Top 10 social impact events in 2026

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Start the year with energy and connect with the trends in the social sector in 2026. We’ve selected for you the most prominent events on social impact.

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1. Latin-American Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring 2026 

January 7-9 | Santiago, Chile

Discuss the latest advances in health monitoring technologies in Latin America for 2026. The focus will be on practical applications and recent developments in the sector.

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2. Insights for the Future of Education 

January 27-29 | Online or Mexico City, Mexico

An event exploring the trends and practices that are revolutionizing education. With conferences, panels, and networking to transform the educational landscape.

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3. FLII 2026 

February 24-26 | Mérida, Mexico

A global platform connecting investors and entrepreneurs committed to social and environmental impact. It’s an opportunity to create networks and discover new change-making initiatives.

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4. SXSW Innovation Conference

March 12-18 | Austin, USA

Celebrating the intersection of technology, art, and culture. A space to discover trends and generate new perspectives on digital innovation with experts.

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5. 2026 Global Philanthropy Leaders Summit 

March 18-20 | San Francisco, USA

A meeting bringing together over 250 leaders to share ideas about the future of global philanthropy.

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6. 2026 MIT AI Conference

April 14 | Cambridge, USA

Explore the future of AI with a practical, responsible, and achievable focus. It centers on the architecture, management, and deployment of AI for social impact.

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7. Alternativa Film Festival

April 21-30 | Medellín, Colombia

Showcasing social impact cinema, promoting stories that address key issues for communities. Includes public screenings and discussions about the films.

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8. GLI Forum Latam 2026 

May 26-28 | Lima, Peru

Focusing on gender-focused investment. A platform to explore investment opportunities promoting equity, with the participation of social and business actors.

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9. AI for Good Global Summit 

July 7-10 | Geneva, Switzerland

The United Nations platform on AI, analyzing the opportunities it offers to solve global problems and transform key sectors.

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10. Impact Minds 2026 

September 8 | Manaus, Brazil

A space for connection with changemakers to address the most urgent challenges in Latin America. It gathers actors from the social, corporate, and entrepreneurial sectors from over 40 countries.

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These events offer an opportunity to learn new trends and models for social impact in 2026. Take advantage of these spaces to get inspired and connect with other causes.

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