Unlock the Power of Markets for Impact

Why Attend SOCAP24?

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

Why SOCAP Matters to Global Impact

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A Global Ecosystem

Convening

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

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A Community of Innovators

Partner With Us

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

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A Path to Excellence

Building Connections

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

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Social Entrepreneurship

SOCAP Fellowship

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

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How SOCAP24 Facilitates Deal Flow for Impact

SOCAP Global is committed to driving positive social and environmental change and building a more sustainable future, in large part by prioritizing deal flow for impact and creating a dynamic space for investment and collaboration.

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SOCAP Event Videos

2023: A Look at 16 Years of SOCAP

SOCAP serves as one of the world’s largest gatherings for the impact ecosystem driving market-based solutions to the world’s most pressing issues. Learn more about our history and impact in this video!

Supporting the Front Lines of Climate Justice

Explore how foundations and endowments can align investments to create a financial commons that restores access, land, and capacity for regenerative wealth generation within communities by supporting environmental justice communities and their solutions.

Activating Untapped Assets for Impact

In a rapidly evolving world faced with formidable social and environmental challenges, the urgency of mobilizing and deploying capital for positive impact is crucial. This forward-thinking SOCAP23 panel brings together trailblazers to delve into state-of-the-art strategies for unlocking capital for impact investing.

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