Social enterprise and impact investing events in 2024 and beyond

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25-30 November 2024

ICA Global Cooperative Conference 2024

What: Under a theme of ‘cooperatives build prosperity for all’ this event will aim to convey the people-centred, purpose-led and shared progress-driven nature of cooperatives. Hosted by the Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative and the 18 ICA member organisations in India, the event will include plenary speakers and breakout sessions. The event will officially launch the United Nations International Year of Cooperatives 2025 in the presence of global leaders. 

Who: Cooperative leaders, members and professionals engaged with the cooperative movement

Where: New Delhi, India

Tickets: Prices range between €100 and €900, available to book on the event website.

 

27-29 November 2024

Impact Week 

What: An annual conference hosted by Impact Europe (formerly known as EVPA) that aims to bring together a global community of impact investors and changemakers to explore ideas,  foster partnerships with one another, discover new trends, and launch transformative initiatives.

Who: People who work in the impact sector from around the world.

Where: Bilbao, Spain.

Tickets: Tickets available from €600 via the event website.

 

27 November

Scale Your Impact

What: The event aims to give social entrepreneurs the opportunity to learn all about the opportunities of the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and social return, speed date with large companies and strengthen your network by getting to know customers of other social enterprises. Organisers include RABO Foundation, DOEN Foundation, FNO, the municipality of Amsterdam, Buy Social (Netherlands) and Social Enterprise NL. 

Who: Social entrepreneurs, individual and institutional investors and corporate representatives

Where: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Tickets: Available for social entrepreneurs from €35 via the event website. 

 

 

Save the Date - 11 December 2024 SE100 Social Business Coffee Breaks: How to be a brilliant social enterprise employer What: Join us for the next SE100 Social Business Coffee Break webinar, when we’ll explore what it takes to be a brilliant social enterprise employer. How can you run a happy and effective team that will help drive both your mission and your business?  What are the recent changes in tax and employment law and what do they mean for your organisation? What does ‘flexible working’ actually mean and how do you set boundaries while meeting expectations?  Being a brilliant social enterprise employer can be both joyful and fraught with challenges, especially when the realities of running a sustainable business (not to mention changes law and regulation) threaten to undermine your values as a mission-led organisation. In this webinar, we welcome experts in HR and leadership to share their experiences and answer your questions. More details on our guest speakers will be announced soon. The webinar will be hosted by Tim West, founding editor of Pioneers Post.  SE100 Social Business Coffee Breaks are delivered by Pioneers Post in partnership with NatWest Social & Community Capital, NatWest bank's independent social investment charity, as part of the learning and networking programme developed for the SE100 and WISE100 Awards community. Who:  Social entrepreneurs and staff at social enterprises in management positions.  Where: Online Tickets: Available soon.

 

 

27 November 2024

Social Protection in Africa: Experiences and Demands from the Informal Economy

What: This webinar will cover critical issues surrounding social protection for informal economy workers across the African continent. This event will highlight StreetNet and its affiliates’ unified demands for policy changes. The 90-minute session will feature expert speakers who will discuss the necessary steps for achieving these demands and the broader impact of social protection policies on Africa’s informal economy.

Who: Stakeholders in workers rights in Africa.

Where: Online.

Tickets: Register for free via Zoom.

 

28 November 2024

Impact Seminar Series Benelux

What: The event, held by Phenix Capital Group, aims to bring together institutional investors and asset owners based in Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg to exchange best practices and ideas on creating innovative and scalable solutions to generate impact in private and public markets. It will consist of keynote speeches, investor panel discussions and fireside chats, a closing workshop and 15-minute InvestorConnect sessions where investors can explore a pre-screened group of scalable impact strategies.

Who: This event is designed for C-Suite, board members, portfolio managers and ESG/impact investing officers of: public and corporate pension funds and their fiduciary managers; insurance companies; sovereign wealth funds; family offices; foundations and endowments; wealth managers/private banks; development finance institutions; and faith-based organisations.

Where: Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Tickets: Register via the event website.

 

4 December 2024

UK Social Enterprise Awards 2024

What: Organised by Social Enterprise UK, the awards aim to celebrate the “very brightest stars in a brilliant community” of social entrepreneurs, with the 2024 winners revealed at the event.

Who: Social entrepreneurs, corporates and everyone supporting the social enterprise movement.

Where: Roundhouse, Chalk Farm Road, London NW1 8EH, UK

Tickets: More information and tickets available here. Prices start at £250 + VAT for individual tickets for SEUK members; from £325 + VAT  for non-members.

