Event Experience
Learn, share and grow with the Global Good Network.
Join 150+ leaders in CSR, ESG, and DEI for our 4th annual Corporate Social Impact Summit!
This year, we’re heading to The Think Tank at 8 Bishopsgate in Central London for a FREE one-day event full of interactive sessions with industry experts exploring new ways to advance social impact, exclusive sneak peeks at YourCause product innovations; and - best of all - opportunities to connect, collaborate, and build your network with our incredible CSR community.
Our mainstage sessions will offer invaluable insights into creating inclusive strategies for engagement in giving and volunteering, showcase effective nonprofit and corporate collaborations, provide a preview of upcoming YourCause products, and explore the transformative role of AI in CSR practices - check out our full agenda below.
This is your chance to shape the future of corporate philanthropy and employee engagement in the UK - so why miss out? Secure your spot today – spaces are filling quickly.
Evening Reception... witness the most iconic view of the London Skyline
After an inspiring afternoon of connection and collaboration, you’ll be invited to join us at The Lookout on Level 52 at 8 Bishopsgate, for a private reception capturing the best view of the London Skyline. Enjoy light bites, refreshing drinks, and the perfect setting to continue the conversation!
Summit Themes
This year’s summit delivers inspiring mainstage speakers, dynamic panels, and breakout sessions that dive deeper into thought leadership concepts, customer best practices, and case studies, as well as product insights and innovation previews that will all be centred around our four themes:
Inclusive experiences are key to creating meaningful social impact opportunities for our employees and local communities. By listening, learning, and understanding before taking action, we ensure our giving and volunteering activities leave both employees and communities feeling inspired, connected, and aligned in their shared commitment to real needs and impactful work.
Supporting programme growth with innovative technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and reducing the time between action and impact will help us to work more efficiently, make a real difference, and prioritise human-centred strategies that care for people and communities.
We achieve meaningful impact through partnerships based on co-creation, collaboration, and mutual respect. Understanding what each partner uniquely brings to the table and recognising their critical needs enables us to work together toward shared goals; and ensure our combined efforts lead to success.
Impact can mean many things, from quick actions that offer immediate help to those in need, to long-term changes that bring lasting, positive transformation. The first step is figuring out what impact means for your programmes and partnerships. The next is making sure you have the right tools, frameworks, and solutions in place to design, track, and ultimately tell your story of impact.
Agenda
Quench your thirst for latest innovations, opportunities and leading trends in CSR!
| Thursday, June 26, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Networking breakfast | 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | Atrium | |
| 2025 Corporate Social Impact Summit Opening Remarks | 9:30 AM - 9:40 AM | Mainstage @ The Think Tank | |
| Government exclusive: Exploring the current economic and societal landscape in the UK | 9:40 AM - 10:00 AM | Mainstage @ The Think Tank | |
| Customer Fireside Chat: Connecting your business to the local community | 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM | Mainstage @ The Think Tank | |
| Moments that Matter: Turning awareness days into impact and engagement | 10:20 AM - 10:50 AM | Mainstage @ The Think Tank | |
| Break | 10:50 AM - 11:10 AM | Atrium | |
| Customer Panel: Creating Global reach with a local touch (customer TBA) | 11:10 AM - 11:40 AM | Mainstage @ The Think Tank | |
| CSR Tech Innovation: Powering Purpose & Innovation with YourCause | 11:40 AM - 12:20 PM | Mainstage @ The Think Tank | |
| Lunch | 12:20 PM - 1:10 PM | Atrium | |
| Keynote Speaker: Katie Piper, OBE on Resilience and giving back to society | 1:10 PM - 2:10 PM | Mainstage @ The Think Tank | |
| Tips and tricks: Getting the most from your Grantmaking programme | 2:10 PM - 2:30 PM | Mainstage @ The Think Tank | |
| Blackbaud exclusive: Making good things happen with JustGiving | 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Mainstage @ The Think Tank | |
| Afternoon break & networking | 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Atrium | |
| Exclusive insight: The State of Social Impact UK | 3:30 PM - 3:50 PM | Mainstage @ The Think Tank | |
| Inclusive Engagement: Overcoming Barriers to Participation | 3:50 PM - 4:10 PM | Mainstage @ The Think Tank | |
| Showcasing impact: Securing Investment demonstrating the ROI in CSR | 3:50 PM - 4:10 PM | Mainstage @ The Think Tank | |
| Empowering Voices: Fostering Inclusion and Diversity through ERGs | 4:30 PM - 4:50 PM | Mainstage @ The Think Tank | |
| Employee Engagement & CSR: Where Purpose Meets People | 4:50 PM - 5:10 PM | Mainstage @ The Think Tank | |
| Impact activity | 5:15 PM - 6:00 PM | Mainstage @ The Think Tank | |
| Evening networking reception | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | The Lookout @ Level 52 | |
See what we got up to during our 2024 Summit...
Venue
The Think Tank
A landmark 50-story tower on the corner of Bishopsgate and Leadenhall Street.
Snaps from our 2024 event
FAQs
This is a free event for our attendees.
Spaces are limited to 2 people max. per organisation.
No, you do not have to be a Blackbaud customer to attend! This event is meant for all social impact professionals.
No, this hands-on workshop is intended for an in-person learning experience.
Smart casual.