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.
Come experiment in the emergent field of Group Harmonics where Buckminster Fuller’s insights about the geometry of natural design, (Synergetics), meet: Hans Jenny’s experiments with the creative power of sound (Cymatics); Rudolph Steiner’s insights Come experiment in the emergent field where Buckminster Fuller’s insights about the geometry …
Teams collaborate and innovate in a constantly changing world with entrenched interests and conflicting ideas, organizational politics and complex power dynamics. Some teams succeed at it while others fail. How do the successful teams do that? How do they become productive collaborators transcending the boundaries? How do …
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 …
Every entrepreneur has gone through a period in their company’s growth that had the potential to make or break the company. This is a pivotal moment that causes every leader to question their strategy, leadership, decisions and future. Ultimately, they find the solution through focusing on their …
10 years ago the fishers’ families of Isla Natividad, Mexico, created a community-based marine reserve. Its benefits have been documented as an example to follow internationally. Fisherwomen are now trained to monitor ecological and oceanographic aspects of the marine reserve. The Monterey Bay Aquarium ranked as “best …
At the heart of the intersection of money and meaning lies an enlightened negotiation. In this interactive session, you will learn to integrate in business and in life three universal laws of Enlightened Negotiation®: trust, flexibility and strength. Whether you’re an experienced negotiator, entrepreneur, or conscious capitalist, …
In 2008, Found Animals Foundation had 1 employee and lofty ideas about how to fundamentally change the way we save pets and enrich lives. Today, they’re a global social enterprise with 70+ staff, 600+ volunteers, 1+ million B2C customers nationwide, and 30+ strategic partners worldwide. In this …
Every leader builds a community of stakeholders (investors/donors, employees, members etc.) on which they depend. When leaders know how to create a robust and committed community, they can harness relationships that pull organizations through challenging times. This workshop introduces principles from the realm of spiritual tradition to …
We know women make up a tiny fraction of U.S. venture capital investors. But what about impact investors? Are we improving our diversity in investment decision-makers and company Board representation? What advantages do female impact investors have over their male counterparts and their traditional finance counterparts? What …
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 …
“Am I making an impact?” This question keeps many mission-driven leaders up at night. The deep desire to change the world can lead to frustration, disappointment and fear - and stop social entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders and even impact investors in their tracks. Join this workshop and learn …
For many CSR professionals there is nothing more frustrating than not being able to move the needle & help their org. realize the business value of their corporate responsibility efforts. The Hagen-Wilhelm Matrix was designed by renowned sustainability consultant Kevin Wilhelm & Iron Mountain CSR Director Kevin …
In a world filled with noise and distractions, we forget how to listen deeply — with presence, full attention, curiosity, and non-judgment. When we listen deeply we hear our own inner voice — essential as we navigate an increasingly complex world. We also truly connect with others …
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.
