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Impact Events 2026-27
Are you passionate about meeting other change-makers? Here’s a helpful list of all social value, social impact, climate change, ESG, CSR, sustainability, public sector, construction, third sector and impact investing events happening across the world.
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Public sector, social value and third sector events – UK Based
| Event | Focus area | Date | Details | Organiser | Tickets | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIDx® The Big One 2026 | Other | Date in November TBA | More details to come | APMP | Further info | TBA, UK |
| Digigov Expo 2026 | Public sector | 23–24 September 2026 | UK public sector digital transformation expo. | DigiGov Expo | Further info | ExCeL, London, UK |
| LGA Annual Conference 2026 | Public sector | 7–9 July 2026 | UK local government annual conference. | Local Government Association | Further info | Bournemouth, UK |
| Power Shift 2026 | Public sector | Date TBA | Power Shift offers access to top government leaders, exclusive policy updates, and inspiring success stories from councils that pioneered growth and innovation. Gain insights into securing resources, influencing decision-makers, and empowering your community with local control. | National Association of Local Councils | Further info | London, UK |
| Procurex England 2026 | Public sector | 18 June 2026 | Procurex England, the leading public procurement event in England, will take place in Liverpool in June 2026, bringing together buyers, suppliers, leaders and influencers from across England’s £380 billion public procurement marketplace. | Procurex | Further info | Exhibition Centre Liverpool, UK |
| Constellia Customer Summit 2026 | Social value | 26 February 2026 | This year’s theme, ‘Making It Happen’, recognises the critical role that procurement plays in driving positive change in public services. | Constellia Ltd | Further info | Westminster, London |
| Festival of Place: Social Impact | Social Value | 2-3 February 2026 | Understanding place-based impact: How to measure it and make it happen Social Impact focuses on the latest research, metrics, and examples of how to make a positive difference through work on place. | Festival of Place | £150 | Virtual |
| Festival of Place 2026 | Social value | 10 Jun 2026 | Brings together professionals working pan-industry in urban regeneration, place-based impact investing, social impact, climate resilience, community engagement, design and development. | Festival of Place | Further info | Wembly, London |
| Futurebuild 2026 | Social value | 3–5 March 2026 | Built environment event for sustainability, innovation and construction. | Futurebuild | Further info | ExCeL, London, UK |
| Housing 2026 | Social value | 23–25 June 2026 | Major UK housing sector conference and exhibition. | Ocean Media Group Limited | Further info | Manchester Central, UK |
| The ICRS Exchange | Social Value | Date TBA | With growing scrutiny on sustainability, this year’s ICRS Exchange highlights practical strategies that create real value demonstrating that purpose and profit go hand in hand. Now open to members and, for the first time, non-members. | Institute of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability | Further info | London, UK |
| Interchange ’26 | Social Value | 3-4 March 2026 | Now in its fourth year, Interchange is the UK’s leading annual meeting place for the integrated transport infrastructure community. | Meeting of Minds | Further info | Manchester, UK |
| Introduction to Social Value series | Social value | Multiple dates | Social Value gets us to think about how our businesses can support society/communities and how our businesses can impact on current issues in society, to improve the planet for future generations. This programme will explain how Social Value is becoming an ever-larger part of the evaluation criteria for public sector contracts and how to respond to this. Runs every few months – check website for details. | GM Business Growth Hub | Further info | Manchester, UK |
| London Build Expo 2026 | Social value | 25-26 November 2026 | Meet and do business with the UK’s contractors, architects, specifiers, developers, local councils, housing associations, house build engineers, suppliers and construction professionals. | Oliver Kinross | Further info | Olympia, London, UK |
| Institute of Social Value 2026 Annual Conference | Social value | Date TBA | Join us for our two-day hybrid conference exploring how social value is reshaping systems, practice, and purpose in the UK. | Institute of Social Value | Further info | TBA |
| Social Value Week | Social Value | April 2026 TBA | This week will look at how technology companies are supporting social value initiatives and how techUK members have used the policy in central government contracts to deliver meaningful outcomes for communities, explore social value in Local Government and the challenges and areas of success there, and explore if social value is really fit for purpose and how it can be better optimised. | Tech UK | Members only | Virtual |
