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Social Impact Connect: London

20 November | County Hall, Belvedere Rd
Elevate your CSR impact. Expand your network. Embrace what’s next.

LONDON 2025

Speakers

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Sona Khosla

Chief Impact Officer,

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Ian Goldsmith

Chief AI Officer

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Hannah Zucker

Vice President

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David Meade

Award-winner international thought leader

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LONDON 2024

Past Speakers

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Matthew Hobbs

Support Services Manager,

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Heddy Ring

Global Head of
Community Impact,

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Helen Devanny headshot

Helen Devanny

VP Sage Foundation,

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Ajay Gopal

Community Impact Manager,

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Jason Saul

Executive Director, Center for Impact Sciences and
Co-founder,

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Madeleine Evans

Director,

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Chris Worman

Chief Global Strategy and Partnership Officer,

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Candace Worley

Chief Product Officer,

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THURSDAY | 20 NOVEMBER

Agenda

Registration open, continental breakfast

8:30 - 9:30

9:30 - 10:10
The State of Corporate Purpose with Sona Khosla
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Benevity’s Chief Impact Officer is back with a fresh look at the State of Corporate Purpose.  With insights drawn from more than 1,000+ leading companies, including data from UK, Ireland and Europe, the latest State of Corporate Purpose report offers the perspective you need and the ideas you can use to shape your purpose priorities and the growth of your social impact programmes.

Speaker: Sona Khosla
10:10 - 10:40
The Future of AI in CSR: Insights from Benevity’s Chief AI Officer
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Ian Goldsmith, Chief AI Officer at Benevity, offers bold insights and fresh perspectives on how AI is transforming corporate social responsibility. Don’t miss this glimpse into what’s next at the intersection of AI, CSR and innovation plus, a sneak peek at how it’s shaping   Benevity’s product strategy. In this forward-looking session, Ian will cover:
• Aligning business goals with social purpose using AI
• Why responsible, ethical AI matters—and how it fuels creativity and scale
• The evolving role of the Chief AI Officer in purpose-driven companies
• How AI is being used across Benevity’s platform to drive smarter impact
Expect practical insights, bold ideas, and a glimpse into what’s next at the intersection of AI, CSR, and innovation.

Speaker: Ian Goldsmith

Networking Break

10:40 - 11:10

11:10 - 11:40
Impact 10 Sessions
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Hear from social impact leaders about their programmes in these 10 minute, high impact sessions. They’ll share how to build and scale a global engagement programme that delivers results, strategies to move from low employee participation to widespread, sustained involvement and best practices to engage with nonprofit partners.

Speakers include: Collinson Group, Boehringer Ingelheim and one more to be confirmed!
11:40 - 12:15
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Lunch

12:15 - 13:00

13:00 - 13:45
Breakout sessions
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Supercharge your participation: Turn purpose into action with global scale and data-backed insight
What if your CSR programme could drive purpose, spark joy and deliver measurable results — at scale? Join Hannah Zucker from FactSet as she reveals how they’ve built a thriving global programme that resonates with employees and delivers on impact. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at how they’re using Benevity’s platform to unlock deeper engagement and grow participation across volunteering, giving and granting — all backed by data.

Then, roll up your sleeves. In a collaborative workshop, you'll swap ideas with peers and explore what it takes to scale your own programmes, overcome common roadblocks and take employee engagement to the next level. Walk away with best practices, real examples and practical tools to turn inspiration into action — wherever you’re building impact.

Speaker: Hannah Zucker, VP, Co-president, FactSet Charitable Foundation, FactSet

This session will be presented in both blocks so maximise your opportunity to take part

Nonprofits at the heart of everything we do
They’re the driving force behind social change — and the reason Benevity exists. That’s why we’re investing in solutions that not only support them, but actively help them thrive. Join us to hear what we’ve learned from our Benevity Labs research and how we’re evolving our product strategy to better serve nonprofits. You’ll get a first look at the new experience launching this December — designed to reduce friction, improve workflows and make it easier for nonprofits to partner with purpose-driven companies.
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Leadership track content, Benevity client speaker sessions coming soon!
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Networking Break

13:45 - 14:15

14:15 - 15:00
Breakout sessions
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Supercharge your participation: Turn purpose into action with global scale and data-backed insight
What if your CSR programme could drive purpose, spark joy and deliver measurable results — at scale? Join Hannah Zucker from FactSet as she reveals how they’ve built a thriving global programme that resonates with employees and delivers on impact. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at how they’re using Benevity’s platform to unlock deeper engagement and grow participation across volunteering, giving and granting — all backed by data.

Then, roll up your sleeves. In a collaborative workshop, you'll swap ideas with peers and explore what it takes to scale your own programmes, overcome common roadblocks and take employee engagement to the next level. Walk away with best practices, real examples and practical tools to turn inspiration into action — wherever you’re building impact.

Speaker: Hannah Zucker, VP, Co-president, FactSet Charitable Foundation, FactSet

This session will be presented in both blocks so maximise your opportunity to take part

Metrics with meaning: Proving impact from the ground up
Impact leaders know that meaningful measurement is more than just numbers — it's how you prove progress, tell compelling stories and fuel the future of your program. In this session, we’ll explore the metrics that matter most across your CSR and granting programs, from on-the-ground improvements to executive-level reporting. You’ll learn how to identify the right data sources, align stakeholders, and craft narratives that resonate. Plus, discover how Benevity’s Reporting Studio empowers you to drive smarter decisions and show the value of your work — with confidence and clarity.
15:00 - 16:00
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Impact Through Influence: Because purpose matters now more than ever

Join world-renowned speaker, BBC's David Meade, for a powerful close to the day, where purpose meets psychology. In this energising keynote, David will remind you of the “why” behind your work and explore how the ethical science of persuasion can help bring that purpose alive. Learn how small shifts in influence can move the needle, deepen your impact, and inspire real change for people, communities, and the nonprofits that rely on you. Expect insights, inspiration, and practical tools to carry with you long after the event ends.

Closing reception

16:00-17:00

Session updates are on the way — check back soon for details.

Leadership Track

If you're a senior decision-maker, the Leadership Track is designed with you in mind. This exclusive experience brings together seasoned CSR professionals to explore the strategic opportunities — and challenges — shaping our sector. Join curated sessions and peer discussions focused on executive-level insights, emerging trends, and actionable ideas that connect purpose to performance. You’ll gain perspective from those leading change across industries, while contributing your own expertise to the conversation. More information available when you register. Join us!

Join the UK’s Purpose-Driven CSR Community


230+

attendees

120+

purpose-driven companies

25+

NPO attendees

"It was a great opportunity to connect with fellow CSR professionals in the EMEA region that I don't often have a chance to meet. I learned about a few new Benevity features that will reduce administrative time on my end."
Molly Nikta from Workiva
We’re committed to sustainable events.
Social Impact Connect: London's carbon footprint will be offset by Clear.

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About Benevity
Benevity, a certified B Corporation, is the leading global provider of social impact software, providing the only integrated suite of community investment and employee, customer and nonprofit engagement solutions. Recognised as one of Fortune’s Impact 20, Benevity offers cloud solutions that power purpose for many iconic brands in ways that better attract, retain and engage today’s diverse workforce, embed social action into their customer experiences and positively impact their communities.
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