 

8 December 2024

IGNITE Amman: Investing in the future

What: Through keynote speeches, panel discussions and workshops this event will explore how communities in fragile regions can remain part of the global economy despite barriers like the climate crisis, digital shifts, and protracted conflicts worldwide. Themes including green economies, digital education, artificial intelligence, sustainable tourism, remote work, and agribusiness will provide a platform for discussions around resilience, adaptability, and inclusive growth, especially for those affected by conflict and displacement. Pioneers Post associate editor  Anna Patton will moderate the panel titled ‘Green Forward in Action: From Policy to Practice, Building a Green and Circular Economy in the Southern Neighbourhood’, featuring speakers from the EU, UNIDO, Expertise France, and SPARK.

Who: Stakeholders in sustainable development. 

Where: Amman, Jordan.

Tickets: Available for free via the event website. 

 

10 December 2024

Orange Forum

What: This event will highlight the impact of the Orange Movement, an initiative empowering women and gender minorities while addressing the climate crisis. The event will focus on fostering public-private partnerships, driving last-mile impact and accelerating ESG and DEI-aligned investments. 

Who: Stakeholders in inclusive and sustainable finance.

Where: Singapore.

Tickets: Register for free via the event website. 

 

11-12 December 2024

Impact Investing Forum

What: Online event. Speakers include representatives from UNDP, HSBC, Citi Wealth, BlackRock, EIB & Big Issue Invest. 

Who: Impact inestors.

Where: Online.

Tickets: Available from £529 from the event website. 

 

26-28 March 2025

Anthropy 2025

What: A three-day, in-person event that will incorporate over 180 sessions focused on creating dialogue and addressing questions on themes such as the quality of life in future Britain and the future of the planet in regards to poverty, climate change, and human rights.

Who: Leaders, founders, thought leaders and those who wish to contribute to improving Britain.

Where: Cornwall, UK.

Tickets: More information here.

 

1-4 April 2025

Skoll World Forum 2025

What: An annual conference which brings together changemakers from around the world. More information to come on the event website.

 

24-26 April 2025

ChangeNOW 2025

What: This three-day summit is returning for its 8th edition, bringing together stakeholders from across the impact sector to plan innovative and sustainable solutions through workshops, conferences and networking opportunities. Echoing the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement and inspired by World Expos, the summit aims to unite representatives of 140 countries.

Who: Open to all. 

Where: ​​Grand Palais, Paris, France.

Tickets: Super early-bird tickets are currently available from €270 for the full summit, with further discounts available for startups, self-employed people, students and jobseekers. Register here.

 

4-5 June 2025

The Latin American Impact Investment Summit (CLIIQ)

What: A conference aiming to activate the impact investment community to address key social and environmental issues in Latin America. Key themes for the 2025 event are the intersection between climate and gender; technology for sustainable development and construction of impact ecosystems through collective action. 

Who: Impact investors, social entrepreneurs, policy makers and other members of the impact community.  

Where: ​​Quito, Ecuador.

Tickets: Available from $550 via the event website. 

 

11-12 June 2025

3rd Africa Impact Summit

What: Event organiser the Africa Impact Investing Group says the event will emphasise building platforms to mobilise capital at scale for impact, especially for small and medium enterprises, policy action to accelerate and scale progress and research and knowledge capture to inform action and enable scaling of what works. The summit will include a pre-event tour of relevant organisations for delegates to learn about the region’s impact economy, and deal rooms facilitated by Deal Source Africa.

Who: People who work in the impact sector from around the world. 

Where: ​​Accra, Ghana

Tickets: Not yet available

 

9-11 September 2025

AVPN Global Conference 2025

What: The annual gathering of AVPN’s network of Asian impact investors, hosted in partnership with the Hong Kong Jockey Club. Attendees can expect talks, networking opportunities and cultural experiences.

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

Where: Hong Kong.

Tickets: More information to come.

 

7-9 October 2025

GIIN Impact Forum

What: A global impact investing event including keynote speakers, panel discussions and interactive sessions. Organisers the Global Impact Investing Network anticipate more than 1,600 impact investors will attend. 

Who: Impact investors from a range of financial institutions, including pensions, venture capital funds, government agencies and NGOs.

Where: Berlin, Germany.

Tickets: To be published on the event website in due course. 

 

27-31 October 2025

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.

 

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