Each of the five SOCAP26 tracks opened with a virtual webinar in the weeks leading up to Chicago, October 12–14. The panels featured a deep dive into the state of the field by distinguished leaders from across sectors and around the world. They also gave participants a head start on the event, building shared context and network connections ahead of SOCAP26 so there is more time on-site for deeper conversations and collaborative problem-solving.
Each session featured members of our Content Curation Councils(opens in new tab), a diverse group of thought leaders who work with the SOCAP content team to help shape dynamic, solutions-oriented programming.
Watch the panel recordings below!
Pathways to Shared Prosperity
Reimagine how investment, policy, and inclusive approaches to work, ownership, and economic participation can drive shared prosperity, strengthen communities, and create lasting impact.
Featuring:
- David Bank, ImpactAlpha (moderator)
- David Kenney, Project Equity
- Derek Hansom, Seven Generations Capital
- Morgan Simon, Candide Group
- John Holdsclaw IV, Rochdale Capital
The Value of Culture & Place
Strengthen communities through investment in local systems, creative economies, and culture-rooted development. From affordable housing to narrative power to scaling proven solutions, discover how investment and action can be shaped by and held accountable to the places they serve.
Featuring:
- Somalisa Sahoo, Cogent Consulting PBC (moderator)
- Kafi Lindsay, ImpactPHL
- Rahkii Holman, Community Works West
- Shannon McGhee, SEED SPOT
A Future That Works for Everyone
Design infrastructure that ensures everyone has the opportunity to thrive. From digital inclusion and longevity security to accessible communities transportation and ethical policies, examine concrete steps leaders, investors, businesses, and communities can take to ensure all people can fully participate.
Featuring:
- Peter Kaldes, Next50 (moderator)
- Jill Gass, Easterseals Southwest Florida
- Jonathan Mooney, The Divergent Impact Fund
- Nicole Heckman, AARP Foundation
Shaping Capital Systems
Explore how different forms of capital, from philanthropy to institutional investment, can work together to unlock sidelined resources, reduce friction, and create new pathways for deployment.
Featuring:
- Mark Newberg, Stockbridge Advisors, LLC (moderator)
- Bulbul Gupta, Pacific Community Ventures
- Rob Tashima, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
- Laís Rocha, VOX Capital
Climate Capital
Accelerate the flow of capital into climate solutions at every scale. From community-based initiatives to nature-based solutions to Indigenous-led stewardship, explore how to move money faster toward the full spectrum of climate action.
Featuring:
- Chrystel Cornelius, Oweesta Corporation (moderator)
- Alaina Harkness, Current
- Betsy Fore, Velveteen Ventures
- Jonas Skattum Svegaarden, Katapult Ocean
- Laura Ortiz Montemayor, Regenera Ventures Fund
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