Join global leaders, innovators, and changemakers at the Sustaining Impact Summit (SIS 2026). Gain exclusive insights, network virtually, and drive impactful change from anywhere in the world.
Stream the summit live. Engage with world-class speakers, participate in digital networking, and access transformative insights without leaving your home or office.
Across Africa, progress on the Sustainable Development Goals remains off track. Only a small share of targets are on course to be achieved by 2030, with many areas seeing slow or stalled progress. At the same time, social innovators and the wider ecosystem supporting them are stepping in to address these gaps.
Sustaining impact is not just about ideas. It is about the systems that shape funding, markets, policy, technology, ecosystems, and the internal capacity of organizations.
SIS 8 is designed to explore exactly that.
Explore the diverse, high-impact activities designed to equip, inspire, and connect you throughout the summit.
The keynote sessions will explore the role of sustainable systems in driving long-term development, with speakers sharing practical insights on building resilient structures, strengthening institutions, and creating lasting impact across communities, organizations, and industries.
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The panel discussions will bring together experts to share insights on designing, strengthening, and sustaining systems at the individual, organizational, network, and societal levels, offering practical strategies that inspire lasting impact and meaningful change across society.
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Unlocking long-term capital requires moving beyond the pitch. In this intimate session, we peel back the curtain on the decision-making process of those fueling the African impact ecosystem.
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The masterclasses will provide hands-on learning experiences, equipping participants with practical tools, frameworks, and strategies to design, strengthen, and sustain systems that drive resilience, innovation, and lasting impact.
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Recognizes organizations driving meaningful progress towards the UN SDGs, with a focus on long-term impact, scalability, and economic sustainability for financial resilience and independence.
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The newly introduced Day 3 is designed for those ready to go deeper. These premium sessions focus on the practical realities of scaling, resourcing, and strengthening impact work across Africa.
Read MoreThis session provides a major evidence base on the scale, contribution, and challenges of social enterprises across the continent. We are bringing these findings into conversation with the lived realities of social entrepreneurs, creating a dynamic space for peer exchange, practical reflection, and ecosystem learning. This is not a traditional report presentation—it is a social entrepreneur-centred conversation.
Explore the SessionHear from social innovators across Africa who have experienced the transformative power of the Sustaining Impact Summit.
Gain direct insights from top innovators, policy-makers, and industry leaders driving real impact across the continent this year.
August 27-29, 2026. Join us for an immersive experience in sustaining impact across the continent.
Each year, the summit engages in a mix of activities focused on the core systems that sustain impact and enable social innovators to thrive across Africa.
Understanding supply chains, demand drivers, and commercial viability within the African trade context.
Building robust internal financial management and sustainable revenue generation models.
Navigating the global and regional donor landscape and unlocking alternative capital sources.
Engaging with regulatory frameworks and advocacy to create an enabling environment for innovation.
Strengthening governance, leadership structures, and operational processes for scaling.
Leveraging digital tools and collaborative networks to amplify reach and operational efficiency.
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Access technical toolkits and impact reports curated specifically for our 8th Edition innovators.
Showcase your impact work to our global network of regional investors and partners.
Connect with a curated group of social entrepreneurs, policymakers, and experts.
Master the latest trends in resourcefulness and financial resilience for African organizations.
Direct business advice through our specialized design-thinking and innovation masterclasses.
Apply for the prestigious prize recognizing organizations driving the UN SDGs in Africa.
A specialized gathering for the key architects of Africa's impact ecosystem.
Align your brand with one of Africa's largest social innovation movements. Partner with us to scale impact and drive sustainable development.