representatives of investment management and advisory firms, asset owners, research firms, financial advisors, community development institutions, nonprofits, policymakers and corporate leaders.
Where: Washington, DC, US.
Tickets: Standard non-member tickets for the whole conference US$2,230 (US$1,990 early bird rate available until 15 March). More information and tickets here.
7-10 July 2026
AI for Good Global Summit
What: The flagship annual event organised by AI for Good, an initiative of the International Telecommunication Union in partnership with more than 50 UN agencies and co-convened with the government of Switzerland. The event aims to bring people together around AI’s potential to solve global challenges, and foster discussions around international AI standards and governance. Expect high-level panels, debates, star keynote speakers, AI for good showcases and art installations.
Who: AI social innovators, policymakers, startups, corporates and other stakeholders.
Where: Geneva, Switzerland, and online.
Tickets: From CHF50 for a discovery pass to CHF4,900 for a leaders' pass with premium access. Free to attend online. Register here.
14-16 July 2026
ANDE Pan-Asia Convening
What: ANDE South Asia and ANDE East and Southeast Asia have joined efforts to launch the Pan Asia Convening. The conference aims to bring together ecosystem builders from across Asia to learn from each other, collaborate across borders and co-create solutions.
Who: Investors, intermediaries, policymakers and practitioners from diverse emerging markets.
Where: Online via Zoom.
Tickets: More information here.
25-27 August 2026
AVPN Global Conference
What: The annual gathering of AVPN's network of Asia impact investors, this year titled “A Blueprint for Action in Asia”. Attendees can expect talks, networking opportunities and cultural experiences. This edition will present an opportunity for global delegates to experience India’s leadership in social innovation. The conference will feature a dedicated Impact Investing Day, themed “A Blueprint for Action in Impact Investing and Blended Finance”.
Who: Impact investors, philanthropists, family offices, private foundations and the social impact investing community.
Where: New Delhi, India.
Tickets: More information on the event website.
9-11 September 2026
Impact Minds 2026
What: The annual event run by Latimpacto, Latin America and the Caribbean’s network for social investment. Attendees can expect talks, networking opportunities and cultural experiences.
Who: Capital providers from the global social and environmental impact ecosystem, with a special focus on Latin America and the Caribbean.
Where: Manaus, Brazil.
Tickets: Information here.
14-15 September 2026
ANDE Global Annual Conference 2026
What: Organised by the Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE), this conference brings together decision-makers who shape industries, define strategies and drive sustainable development. The conference focuses on addressing the biggest challenges facing entrepreneurship, with an emphasis on small and growing businesses.
Who: CEOs, policymakers, investors, thought leaders from corporates, funds, development finance institutions, governments and ecosystem builders.
Where: Cape Town, South Africa.
Tickets: Available through the event website in due course.
12-14 October 2026
SOCAP26
What: SOCAP (Social Capital Markets) convenes a diverse group of impact investors, social entrepreneurs, philanthropists, business leaders and innovators to accelerate progress in addressing the world’s toughest challenges through market-based solutions. Happening in Chicago for the first time, the conference will feature keynote speakers, panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities aimed at fostering impactful collaborations.
Who: Impact investors, social entrepreneurs, philanthropists, business leaders, policymakers, and other stakeholders committed to social and environmental impact.
Where: Chicago, Illinois, US.
Tickets: A limited number of early bird tickets are available for US$1,199. More information here.
27-29 October 2026
GIIN Impact Forum
What: A global impact investing event including keynote speakers, panel discussions and interactive sessions. Organised by the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN).
Who: Impact investors from a range of financial institutions, including pensions, venture capital funds, government agencies and NGOs.
Where: Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Tickets: Available through the event website in due course.
1-4 November 2026
AVPA Global Conference
What: The African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA) annual conference, which will bring together stakeholders dedicated to advancing impactful social investment across Africa.
Who: Impact investors, philanthropists, policy makers, development actors and the social impact investing community.
Where: Mombasa, Kenya.
Tickets: More information on the event website.
9-20 November 2026
COP31
What: The 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31). The event brings together nearly 200 countries to negotiate global climate action and review progress on agreements like the Paris Agreement. This year the event will be hosted in Türkiye but Australia will be the 'negotiations president'.
Who: Impact investors, philanthropists, policy makers, development actors and the social impact investing community.
Where: Antalya, Türkiye.
Tickets: More information available through the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change website in due course.
2-3 March 2027
GSG Impact Summit
What: Co-hosted with the Dutch NAB, GSG Impact Summit 2027 will convene leaders shaping the future of policy, finance, and business to explore the theme: 'Building Impact Economies – Financing the Future'.
Who: All stakeholders involved in impact business and finance, and related policymaking.
Where: The Hague, Netherlands.
Tickets: Keep an eye on the GSG Impact website for updates.
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