| Social Recruitment Advocacy Group (SRAG) Events | Social Value | Dates TBA | Whether you’re a seasoned Social Value professional or just starting out, our Summits inform best practice in Social Recruitment across all industries and sectors, and provide opportunities for connection and celebration. Regular events, visit website for details | People Plus | Free | Cardiff, Wales, UK |
| Social Value in the Built Environment 2026 | Social value | 6 March 2026 | A thorough full-day course exploring how the built environment industry can understand, measure, and communicate its social value. | UK Green Building Council | Further info | London, UK |
| Young Professionals in Social Value (YPSV) | Social value | 15 January | “Shaping Careers in Social Value”, an interactive networking session. What to expect: Career Mapping: Explore your professional journey and plan your next steps. Networking & Nibbles: Connect with peers and industry leaders. Industry Impact: Contribute to outputs that will influence the social value sector. | Young Professionals in Social Value (YPSV | Further info | Manchester, UK |
| UK Construction Week Birmingham 2026 | Social value | 29 September – 1 October 2026 | With leading construction products, all of the major construction professional bodies, international pavilions, industry and government leaders, and plenty of entertainment over 3 days, this is the must attend event for construction professionals from all over the UK and beyond – in Birmingham. | Media 10 Ltd | Free | NEC, Birmingham, UK |
| UK Construction Week London 2026 | Social value | 12-14 May 2026 | With leading construction products, all of the major construction professional bodies, international pavilions, industry and government leaders, and plenty of entertainment over 3 days, this is the must attend event for construction professionals from all over the UK and beyond – in London. | Media 10 Ltd | Free | ExCeL, London, UK |
| UK Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) 2026 | Social value | 19–21 May 2026 | This 3-day extravaganza is a perfect storm – bringing together a spectacular array of key decision-makers from every area of the built environment: the public sector – with every core UK city and region involved – alongside government, investors, funders, developers, housebuilders, and more. | UKREiiF | Further info | Royal Armouries, Leeds, UK |
| Social Enterprise NI: Annual Conference 2026 | Third sector | 26 February 2026 | The Annual Social Enterprise Conference will bring together social entrepreneurs, business leaders from private sector, policymakers, and local council representatives to explore the opportunities that Social Value brings to the wider Northern Ireland economy through partnership working. | Social Enterprise NI | Further info | Derry, Ireland |
Public sector, social value and third sector events – International
| Event | Focus area | Date | Details | Organiser | Tickets | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collective Impact Action Summit 2026 | Social value | 14 -16 April 2026 | 1,000+ social changemakers from across sectors will come together to learn, share, and inspire about how to engage in community collaborations that center equity and belonging in collective impact work. | Collective Impact Forum | $199-$449 | Virtual |
| Engage for Good Conference 2026 | Social value | 21-24 April 2026 | For over 20 years, the Engage for Good Conference has been the premier Corporate Social Impact Event, bringing together business leaders, non-profit and corporate practitioners, and technical experts to learn how to build partnerships that benefit the cause and the business. | Engage for Good | $1,795-$2,745 | Palm Springs, CA, USA |
| Elevate 2025 | Third sector | 25-27 February 2025 | Attend Elevate to inspire your thinking and action on today’s social and political landscape, the rapidly changing and competitive fundraising work, and tools for building strong nonprofit organisations. | Nonprofit Leadership Alliance | Further info | Virtual |
| Upstream Festival 2025 | Third sector | 21-22 May 2025 | A two-day event, organised by Upstream, with the aim of supporting startups with their growth. | Upstream | Further info | TBD |
| Event | Focus area | Date | Details | Organiser | Tickets | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B Corp Fest 2026 | CSR | 3 June 2026 | B Corp Fest: a business festival like no other! Mingle with like-minded people, meet amazing speakers and explore what B Corp truly means. | The Wellbeing Farm Ltd | Further info | The Wellbeing Farm, Edgworth, UK |
| Benevity Live! 2026 | CSR | 2-4 June 2026 | Conference for purpose-driven corporate impact practitioners (community investment, volunteering, giving). | Benevity Inc | Further info | Scotsdale, AZ, USA (and virtual) |
| International Corporate Citizenship Conference 2026 | CSR | 26-28 April 2026 | Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship annual conference for CSR professionals. | Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship (BCCCC) | Further info | Los Angeles, CA |
