SOCAP strives to offer diverse content across the spectrum of business and capital innovation advancing social and environmental impact. SOCAP Open is a public submission platform that helps us source suggestions directly from our community. As in past years, SOCAP16 will include interactive sessions, panel discussions, workshops, and storytelling opportunities. By proposing a session idea and/or voting, we invite you to add your unique voice to the conversation.
Submit Your SOCAP Open Proposal Here
As you plan your submission, consider the most effective, engaging format for your content idea. The SOCAP16 themes are available to help you gain an understanding of some primary areas of programming, but we always welcome a variety of topics connected to the social impact movement. Don’t forget to check out the SOCAP Open FAQs and our Tips for Crafting a Winning SOCAP Open Idea as you develop your proposal.
AgTech startups and innovators in emerging markets have taken off in recent years and are scaling up to reach a billion smallholder farmers globally. Securing Water for Food: A Grand Challenge for Development has identified game-changing solutions that will increase water availability and/or promote efficient use of …
Investor interest in sustainable agriculture is high and there are many ways to deploy capital. Likewise, there are many opportunities for impact with agriculture investments - food system, health and wellness, the environment, rural jobs, and the list goes on! This session brings together experts with hands-on …
Our present economic system prioritizes growth and short-term outcomes, putting humans and ecosystems on a collision course with the finite, physical limitations of the biosphere. There is, however, a new economic movement afoot – one that works to value and regenerate capital assets. The regenerative paradigm draws …
Rural development and empowering individuals in a growing community to have access to better infrastructure, economic opportunity, and education is of the utmost importance - but how do we effectively make this happen? How will it be made sustainable? This panel will explore how groups in Colombia …
Trillions of dollars will be needed if we want to get serious about addressing big market failures like extreme poverty, lack of access to safe water and basic sanitation and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) over the next 15 years. A lot more capital will need …
Many practitioners recognize that Africa has many opportunities for impact investment. However many perceive the continent as a challenging destination despite the significant impact potential. On this panel, impact investors operating at the African frontline will share their experiences and help to demystify the African impact investment …
Water is a scarce resource and the systems we have in place to deliver that water are crumbling right before our eyes. The American Society of Civil Engineers reports the near $150 billion gap in infrastructure spend. Small communities face huge challenges raising capital to build and …
Important 2016 Dates
- JUNE 3
Final day to submit an idea. - JUNE 1-15
Commenting and voting period. All sessions open for voting. - JUNE 16-28
Judging panel and final selection by SOCAP16 Content Team. - JUNE 29
Winning sessions announced to session organizers.
