Social enterprise and impact investing events in 2026 and beyond

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5-6 August

Global Impact Summit

What: The Global Impact Summit programme includes more than 90 speakers across plenaries, breakout groups and workshops, as well as Impact Live, an event combining live music, storytelling and real-time fundraising. The summit will explore the future of impact, generosity, business, philanthropy, health, technology, community and culture. Organised by Charitabl, a mobile app and technology platform for charities.

Who: Social entrepreneurs, NGO leaders, corporate leaders, funders, investors, philanthropists and policy makers. 

Where: Sydney, Australia.

Tickets: Not-for-profit and social enterprise tickets available from AUS$599 through the event website.

 

25-27 August 2026

AVPN Global Conference 2026

What: The annual gathering of AVPN's network of social and impact investors in Asia will bring together over 2,000 leaders from across Asia's impact ecosystem for three days under the theme “A Blueprint for Action in Asia”. The conference intends to shift the focus from why leadership matters to how it happens, and the organisers say that attendees can expect not only talks, networking opportunities and cultural experiences but also a platform to take action through collaboration, capital mobilisation and innovative finance. 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.

 

28 August 2026

Universités d’été de l’Économie de Demain (Summer conference for tomorrow’s economy)

What: Organised by Impact France in partnership with ChangeNOW, the event is described as a gathering of leaders who are building tomorrow’s economy. Supported by a network of local, national and European companies, the conference offers a blend of big debates, peer-learning sessions for entrepreneurs and business leaders and networking between an estimated 4,000 attendees. This year’s themes will include new finance, a focus on regions, and sustainable agrifood. 

Who: Entrepreneurs and business leaders committed to building a better economy.

Where: Paris, France.

Tickets: Early bird tickets €193.50 available until 31 July, €215 thereafter. Free for Impact France members. More info and book here.

 

 

3-4 September 2026

Social Outcomes Conference 2026

What: Hosted by the Government Outcomes Lab (GO Lab), the annual conference intends to be a “bridge between scholars and practitioners” and brings together the world's leading researchers, policymakers and practitioners working to improve social outcomes. This year’s theme will be: “Do relational cross-sector partnerships hold the key to better social outcomes?” Expect presentations, workshops and small-group discussions.

Who: Researchers, policymakers and practitioners.

Where: Oxford, UK, and online.

Tickets: Tickets from £225 with discounts for students. Find out more here.

 

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. Pioneers Post is a media partner and editors Anna Patton and Julie Pybus will be there.

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.

 

15-16 September 2026

Business of Impact

What: Organised by Impact Europe, this two-day convening will focus on how corporates can invest for impact, as an economic opportunity as well as a business imperative. Main themes will be resilience, the just transition and corporate impact infrastructure. It will also include workshops on impact measurement and management​.

Who: Corporates and impact investing professionals.

Where: Lisbon, Portugal.

Tickets: Tickets available through the event website.

 

24 September

Impact Summit America

What: An impact investing conference to support institutional investors to expand their impact investments or start investing for impact, organised by Phenix Capital. The event includes keynotes, workshops, networking and “standoffs” – debate-type conversations with several organisations around a topic. More information here. 

Who: Institutional investors including pension funds, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, family offices, foundations, wealth managers, development finance institutions and faith-based organisations. Impact fund managers, businesses and impact organisations will be able to attend via sponsorship packages.

Where: New York, NY, US.

Tickets: Invitation-only.  Free for asset owners and LPs, a limited number of impact fund managers and businesses will be able to attend. Apply here.

 

5-6 October 2026

Arab Impact Summit

What: Organised by Alfanaar Venture Philanthropy, Anara Impact Capital and Unomena, this event invites delegates to shape what a sovereign, self-determined Arab region can look like. The event will focus on five themes: employment, climate, education, heritage and wellbeing.  

Who: Social entrepreneurs, investors, philanthropists, ecosystem builders and changemakers.

Where: Amman, Jordan.

Tickets: Register interest through the event website.

 

5-8 (and 8-10 October)

Pollinate Potluck (and Ecosystem Tour)

What: Through plenaries, workshops, member-led sessions and co-creation spaces, this event aims to explore the question of how to better support entrepreneurs tackling some of the world's most complex social and economic challenges. The event will feature immersion visits to organisations in Manila’s innovation and impact ecosystem. Delegates have the option of staying for a longer ecosystem tour in Baguio, exploring climate innovation, community-rooted entrepreneurship and ecosystem building in the northern mountain region of the Philippines. Organised by Pollinate Impact, a member-led network of impact incubators serving entrepreneurs in the Global South.  

