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Some say the ecosystem is not ready. Some say impact ventures are scarce. Some say funding is not there. Some say businesses are changing too slowly. They say we have a long way to go.
We beg to differ.
In the face of new and more urgent societal and environmental challenges daily, we bring together key change makers and impact enablers and providers – impact investors, impact ventures, corporates, foundations and non-governmental organizations, and other key players. We bring the world to South-East Europe and we are showcasing the innovation and impact we are creating in the region.
There has never been a greater need to change the world. There is no time to argue about the means - we must all work together.
Join us for two days of TED-like talks, engaging and focused panel discussions, pitch sessions and much more with one underlying theme - creating and scaling impact, and doing it fast.
The second edition of a unique and first of a kind conference in South-East Europe. We are focused on accelerating the effect of social impact we are creating and building together.
At Impact 2018 we brought European and American pioneers of social impact to Zagreb to showcase the best practices, ideas and projects. In 2019, we bring leaders in the industry of impact investing, management, promotion and measurement to Belgrade, hosting more than 250 impacters at Kombank Dvorana.
Social impact investors from across the globe visit SE Europe to meet with potential investees.
Learn more about impact in climate change mitigation, agriculture, responsible consumption, education and children, women and employment, human rights and migration.
Meet and start collaborating with exciting international organisations, funds, ventures and businesses.
Carmen is a Partner at MiLA.vc, an accelerator and venture capital fund that invests in technology-enabled hardware across industries including: Food&AgTech, Cleantech & New Materials, Biotech & Medical Devices, Mobility & Aerospace, etc.
Silvia is responsible for the Social Impact Programmes within the Mandate Management team of the European Investment Fund, the specialist provider of risk finance to benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) across Europe.
Mark has joined UnLtd as CEO in May 2016, prior to which he was a Partner at Leader’s Quest, developing a global community of purpose -driven leaders across private, public and social sectors, and a Trustee of the foundation of impact investor Bridges Ventures. Mark has over 20 years’ experience in the charity and social entrepreneurship sectors, most recently as Chief Executive of CW+, the charity for Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.
Mona has been working with chocolate as a hobby and has founded Harry Specters to craft the most delicious chocolates and create employment for young people with autism, and for every £1 of profit made at Harry Specters, 60p would is set aside for furthering the social aims of the business.
Jeremy Nicholls is a director and one of the founders of Social Value International, a membership organisation for individuals and organisations supporting principles and standards in accounting for social and environmental value.
David is the visionary founder and Managing Director of Just Business a social impact investment firm. His portfolio of successful ventures includes REBBL - top organic beverage in the USA, Z Shoes an organic shoe company, and Not For Sale, a global anti-human trafficking organization.
A variety of keynotes, panel discussions and pitches to keep you entertained, informed and inspired, with breaks designed for most impactful networking
18 February 2019, 18.30 – 21.00
At the first CEE Social Investors’ Meeting the European Venture Philanthropy Association (EVPA), together with ACT Group/Brodoto and IMPACT Hub invites potential and experienced social investors to join the journey of investing for impact. Luciano Balbo, seasoned private equity investor, founder and CEO of one of the first impact funds in Europe, will share his story of transitioning from traditional investment to investing for impact with Oltre Venture – setting up two impact funds totaling 50 mln EUR for social investment. He will also share some examples of Oltre’s investments.
Please note this meeting is a day ahead of the IMPACT conference in Belgrade!
The meeting is by subscription, with limited space. Should you be interested to join please email Damjan Raic (draic@evpa.eu.com) to sign up.
This is the only conference of its kind in SE Europe. But that's not the only reason to attend.
We don't want you to be worn-out. That is why we prepared 20 minute presentations; 90min panels; 3 minute pitches.
We encourage discussions, so we made sure our speakers are eager for discussions and there is room left for questions.
Everyone you need to meet will probably be here and ready to share common interests.
We appreciate & reward maintaining an ecological balance. You are welcome to arrive by bicycle, train or tram.
Our sponsors and partners have prepared a bag of goodies for each participant.
Registered participants will get access to the contact database with all participants having previously given the consent.
If you are looking to raise more capital for your social business or impact venture, need support in becoming more funding ready or closing the next round of funding, Impact 2019 IRP Call is the right opportunity for your venture.
Investment Readiness Program is an intensive four month mentorship and support program for early stage social/impact ventures, consisting of pre-investment readiness program, pitching at Impact 2019 conference and post-investment readiness program, aiming to support ventures after the pitching process and during their negotiations for the next funding round.
Investment Readiness Program is part of the Impact 2019 Conference and will be delivered through joint partnership of Brodoto and Spring.
Call for Applications open until 13 January 2019
With the generous support of our partners and sponsors, we managed to keep the prices low so everyone interested can attend.
Get entrance to all events and sessions
Lunch & Coffee
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Apply for pitching session
Get access to potential investees
Still not convinced? Maybe a quick look at the Impact 2018 Conference will change your mind .
This 19-20 of February we will be gathering in the Kombank Dvorana.
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Kombank Dvorana, Dečanska 14, 11000 Beograd
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