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

Welcome to the Summit of Collective Wisdom, Courage and Urgent Action

The beating heart of Asia Pacific’s impact investment community

Where like-minded people of purpose connect and co-create to shift capital as a force for good.

Together striving to realise a common vision: a transformed economy of equity and diversity.
Together harnessing the power of the collective: to reshape lives, livelihoods and life of the planet.
Together with inspired intent and initiative: fuelled by the power of energy and enterprise.
Together, as a tribe, fuelling a movement with momentum.

Where the impact community thrives and belongs

In diversity and dedication. In combined strength and breadth of talent, interest and expertise – game changers and future makers, movers and thought leaders across the impact ecosystem, Summiteers hungry to network, listen, learn, lean in and take action…

Our economic model is broken.

The business has traditionally focused on shareholder returns and wealth creation, believing that competition and markets will resolve all problems. But unfortunately, this creates massive inequalities that the political system cannot cope with.

Collaboration and an understanding of the purpose of business are a must for the way forward. The pandemic has shed light on the fact that we can only overcome the next phase of challenges by working together. And this is the real purpose of business: to solve problems individuals and societies face.

This webinar will examine how an approach based on collaboration and partnership creates economic development for all.

1) How can you meaningfully engage all of your stakeholders, including employees?

2) How a business can positively affect the cities they call home.

3) How can you create an inclusive approach to economic development?

Sopact warmly invites Eric NeSmith Jr., Economic Impact | The Global Center for Urban Development at Audible, Inc. He will share how Audible, an Amazon subsidiary company, uses an innovative approach to expand its community initiatives to advance equity, racial justice, and economic empowerment that benefits both employees and the community.

Do not miss this amazing opportunity. Join the conversation. Thank you.

Time: 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM EDT