Social enterprise and impact investing events in 2025 and 2026

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27-31 October 

Social Enterprise World Forum and SEWF Week 2025

What: The forum (29-30 October) is the world’s biggest gathering for the social enterprise community, providing an opportunity for entrepreneurs, innovators and changemakers from around the world to learn from each other, connect and get inspired. SEWF 2025 Week (27-31 October) will include social enterprise tours in Taipei and other locations, Fringe Day and evening activities.

Who: Open to all.

Where: Taipei, Taiwan; online and at Community Hubs (locations to be announced).

Tickets: Super Early Bird tickets are now available here, NT$4,500 (US$140) for in-person attendance and NT$585 (US$18) for an online pass.

 

27-29 October

SOCAP25

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. The conference features 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: San Francisco, California, USA.

Tickets: Are available at US$1,799, visit the SOCAP25 ticket page to purchase here.

 

30 October

ImpactFest 2025

What: The annual international event, celebrating its 10th anniversary, brings together people from across the impact sector to connect with investors and collaborate to scale their social and environmental impact. 

Who: Impact entrepreneurs, creatives, investors, policymakers, NGOs and other impact change makers.

Where: The Hague, Netherlands.

Tickets: Available from €69.00 through the event website. 

 

29-31 October

Global Social and Solidarity Economy Forum 2025 (GSEF 2025)

What: The 7th edition of the Global Social and Solidarity Economy Forum (GSEF), a biennial international event that brings together stakeholders from the social and solidarity economy (SSE) ecosystem. The forum aims to share visions and practices to position SSE as a standard for the economy of tomorrow, emphasising the primacy of people and collective projects over capital. Organised by The Global Forum For Social and Solidarity Economy.

Who: Local and national governments, institutions, networks, SSE practitioners and civil society organisations from all continents, with strong French and European involvement.

Where: Bordeaux, France, at the Palais 2 l’Atlantique, with additional events at Hangar 14 in the city centre.

Tickets: More details and registration available on the official event website.

 

31 October - 4 November 

The Rural Social Enterprise Gathering 2025

What: The gathering is an event that will bring together rural social enterprises to engage in networking and discussions about the future of rural social enterprises. Hosted by Sabah Creative Economy and Innovation Centre in partnership with Social Enterprise World Forum (SEWF).

Who: Social entrepreneurs, practitioners, innovators, changemakers, funders, investors, students and anyone with an interest in social enterprise.  

Where: Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.

Tickets: More information and early bird tickets starting at RM$100 here.

 

3-5 November

Future proofing Africa: Driving sustainable investments and innovations for resilient growth

What: The African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA) annual conference. The event will feature keynote speakers, panel discussions and breakout sessions exploring how Africa can harness catalytic capital and scale impactful social enterprises to foster meaningful, lasting development across the continent.

Who: Investors, funders, social entrepreneurs, policymakers and academics. 

Where: Nairobi, Kenya.

Tickets: Early bird tickets available from US$789.87 through the event website.

 

3-5 November

Convergence Blended Finance Forum

What: The 10th anniversary of the forum brings together members of the blended finance community to discuss market trends and share insights with a focus on financial sustainability. Organised by Convergence.

Who: Financial practitioners and institutions active in blended finance, from across public, private and philanthropic sectors.

Where: Washington, DC, USA.

Tickets: Register starting at US$500 here.

 

4-6 November

The Belgian Impact Week 

What: Organised by Impact Finance Belgium, the Belgian Impact Week aims to foster discussions about building resilient economies, global progress and solutions for an equitable future. Participants will also have networking and pitching opportunities.

Who: Impact entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, civil societies and asset owners and managers.

Where: Brussels, Belgium.

Tickets: Early Bird tickets available starting at €125 here. 

 

3-7 November

10th EMES International Research Conference on Social Enterprise

What: Research-focused conference hosted across two cities to advance the field of social enterprise studies, organised by EMES.

Who: Researchers, academics, and social enterprise practitioners.

