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.
Practicing everyday inclusion immediately opens us up to valuable opportunities for social connection. Solutions to our biggest problems or the gateway to the most valuable connection could be the result of one meaningful conversation that was the result of establishing a goal like meeting 1 new person …
We have an opportunity to invest in globally connected, young, entrepreneurial talent today! There are nearly ~60m Latin@’s in the US with over 4.1 million Latin@ led businesses. There is a $1.4 trillion economic opportunity as we move our Latino business owners to be on par with …
Impact Investing offers us a great opportunity to invest for the world we want to see, and yet many venture start up founders and the angel and VC investors that fund them are white men. This panel will cover the research on when and why diversity in …
Gender, race and sexual orientation are seen as the key pillars of diversity, but why not disability? People with disabilities represent 15% of the population, but dehumanizing stereotypes and misconceptions influence their potential to be seen as innovators and changemakers. Engage the community to avoid overlooking creative …
As the field of impact investing grows and investors think critically about aligning their strategies with their values, the issue of racial equity at multiple levels in the process is one that must be addressed to ensure sustainable social impact and widening inequality. By thinking more intentionally …
Today, 1 in 6 people in the US is Latino. Many Latinos work under “no-matter-what” circumstances- they strive, endure, and have an uncanny ability to fearlessly navigate bilingual, multicultural settings—an advantage in a global economy. As the number of Americans with Latino roots grows, so does the …
While we all want to tout our successes, there is a lot that can be learned from failure. This is especially true for people who are preparing to launch a social enterprise, as they decide what approaches to take, where to invest limited resources, and where to …
Lack of funding for entrepreneurs of color has been addressed as a matter of under-representation. An emerging approach highlights the demographic change in the United States toward a majority minority economy. This panel will address the different avenues to a more inclusive ecosystem, focusing on the economic …
How does your life experience shape your view of the world? How does it seep into your interactions, or into the products and services you’re designing and funding? “Designing for Worldview” is an interactive workshop that applies the problem-solving power of human-centered design to the challenge of …
A discussion in solutions to create a hub centralized cultural digital library resources center for the Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and Deaf Cultures. This bring an impact to help the dying library resources in every Deaf State School and the mainstreamed programs to gain knowledge and prepare for the …
From education to healthcare to workforce development - the world’s most critical issues require powerful, scalable solutions. Often the best solutions don’t come out of think tanks or innovation labs — they come from the lived experience of founders. There is a rise in social impact companies …
Tolerance is a muscle that gets strengthened as you practice it. And this practice starts at home, with your parents, siblings, friends, etc. We enjoy life more when we embark on a journey of tolerance: start by asking, then understanding, accepting and eventually appreciating, differing view points, …
Important 2016 Dates
- JUNE 3
Final day to submit an idea. - JUNE 4-15
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.
