NextBillion - An Initiative of the William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan

Conference Overview
​The annual Duke University SBSI conference is one of the premier social impact conferences in the U.S., bringing together individuals from the private, public, and social sectors to discuss innovative ways to create lasting social and environmental impact.  This daylong conference includes keynote speakers, panel discussions, interactive workshops, and networking activities.

2017 Theme
The focus of this year’s conference is how business tackles global challenges.  We will take a deep dive on innovative models and collaborative partnerships that are already working to solve these challenges, and discuss how these solutions can be scaled across industries and geographies.