SOCAP26

Overview

SOCAP26 is the flagship annual conference hosted by SOCAP Global, recognized as one of the world's largest convenings for the impact investing and social capital ecosystem. The core mission of the event is to connect people working at the intersection of "money and meaning" to address major social, economic, and environmental challenges.

Key Details

• Dates: October 12–14, 2026

• Location: Convene Willis Tower in Chicago, IL (Marking the event's first move outside of San Francisco in its 18-year history).

• Event Website: SOCAP Global

Event Highlights & Format

• Themes: The event features curated tracks like "Climate Capital", which focuses on accelerating capital flow toward a full spectrum of climate action. This includes supporting community-based initiatives, nature-based solutions, and Indigenous-led stewardship to build a more resilient future.

• Activities: The three-day conference emphasizes practical collaboration. It includes expert-led panels, collaborative roundtables, entrepreneur pitch sessions, and off-site "Chicago Community Sessions" designed to bring attendees into the local neighborhoods and innovation hubs shaping the future of impact.

• Featured Speakers: The shared post highlights global leaders sharing their insights, including:

  • David Harper (Huurav Energy)

  • Lauren Grattan (Mission Driven Finance®)

  • Hibah Khan (MIT Sloan School of Management)

  • Judd Devermont (Oath Africa)

  • Dr. Solange Uwituze (Ministry of Agriculture & Animal Resources)

• Audience: The event brings together a global audience of funders, founders, philanthropists, government representatives, academics, NGOs, and community leaders aiming to scale equitable solutions.