12 Real-World Examples of Systems Change in Action
Twelve SOCAP24 speakers share powerful, real-world examples of how to challenge the status quo and achieve meaningful systems change.
SOCAP is a break from the walls that historically divide us, including the geographical lines that separate us. This is where movement makers and institutional investors learn from each other; it’s where academics share research with operators on the ground, and where entrepreneurs showcase their scalable, world-changing ideas. SOCAP forges profound and powerful connections.
Location: San Francisco, California
Date: October 28–30, 2024
A Global Ecosystem
SOCAP Global is convening a global ecosystem and marketplace through live experiences year-round that inspire and enable impact.
There is a truly global spirit here. This may be happening in San Francisco, but you can really feel that energy from Latin America, the energy from Asia, the energy from Africa.
— Durreen Shahnaz, Founder of Impact Investment Exchange (IIX) and IIX Foundation
A Community of Innovators
Partner with us and the SOCAP community, connecting diverse organizations and their ecosystems to accelerate progress around a shared mission.
You can make some unexpected connections that can really help spark new ideas. This work is all about relationships and community, so SOCAP is an incredible place to make those connections.
— Susie Lee, Program Related Investment Officer at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation
A Path to Excellence
SOCAP Global and the Sorenson Impact Institute are amplifying expertise to scale impact and empower all to shape our future economy.
The SOCAP community is generous and welcoming, so this makes networking opportunities unique for newcomers and veterans alike. Our advice is to come to the event open to connecting, ready to share people’s passion for what they do, and eager to build connections and trust to achieve a better future for all.
— Michelle Arevalo-Carpenter, Executive Director of Strategy and Content at SOCAP Global and plenary speaker at SOCAP23
Social Entrepreneurship
The SOCAP Fellowship is just one example of how SOCAP uplifts social entrepreneurs from around the globe and intentionally connects them to funders in a direct and holistic way.
SOCAP is key and imperative to every social entrepreneur. It helps you learn about what is happening in the world and at the same time, experience an event where you find like-minded people and expand your network and knowledge.
— Hubert Bendfeldt Vasquez, Utz Box, SOCAP23 Entrepreneur Program Cohort Member
Twelve SOCAP24 speakers share powerful, real-world examples of how to challenge the status quo and achieve meaningful systems change.
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From October 28 to 20, 2024, one of the largest communities of global impact leaders, practitioners, investors, entrepreneurs, and more gathered in the heart of downtown San Francisco with one common goal: mobilizing capital to address our world’s most critical issues.
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