| National Diversity & Leadership Conference 2026 | CSR | 10-12 March 2026 | Conference attendees include leaders and decision-makers from a variety of industries. With various sessions, workshops, and featured speakers that cover a wide range of topics, you can adapt your experience for optimal learning. From understanding how to be a better leader and creating a better workplace to embracing Multiculturalism and Diversity, there is something here for you. | Diversity First | Further info | Virtual |
Environmental, social and governance-focused events – UK Based
| Event | Focus area | Date | Details | Organiser | Tickets | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Annual Sustainability Week 2026 | ESG | 2-4 March 2026 | Sustainability Week, including the Energy Transition Summit, returns for its tenth anniversary focusing on sustaining planet and profit. | Economist Events | Further info | London, UK (and virtual) |
| Anthropy 2026 | ESG | 25-27 March 2026 | 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. | Anthropy | Further info | Eden Project, Cornwall, UK |
| Better Business Summit | ESG | 2026 paused / 2027 dates TBA | The Better Business Summit is the annual flagship conference by the Better Business Network, a community for like my new business leaders that want to create positive action. Paused in 2026; North returns Jan 2027 (Manchester); South returns later 2027 (Brighton) | Better Business Network | Further info | TBA |
| Global Sustainability Partnership Network 2026 | ESG | 4-5 June 2026 | The GSPN community are inspired by the change we wish to see in the world — one where business, society and sustainability can coexist. We expect to see a momentous shift in climate action, with a complete overhaul of existing systems to a new normal, where sustainable practices are starting to embed across all sectors and scales of society. | Global Sustainability Partnership Network | Further info | Radisson Blu, Heathrow, UK |
| Innovation Zero 2026 | ESG | 28–29 April 2026 | UK net zero congress and exhibition. | Clean Tech Events Ltd | Further info | London, UK |
| National LetsRecycle Conference 2026 | ESG | 4 June 2026 | The National Letsrecycle Conference returns in 2026 to bring the UK waste and resource recovery sector together for a full day of policy updates, practical insight and strategic debate. Building on last year’s in‑depth sessions, the 2026 programme will explore the policy, operational and commercial shifts shaping the sector – from regulatory reform and simpler recycling to digital tracking, producer responsibility and the evolving economics of waste. | LetsRecycle | Further info | Westminster, UK |
| Reset London 2026 | ESG | 23-24 June 2026 | Its aim is to bridge the gap between sustainability change-makers, business leaders and government by offering present and future net-zero business solutions, along with the financing needed to implement them. | Reset Connect | Further info | ExCeL, London, UK |
| Reset Connect North | ESG | 3-4 March 2026 | Reset Connect North sits at the forefront of the UK’s green industrial revolution, a growing green economy driving the region’s transition. Spotlighting the North’s strengths in innovation, decarbonisation, clean energy and infrastructure to unlock new opportunities for collaboration, investment, growth and jobs. | Reset Connect | Further info | Leeds, UK |
| Sustainability Data & Reporting Europe 2026 | ESG | 2-3 June 2026 | The go-to event for corporate practitioners shaping their sustainability reporting strategies; providing practical how-to answers to help you meet the demands of regulated reporting. | Reuters Events | Further info | London, UK |
Environmental, social and governance-focused events – International
| Event | Focus area | Date | Details | Organiser | Tickets | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Conference on Sustainable Development 2026 | ESG | 9-10 September 2026 | The 14th ICSD 2026 draws inspiration from the pressing challenges of environmental, economic, and socio-cultural sustainability, addressing the needs of present and future generations within a global-scale context. | European Center of Sustainable Development | Further info | Rome, Italy |
| 18th Annual Research Conference 2026 | ESG | 7-10 June 2026 | The Alliance for Research on Corporate Sustainability (ARCS) is a partnership among academic institutions created to provide data and networking opportunities to facilitate research on corporate sustainability. | Alliance for Research on Corporate Sustainability (ARCS) | Further info | Singapore |
| ACCP Annual Conference 2026 | ESG | 14–16 September 2026 | ACCP’s Annual Conference is a transformative experience. It’s where corporate social impact practitioners gather to discover practical strategies that drive results, connect with supportive and knowledgeable peers, and find solutions to their most pressing challenges. | Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals (ACCP) | Further info | Boston, MA, USA |
| ANDE Global Annual Conference 2026 | ESG | September 2026 | Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs’ annual conference and celebration of ANDE’s 17th anniversary. | Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs | Ticket information will be published on ANDE’s website at a later date | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Ashoka Changemaker Summit 2026 | ESG | TBA | The Ashoka Changemaker Summit is Ashoka’s largest and most relevant gathering of social innovators, where we connect our vast community of world-leading social entrepreneurs, young changemakers and leaders from business and philanthropy to advance together in our systemic approach to build an everyone a changemaker world. | Ashoka | Further info | TBA |
