ImpactFest 2026 unites the leading voices of the impact ecosystem, investors, entrepreneurs, and visionaries alike, around a bold conviction: purpose-driven capital doesn’t just compete, it outperforms.
July 9th, 2026
ImpactFest
When Impact Outperforms
What to expect from ImpactFest 2026:
Expect bold conversations and zero-sugar-coating. We’re diving into how impact-driven capital can solve the world's most pressing social and environmental hurdles. Through real-world insights and practitioner-led sessions, you’ll discover how to turn innovative ideas into tangible, scalable outcomes alongside the leaders shaping a sustainable future.
You’ll walk away with:
- Practical scaling strategies
Real-world blueprints for growing both social impact and financial performance. - The Inside Track
Direct insights from Canada’s leading impact investors and high-impact founders. - New Partnerships
High-value networking opportunities to find your next collaborator within the impact ecosystem. - Creative Problem Solving
Inspiration and actionable frameworks to tackle global challenges with a collaborative edge.
Who should attend
ImpactFest is designed exclusively for:
- Impact Investors: Both current pros and aspiring investors looking for high-quality deal flow.
- Impact Entrepreneurs: Founders and leaders building purpose-driven ventures, aiming to scale both impact and performance.
- Ecosystem Leaders: The movers and shakers driving systemic change across Canada and beyond.
- The Impact-Curious: Professionals ready to bridge the gap between social innovation and traditional entrepreneurship.
You’ll get the most value if you are:
- Seeking actionable strategies: You’re tired of theory and want to see what’s actually working in the field.
- Looking to collaborate: You believe that solving global challenges requires a collective, coordinated effort.
- Ready to act boldly: You want to be part of the next generation of purpose-driven leadership.
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Seeking networking and partnership opportunities within Canada’s impact ecosystem.
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Inspired to act collaboratively and creatively in addressing global challenges.
ImpactFest 2026 Agenda
July 09
9:00 AM EDT
Welcome to ImpactFest - When Impact Outperforms
What does it mean to build and invest for impact in 2026? We open ImpactFest with a moment to set the stage — why this community exists, what's at stake, and why the most exciting chapter for impact in Canada is just beginning. See More.
9:10 AM EDT
Rethinking How We Scale Beyond Borders
Canadian impact ventures have proven they can create real change at home. But what does it take to scale that change across borders? See More.
9:35 AM EDT
Beyond the Term Sheet: Navigating the Capital Stack for Real-World Impact
This panel brings allocators and operators together to unpack how the best founder-funder partnerships get built, where impact and blended capital unlock the rest of the stack, and how founders can tell a capital story that resonates across investors. See More.
10:45 AM EDT
Hard Truths: Where Canada’s Ecosystem Must Evolve to Succeed
The Canadian impact ecosystem is on the right track, but honesty requires that we name what is holding it back. This keynote doesn't pull punches: it takes an honest look at the gaps, the missed opportunities, and the bold moves our ecosystem needs to make to compete and lead on the global stage. See More.
11:10 AM EDT
Founders at Different Stages: From First Cheque to Series A: The Reality of Building for Impact
Founders at different inflection points share the unfiltered truth about momentum, doubt, capital, and the mission that drives their actions. See More.
11:55 AM EDT
That's a Wrap, Now Let's Eat!
A moment to celebrate what was built in the room today, the conversations started, the connections made, and the ideas that won't let go. See you at lunch! See More.
Partners
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