Who: Leaders of impact incubators and accelerators in the global south, professionals working in philanthropy, social entrepreneurship, impact investing and systems change.

Where: Manilla and Baguio, Philippines.

Tickets: Available from US$195 through the event website.

 

6 October 2026

Camino al Impacto (the Road to Impact)

What: Organised by SpainNAB, the national partner of GSG Impact in Spain, the event brings together stakeholders from across the impact sector to share knowledge, launch initiatives, and strengthen the impact community in Spain.

Who: Funders and investors, policymakers, businesses, social economy organisations and academia.

Where: Madrid, Spain.

Tickets: Register via the event website.

 

12-13 October 2026

New Economies 2026

What: Organised by Partners for a New Economy, this event will explore how to build fairer, more resilient and regenerative economies. Under a theme of ‘Turning Together’, the event will focus on three key topics: new economic ideas, openings for change, and collective power. The programme includes keynotes, breakout sessions, facilitated networking and a deep listening session along the Rhine river.

Who: Social entrepreneurs, funders, researchers, activists, representatives of public institutions and civil society.

Where: Bonn, Germany. 

Tickets: Attendance is free, but with limited capacity. Apply to attend via the event website.

 

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.

 

13-16 October 2026

Barcelona 4 Impact

What: City-wide celebration through which organisations delivering social or environmental impact or working on systemic change host events under the Barcelona 4 Impact banner. Topics covered in the programme include impact investing, regenerative food systems and the circular economy. 

Who: Social entrepreneurs, investors, representatives of universities, public institutions, innovation hubs and startups.

Where: Barcelona, Spain.

Tickets: Tickets or registration for events available through the Barcelona 4 Impact website.

 

13 October 2026

NPC Ignites

What: Organised by NPC, this event aims to help impact economy leaders navigate what’s next and maximise the impact of their work. Speakers include Kate Lee, CEO at NCVO, Fiona Spellman, CEO at SHINE and Joshua Meek, Chief Impact Officer at Unity Trust Bank.

Who: Representatives of charities, foundations, social enterprises and purpose-driven organisations.

Where: London, UK.

Tickets: Available from £175 through the event website.

 

20 October 2026

The Gap in Between Annual Summit

What: An event that brings together a diverse range of actors to tackle the most pressing social and environmental challenges, under the theme “Future Forward Business”. Expect panel discussions, roundtables, networking and startup exhibitions. 

Who: Entrepreneurs, corporates, investors, policy makers and members of civil society and academia who seek to create systemic change.

Where: Valencia, Spain

Tickets: From €50. Book here, more information here.

 

22-24 October 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: Johannesburg, South Africa.

Tickets: Available through the event website.

 

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: From US$1,400 to US$2,000. Book here.

 

 5-6 November 2026

Forward Summit

What: Event focused on how to build and drive a European vision for social impact through inclusive procurement. Organised by Telos, ESDP and EGLCC – The European LGBTIQ Chamber of Commerce.

Who: Procurement professionals, business leaders, suppliers and social innovators.

Where: Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Tickets: Use this form to pre-register for access to early bird tickets. 

 

9-11 November 2026

2026 AVPA Conference

What: The African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA) annual conference, which will bring together stakeholders dedicated to advancing impactful social investment across Africa under the theme 'Beyond Aid: Financing Africa's Future for Sustainable Impact'.

Who: Impact investors, philanthropists, policy makers, development actors and the social impact investing community. 

Where: Cape Town, South Africa. 

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.

 

10 February 2027

The Beacon Philanthropy and Impact Forum

What: Organised by NPC, this event will explore how to grow and maximise the potential of impact-led capital. Sessions are designed to inspire action and accelerate transformative social change and sustainable economic growth.

Who: Philanthropists, impact investors, philanthropy sector leaders, sustainable finance professionals, charity leaders, policy makers, academics, think tanks, regulators and the media.

Where: London, UK.

Tickets: Register through the event website.

 

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.

 

26-28 April 2027

ChangeNOW Summit

What: The tenth edition of the summit, which organisers says will bring together 40,000 attendees, and representatives of 10,000 companies, from 140 countries. The 2027 event will focus on four key themes: energy sovereignty, resilience and adaptation, health and the environment and impact finance. Applications to showcase or share impact stories at the event are now open.

Who: Policy makers, activists, scientists, policymakers and business figures.

Where: Paris, France.

Tickets: Pre-registration open through the event website.

 

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