Social Impact Day — Technology for Meaningful Social and Environmental Change
Social Impact Day is an international event series bringing together technology, capital and organisations working to address significant social and environmental challenges.
The series connects impact-tech startups, investors, corporate leaders, foundations, nonprofit and institutional organisations, researchers and public-sector representatives.
Events take place alongside major international technology and impact conferences, creating opportunities to discuss solutions that can be implemented, funded and scaled.
The series is created and operated by TechEmbassy.
Social Impact Day
Technology, institutions and communities working toward practical impact.
Locations
Event Calendar and International Locations
Social Impact Day is developed around conferences where technology companies, investors, corporations and international impact organisations come together.
The first announced edition in the current calendar will take place in Lisbon on 11 November 2026 during Web Summit.
Further events are being developed around ChangeNOW, SOCAP, Web Summit and other major conferences across Europe, North America and additional international markets.
Each edition responds to the priorities of its host city and region while remaining part of one connected international series.
Definition
What We Mean by Social Impact
Social Impact Day extends beyond philanthropy, broad sustainability statements and conventional corporate responsibility programmes.
The series focuses on practical solutions that use technology, new business models and cross-sector collaboration to create measurable social or environmental outcomes.
Participants may include commercial technology companies, social enterprises, nonprofit projects and institutional initiatives. The essential requirements are a clearly defined problem, real users or beneficiaries, a practical path to implementation and the potential to scale.
The objective is to move the impact conversation from intentions towards solutions, investment, pilot projects and long-term partnerships.
Topics
Topics Across the Series
Social Impact Day covers several interconnected areas.
Climate and Sustainability
Technologies supporting sustainable consumption, the circular economy, resource management, emissions reduction and climate adaptation.
Accessibility and Inclusion
Solutions expanding access to digital products, infrastructure, services and economic opportunities.
Education and Workforce Development
New learning models, professional reskilling, access to knowledge and technologies supporting the future of work.
Financial Inclusion and Economic Mobility
Products helping individuals, entrepreneurs and underserved communities access financial tools and new economic opportunities.
Community Innovation and Resilience
Technologies strengthening local communities, social infrastructure and the ability of cities and organisations to respond to disruption.
Responsible Technology and AI for Good
Responsible applications of artificial intelligence, data and digital platforms designed to address public and societal needs.
The focus of each edition is adapted to its city, conference and participating partners.
Audience
Who Participates in Social Impact Day
Impact-Tech Founders and Social Entrepreneurs
Founders present scalable solutions and meet investors, corporations and organisations that may support their implementation.
Impact Investors and Venture Funds
Investors gain access to selected companies combining commercial potential with credible social or environmental outcomes.
Corporate Innovation and Sustainability Teams
Corporate leaders discover technologies, meet potential partners and explore pilot projects connected to their business and impact priorities.
Foundations and Development Organisations
Foundations identify solutions that may strengthen existing programmes, enter new markets or extend their impact.
Government and Public-Sector Representatives
Public-sector participants explore the use of technology in public services, urban infrastructure and community programmes.
Universities, Researchers and Ecosystem Organisations
Academic and ecosystem partners contribute research, expertise, professional communities and access to local impact networks.
Participation is curated to support relevant conversations between solution providers, capital providers and organisations capable of implementing projects.
Formats
Event Formats
Depending on the city and programme focus, Social Impact Day may include:
Expert Panels and Fireside Chats
Discussions with business leaders, investors, founders and representatives of institutional organisations.
Impact Startup Showcases and Pitch Competitions
Presentations by selected startups to impact investors, corporate representatives, experts and potential partners.
Challenge and Solution Roundtables
Focused discussions where organisations present specific challenges and technology companies explore possible solutions.
Investor and Partner Feedback Sessions
Structured feedback for founders from investors, industry experts and potential customers.
Curated Meetings and Networking
Relevant introductions between participants with complementary interests, resources and objectives.
Each format is designed to create not only public discussion, but also a foundation for collaboration after the event.
Startups
Impact-Tech Startup Programme
Selected Social Impact Day editions include a dedicated programme for technology startups and social enterprises.
The selection process considers:
- the significance and clarity of the problem being addressed
- the role of technology within the solution
- evidence of a product, users or validated market need
- the sustainability of the business or operating model
- the potential to scale
- the ability to define and measure impact
- relevance to the focus of the specific event
Selected companies may participate in pitch competitions, expert sessions, investor meetings and introductions to corporate and institutional partners.
Participation does not guarantee investment or a pilot project. The programme provides access to a relevant audience, professional evaluation and relationships that may continue after the event.
Collaboration
From Understanding the Problem to Practical Collaboration
Social Impact Day connects four groups that often operate separately:
- organisations with a direct understanding of social or environmental challenges
- technology companies capable of developing solutions
- investors and funders able to provide capital
- corporate and institutional partners able to implement and scale projects
For corporations, the series provides a structured way to discover solutions and develop a substantive impact agenda.
For investors, it creates access to qualified impact-tech companies and projects.
For startups, it provides connections with capital, potential customers and implementation partners.
For foundations, governments and nonprofit organisations, it offers access to technologies and entrepreneurial models that may strengthen their programmes.
Partners
Partnership Opportunities
A company or organisation can support the international series, an individual event, a thematic area or a specific programme format.
Series Partnership
Participation across several Social Impact Day editions and markets.
Edition Partnership
A partnership focused on one event, conference, city or regional audience.
Impact Challenge Partnership
A programme developed around a specific social, environmental or technological challenge identified by the partner.
Startup Programme Partnership
Participation in startup sourcing, selection, the jury, pitch competitions and continued engagement with selected projects.
Impact Investment Partnership
Participation in the investment programme and engagement with impact funds, family offices and other capital providers.
Institutional and Ecosystem Partnership
Collaboration with foundations, associations, public-sector organisations, universities and impact communities.
Media and Knowledge Partnership
Editorial coverage, research, expert content and distribution of programme insights.
A partnership may begin with one event and develop across several cities within the international series.
Contact
Become Part of Social Impact Day
We welcome collaboration with impact-tech companies, investors, corporations, foundations, international organisations, public-sector institutions, universities, accelerators, professional communities and media organisations.
Startups can apply for selection and participation in a showcase or pitch programme. Investors can join the selection process and expert programme. Corporations and institutional organisations can present their challenges, identify relevant technologies and develop a dedicated event format.
Social Impact Day brings together the people, technology and capital required to turn meaningful ideas into scalable practical solutions.