SOCAP 2026
SOCAP26 is SOCAP Global's flagship impact investing conference, taking place in Chicago for the first time in the event's 18-year history.
Convene Willis Tower, Chicago
- Dates
- October 12-14, 2026
- Venue
- Convene Willis Tower, Chicago
- Reduced Price
- From $1,499 (qualified individuals)
- Scale
- 110,000+ attendees since inception, 60+ countries
TL;DR
- SOCAP26 runs October 12-14, 2026, at the Convene Willis Tower in Chicago.
- A limited number of reduced-price tickets are available to qualified individuals for $1,499, and standard pricing follows a tiered schedule that can sell out before listed deadlines.
- Groups of five or more attendees may qualify for discounted tickets, and all fees are included in the price shown at checkout.
- SOCAP has gathered more than 110,000 people across 18-plus years and 60-plus countries, and organizers describe it as the largest global impact event.
About
SOCAP Global has run its flagship conference for more than 18 years as a leading convener in the impact economy. SOCAP26 marks the event's first move beyond San Francisco, its original host city, with Chicago chosen as the new location. SOCAP Global and the Sorenson Impact Institute jointly organize the event to scale impact investing expertise. The 2026 edition builds on SOCAP25's Capital Connections Day, expanding participatory, action-oriented programming across all three days.
Who you'll find in the room
Funders & Founders
Investors and entrepreneurs across the impact economy, including institutional investors and founders showcasing scalable ventures.
Cross-Sector Leaders
Professionals from philanthropy, government, education, media, finance, science, faith-based organizations, NGOs, and nonprofits.
Movement Makers & Academics
Movement makers and institutional investors learning from each other alongside academics sharing research with operators on the ground.
Enterprise Leaders
Leaders from large organizations, including Microsoft, JPMorganChase, Prudential Financial, and the Siegel Family Endowment, attend and speak to the event's value.
Featured speakers
1 listedMichelle Arevalo-Carpenter
Executive Director of Strategy and Content · SOCAP Global
Partners on record
1 listedWhat attendees say
“SOCAP absolutely brings the right set of GPs we're looking for.”
“The ability to sit on the Sky Lounge and say, 'Oh, hey, so-and-so, come meet this person, let's sit down, and let's spend 10 minutes to get to know each other.' You can't replicate that at Zoom, it's organic and it's precious.”
“You can make some unexpected connections that can really help spark new ideas. This work is all about relationships and community, so SOCAP is an incredible place to make those connections.”
“SOCAP is key and imperative to every social entrepreneur. It helps you learn about what is happening in the world and at the same time, experience an event where you find like-minded people and expand your network and knowledge.”
Past editions
1 on record| Edition | Dates | Location | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | October 27-29, 2025 | San Francisco | 2,000 attendees (capped) |
Venue & travel
Venue
Convene Willis Tower,Getting there
SOCAP26 partners with TripZero to offer attendee-only discounted hotel rates in Chicago and reduce the carbon footprint of travel to the event.
Questions people ask
9 answeredSOCAP26 runs October 12-14, 2026, at the Convene Willis Tower in Chicago.
SOCAP25, the prior edition, capped ticket sales at 2,000 attendees. SOCAP has drawn more than 110,000 people since its first edition, across more than 60 countries.
SOCAP26 is held at the Convene Willis Tower in Chicago, marking the event's first time outside San Francisco.
SOCAP26 offers a limited number of $1,499 reduced-price tickets to qualified individuals, with standard pricing following a tiered schedule where prices can rise before published deadlines as levels sell out. Groups of five or more attendees may qualify for a discount, and the price shown at checkout includes all fees.
SOCAP brings together funders, founders, and people from philanthropy, government, education, media, finance, science, faith-based organizations, NGOs, creatives, nonprofits, and community leaders. Attendees also include movement makers, institutional investors, academics, and entrepreneurs.
Attendees consistently point to the in-person relationships as SOCAP's core value, the kind of conversations and connections that are hard to replicate over video calls. Whether it is worth attending depends on whether your work touches impact investing, philanthropy, or cross-sector social innovation, since that is the audience the event is built around.
SOCAP does not publish a formal dress code. Most attendees opt for business casual, given the mix of investors, founders, and nonprofit leaders in the room, with some flexibility for more casual networking sessions.
The most recent edition, SOCAP25, spanned 3 days with 100 sessions, capped at 2,000 attendees, and generated 3,655 on-site scheduled meetings. SOCAP has gathered more than 110,000 people across its 18-plus year history.
Leaders from organizations such as Microsoft, JPMorganChase, Prudential Financial, and the Siegel Family Endowment have attended and spoken about SOCAP's value. Attendee roles span investors, founders, philanthropy and NGO leaders, government and academic representatives, and corporate impact teams.
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