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

Our annual day-long conference for European impact investors, is held in the outskirts of ‘Impact City’ The Hague in The Netherlands.

Building on the momentum of our past two events, the Impact Investor Conference returns to The Hague on 13 November 2024. This year we will tackle the critical issues surrounding the fast-approaching 2030 deadline for the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the widening funding gaps to achieve them.

Amidst geopolitical disruptions, the conference will emphasise the need for investors to maintain and even intensify their focus on impact investing. We will look beyond the gloom and doom and bring real-world impact stories to life, showing the collaborative partnerships between investors and investees.

The discussions will cover impact investing strategies across geographies and asset classes, with a particular focus on climate action and biodiversity, and investments targeting social impact in different sectors including health and education.

Through keynote speeches, presentations and panel discussions led by leading voices in impact investing, attendees will explore innovative strategies, collaborative efforts, and practical steps to advance the SDGs.

The event is aimed at asset owners – including institutional investors, family offices and foundations – and impact ecosystem builders. It will balance educational content, practical insights, and networking opportunities, ensuring attendees leave with valuable knowledge and connections.

Demonstrate your thought leadership and contribute your expertise to the Impact Investor community. The programme consists of a mix of sponsored and non-sponsored sessions in the form of presentations and panels.

For more information about the format and focus of the different sessions, take a look at last year’s agenda.