| bbcon 2026 | ESG | TBA | bbcon welcomes thousands of social impact professionals for three days of unmatched networking, the latest in industry trends, and inspiring keynotes. | Blackbaud Inc | Further info | Philadelphia, USA |
| Change NOW | ESG | 30-31 March & 1 April 2026 | An annual global event focused on sustainability and positive impact, bringing together innovators, entrepreneurs, investo | Further info | Paris, France | |
| GreenBiz 2026 | ESG | 17-19 February 2026 | GreenBiz is the premier sustainability conference for business leaders seeking hands-on, tangible solutions. Join this growing community to recharge and learn what’s next in decarbonization, biodiversity, supply chains, strategic communications and much more — so you can continue to accelerate your impact and your career. | GreenBiz Group Inc | Further info | Phoenix AZ, USA |
| Impact Leaders Summit 2026 | ESG | 27 January 2026 | Europe’s impact leaders are invited to join us for a two-day event celebrating our first 20 years – and reimagining the next 20. | Impact Europe | Further info | Online |
| Impact Week 2026 | ESG | TBD November 2026 | Impact Week is a unique opportunity for the global community of investing for impact changemakers to encounter cutting-edge ideas, discover new trends and engage with partners, old and new, to maximise their impact for people and the planet. | Impact Europe | Further info | TBD |
| Opportunity Collaboration 2026 | ESG | 2-6 November 2026 | Opportunity Collaboration is an international network seeking to build sustainable solutions to poverty and injustice, this summit is designed to enable attendees to network and advance their organisation’s social impact initiative. | Opportunity Collaboration | Further info | Albufeira, Portugal |
| Sustainable Brands San Diego 2026 | ESG | 8-10 June 2026 | This event brings together sustainability teams, brand strategists, marketing experts, and innovation professionals to collaborate and drive good business growth. | Sustainable Brands | Further info | Town & Country Resort, San Diego, USA |
| US SIF’s Forum 2026 | ESG | 24-26 June 2026 | The largest US convening of leaders across the capital markets ecosystem coming together to drive a more sustainable economy. For over a decade, US SIF has gathered decision-makers from the institutional, retail, financial services and public policy space to share the ideas that help them navigate and shape the sustainable investing landscape. | US SIF | Further info | Washington DC, USA |
Climate change events – UK Based
| Event | Focus area | Date | Details | Organiser | Tickets | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Earth Summit 2026 | Climate change | 13–18 October 2026 | The Blue Earth Summit brings together innovators, investors, corporates, policymakers and campaigners focused on positive change for people and the planet. | BES Ltd | Further info | London, UK |
| London Climate Action Week 2026 | Climate change | 20–28 June 2026 | City-wide week mobilising London’s climate ecosystem to accelerate global and local climate action. | E3G | Further info | London, UK (and virtual) |
Climate change events – International
| Event | Focus area | Date | Details | Organiser | Tickets | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Conference on Climate Change and Global Warming 2025 | Climate change | 23-25 July 2026 | The World Conference on Climate Change and Global Warming (CCGCONF) offers an interdisciplinary forum for the discussion of the impact of climate change and global warming in the global context. | CCGCONF | 160-420 Euros | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Climate Week 2026 | Climate change | 21–27 September 2026 | Largest annual climate event of its kind in New York City, convening hundreds of events across the week. | The Climate Group | Further info | New York, USA |
| The National Climate Change Conference 2026 | Climate change | 2026 dates TBA | Join us at The National Climate Change Conference 2026 to hear the latest guidance and policies from the new Labour government, and their proposals to empower local government to reach their ambitious targets. | Government Events – Part of the Professional Development Group | £330-£499 | Virtual |
| UN COP31 Conference 2026 | Climate change | 9–20 November 2026 | UN Climate Change Conference (COP31). | United Nations | Further info | Antalya, Turkey |
| World Health Summit 2026 | Climate change | 11-13 October 2026 | International platform for global health, convening stakeholders to set the agenda for a healthier future. | World Health Summit | Further info | Berlin, Germany |
| World Sustainable Development Summit 2026 | Climate change | 25-26 February, 2026 | Annual summit focused on partnerships and action for sustainability objective | WSDS Secretariat | Further info | New Delhi, India |
(Last updated: January 2026)
