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

What happens at ImpactFest?

This is the place to be for:

Original innovators: Reignite the fire that started it all.
Emerging changemakers: Create space for real, uncompromising transformation.
The full ecosystem: Protect the core values of impact in the face of pressure, growth, and temptation.

We are not a top-down event, but a radically inclusive space built by and for impact makers — from entrepreneurs to NGOs, investors to policymakers.

Expect purpose without PR spin, matchmaking with a mission, and innovation grounded in a moral compass.

We’re excited to shape this edition of ImpactFest with you.
What matters most to you right now?
How do you want to help brace for impact?

Let us know. Let’s do this — together.