SOCAP26 – Social Capital Markets

SOCAP26, the world's largest gathering of the impact investment ecosystem, convenes October 12–14, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois—marking the inaugural flagship event hosted outside San Francisco. Organized by SOCAP Global in partnership with the City of Chicago, this three-day conference assembles impact investors, social entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, philanthropists, corporate sustainability officers, and policymakers to catalyze capital deployment toward social and environmental solutions. SOCAP26 programming emphasizes solutions-focused conversations moving beyond problem identification toward co-creating actionable approaches for inclusive, equitable, and sustainable futures. Key tracks address accelerating capital flow into climate solutions at every scale (community initiatives, nature-based solutions, Indigenous stewardship), reimagining investment and inclusive economic participation for shared prosperity, strengthening communities through alternative ownership models, and measuring impact alongside financial returns.