Impact Together
Impact investors and Impact startups possess the unique ability to unite—bridging coast to coast and crossing borders, industries, and communities—to drive meaningful change, toward a more sustainable and equitable future.
Discover how together they create positive, measurable social and environmental impact. In today's world, actioning these bold aspirations holds immense importance as we face escalating global challenges such as climate change, access to quality education and healthcare. Striving for a just and equitable society remains the ultimate goal of all impact investors and entrepreneurs.
About ImpactFest
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ImpactFest Agenda
July 11
8:00 AM EDT
Impact Investors Breakfast
Join us for the impact investors breakfast. This session is on invitation only.
Investment professionals can get an invite: email us info@impact-coalition.ca See More.
8:55 AM EDT
Welcome to ImpactFest 2025
Host and Content chair, Hilary Kilgour, welcomes you to ImpactFest Second edition! See More.
9:00 AM EDT
Impact Together: Building the World We Want
With an impressive track record in impact investing, Lise shares her insights on the current state of the field through the lens of BKR Capital. She highlights the opportunities, challenges, and lessons learned in recent years. While progress has been made, there is still significant work ahead to drive meaningful and lasting change. See More.
9:15 AM EDT
$100K ImpactFest Investment Prize Finalists
Announcement of the top 3 Ventures finalist selected for the $100K ImpactFest Investment Prize. See More.
9:25 AM EDT
The State of Impact Investing
Canada has a unique opportunity to lead in shaping a more inclusive and sustainable investment landscape—grounded in planetary boundaries and strengthened by unity. This panel explores how Canadian investors and innovators are aligning capital with impact, working together to drive meaningful change at home and around the world. See More.
10:15 AM EDT
Art & Impact
Art can transcend words and worlds and become a driving force for raising awareness about environmental and social crises, bridging divides and inspiring community engagement and connection. ImpactFest brings you a conversation between Upkar Arora, CEO of Rally Assets, and Benjamin Von Wong, a visionary art activist focused on amplifying positive impact on pressing environmental topics. See More.
10:30 AM EDT
The Vital Role of Impact Entrepreneurs: Why Investing in Them Matters
Meet promising founders in the heart of innovation, startups that serve as powerful engines for social, environmental, and economic transformation. By embracing bold ideas and disruptive solutions, these entrepreneurs create businesses that not only generate financial returns but, more importantly, extra financial benefits. See More.
11:10 AM EDT
Pathways from Past to Future
A conversation between Sévrine Labelle, BDC Thrive Lab, and Kathryn Wortsman, Amplify Capital, offering a unique perspective on the journey of the Amplify Capital fund, from its early days at MaRS to the recent announcement of its third fund. Through the lens of one of Canada’s pioneering impact investment funds, this discussion will explore the evolution of the country’s impact investing ecosystem, highlighting key milestones, lessons learned, and unplanned discoveries that have shaped its early growth phase. See More.
11:30 AM EDT
Achieving Impact: Collective Efforts
Achieving impact requires a shared vision and practical strategies that foster collaboration and measurable results. By finding common ground, Startups and investors can align their strategies for greater social, environmental, and economic returns. See More.
12:10 PM EDT
That's a wrap!
The content may be over but the networking is just getting started! Head to the food tents and take this time to get to know your fellow impact peers. Winners of the 100K Impact Investment Prize will be announced this afternoon on the main stage! See More.
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