Upcoming Events

January 17, 2025 | Virtual Event | Saint Mary's College of California - Hybrid | Building a Life of Purpose: The Father of Green Building Shares His Social Entrepreneurship Journey

Please join the Saint Mary's College of California Hybrid Chapter for a presentation by sustainability champion and social entrepreneur David Gottfried. David is known as the father of the global green building movement, founding the World Green Building Council, now in over 80 countries. Gottfried has received numerous leadership awards, including the WorldGBC Global Green Building Entrepreneurship Award, the Global Green Building Entrepreneurship Award, USGBC’s Leadership Award, and the USGBC Northern California Chapter’s Super Hero Award. He was inducted into the Green Industry Hall of Fame and named to the Purpose Economy 100. This event is sponsored by the Elfenworks Center for Responsible Business. 

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February 19, 2025 | In-Person Event - Durham, NC, USA | Duke University's Sustainable Business & Social Impact (SBSI) Conference 

Join Duke University's Fuqua School of Business for the largest student led conference at Fuqua, hosted by the Net Impact Chapter. The event explores rapidly
evolving opportunities in the fields of social impact and sustainability to bring positive and sustainable change. Each year, the conference brings together hundreds of attendees and speakers from the public, private, and social sectors to discuss innovative business models, collaborations and partnerships, and ideas that are creating lasting impact around the world.

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October 24, 2024 | In-Person Event - Edmonton, AB, Canada | Gather With Purpose Dinner

Join the Edmonton Professional Chapter for their third annual Gather With Purpose Dinner. Inspired by the Jeffersonian Dinner format where professionals from diverse backgrounds—arts, sciences, business, and more—come together to engage in deep, structured conversations around critical topics. This year, the dinner will focus on sustainability in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) contexts, inviting attendees to explore the life experiences
that sparked their own commitment to sustainability efforts.  

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October 23 - December 4th, 2024 | Virtual Webinar Series - Bard College Net Impact | The Climate Tech Transition: MBA Webinar Series

Join Bard College Net Impact for a 4-part webinar series designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and network needed to kickstart or advance your career in climate tech. This series brings together industry leaders for an engaging conversation, where you'll gain insider insights on in-demand roles, funding trends, and leadership in this crucial field. Open to MBAs Only. Whether you're exploring career opportunities or seeking inspiration from those leading the charge, this series is for you!

What to Expect:

• 20-30 minute fireside chats with climate tech experts

• 10-20 minute live audience Q&A sessions

• Expert insights on emerging innovations and the climate tech ecosystem

• Networking opportunities with fellow MBA students and industry leaders

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October 16, 2024 | In-Person Event - University of California, Los Angeles | High Impact Tea with Gloria Nelund

Join the UCLA Anderson School of Management Graduate Chapter for High Impact Tea, featuring Gloria Nelund, CEO and Founder of TriLinc Global, an impact fund founded with the mission to improve the world through investing. Hear from Gloria about her founder’s journey, the challenges she faced as a top executive in a male dominated industry, and her commitment to leading with purpose.

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October 4, 2024 | In-Person Event - Chapel Hill, NC, USA | Careers with Impact Forum 2024

Join the University of North Carolina's Kenan-Flagler Business School Graduate Net Impact Chapter for their annual "Careers with Impact Forum." This forum offers MBA and undergraduate business students the opportunity to learn from incredible business leaders about the skills and perspectives they will need to launch an impact-driven career in business. This year's conference will feature a workshop for MBAs seeking a career in sustainability, along with panels focusing on impact investing, real estate, consulting and more.

Registration open to all students regardless of university or area of studies.

See Full Agenda Here.

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September 30, 2024 | In-Person Event - Phoenix, AZ, USA | Arizona State University's Graduate Sustainability Employer Showcase

September 28, 2024 | In-Person Event - Boston, MA, USA | Net Impact Boston SDG Summit 

September 26, 2024 | In-Person Event, New York | Net Impact Climate Week NYC Mixer 

September 26, 2024 | Hybrid Event - New York | A New Generation of Climate Careers: Leading Change As a Young Professional