Collection: The Impact Papers
Social enterprise and impact investing events in 2025 and 2026
Ready to network, learn and get inspired? Don't book your diary without the Pioneers Post roundup of social impact events coming soon – for social entrepreneurs, impact investors and all those working within the global impact economy.
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18 November
NPC Ignites 2025
What: Annual conference organised by UK think tank and consultancy, NPC, which focuses on growing the impact economy. Keynote speakers include Polly Neate, former CEO of Shelter and Jonathan Simmons, NPC's new CEO.
Who: Representatives of the UK impact economy, including charities, philanthropic organisations, funders, impact investors, social enterprises and other key players.
Where: London, UK.
Tickets: A limited number of bursary places are available, standard tickets from £175. Book via Ticket Tailor.
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 Philanthropy and Impact 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.
9-11 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: Information here.
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