Where: Rotterdam and Utrecht, Netherlands, in person.

Tickets: Early bird rates from €300 available here.

 

5 November

Earthshot Prize Awards

What: Award ceremony for the annual global environmental award, taking place for the first time in Latin America, prior to Brazil hosting COP30 in Belém.

Who: International leaders, innovators, scientists, philanthropists, and civil society representatives.

Where: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Tickets: Not yet available.

 

10-21 November

2025 UN Climate Change Conference (COP 30)

What: The 30th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 30) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). This conference will bring together global leaders, policymakers, scientists and stakeholders to negotiate and advance international climate action, building upon the commitments of the Paris Agreement.

Who: Representatives from UNFCCC member countries, including government officials, climate experts, non-governmental organizations and other stakeholders dedicated to addressing climate change.

Where: Belém, Pará, Brazil.

Tickets: Participation typically requires accreditation through the UNFCCC. Details on registration and observer status will be provided on the official UNFCCC website.

 

17-18 November 2025

Orange Forum 2025

What: A high-level meeting of government representatives, international development organisations, institutional investors and corporates, exploring how the Global South can drive inclusive and resilient economies. Expect keynotes and panels, including government-to-government discussions and social enterprises showcases for a view from the ground. Co-hosted by Impact Investment Exchange (IIX), the organisation behind the “Orange Movement”, a global initiative aiming to empower 100m women, girls, and gender minorities to lead climate-resilient solutions.

Who: Open to the Orange Membership network and invited delegates and speakers.

Where: Jakarta, Indonesia

Tickets: Invitation only – register your interest here.

 

18 November

The Future of Social Impact Summit

What: A one-day, in-person event for people across sectors  to explore how to create meaningful, measurable change in their work, their organisations and the communities they serve.

Who: Charity, funder, social enterprise and public service professionals.

Where: London, UK.

Tickets: Available from £150 – £200 through Eventbrite.

 

19-20 November 2025

Impact Week 2025

What: Impact Week 2025 is organised by Europe’s impact investing network, Impact Europe, bringing together stakeholders from various sectors to discuss and promote impact-driven initiatives across the continent. The event aims to foster collaboration, share best practices and drive the impact agenda forward through workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities.

Who: Impact investors, social entrepreneurs, policymakers, corporate leaders, foundations, and other stakeholders committed to creating positive social and environmental impact across Europe.

Where: Malmö, Sweden.

Tickets: Registration details and ticket information will be announced closer to the event date. Interested participants can sign up for updates on the official Impact Europe website.

 

26-27 November

Impact Festival 2025

What: Focusing on sustainable innovation, this event features keynotes, expert talks, panel discussions and networking opportunities focused on driving the green transformation. Organised by Neosfer.

Who: Impact entrepreneurs, investors, corporates, policymakers and other stakeholders committed to sustainability and innovation.

Where: Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

Tickets: Start at €179 and are available on the Impact Festival website. 

 

27-28 November

Annual Africa ESG, Impact Investing & Sustainable Finance Summit

What: This event aims to bring together local, continental and global thought leaders, experts to address issues related to ESG, impact investing, sustainable finance and climate change.

Who: Policy makers, institutional investors, researchers, impact investors, financial institutions, philanthropists, activists, DFI’s, governments, private sector and NGOs.

Where: Nairobi, Kenya.

Tickets: Available from R5950,00 through the event website. 

 

11 February 2026

Beacon Forum

What: Event exploring impact-led finance. Organisers think tank NPC aim to break down silos between philanthropy and impact-led finance and find ways to release funding for people, planet and an equitable economic future..

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: Request an invitation through the event website. 

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

25-27 August 2026

AVPN Global Conference

What: The annual gathering of AVPN's network of Asia impact investors. Attendees can expect talks, networking opportunities and cultural experiences. 

Who: Impact investors, philanthropists and the social impact investing community. 

Where: New Delhi, India.

Tickets: Register your interest through the event website to be first to know about tickets, speakers and side events. 

  

8-12 September

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: Not yet available.

 

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