Social Impact Connect: London

20 November | County Hall, Belvedere Rd

Elevate your CSR impact. Expand your network. Embrace what’s next.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Sona

Khosla

Chief Impact Officer,

Benevity

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Past Speakers

Matthew Hobbs

Support Services Manager,

Heddy Ring

Global Head of
Community Impact,

Helen Devanny

VP Sage Foundation,

Ajay Gopal

Community Impact Manager,

Jason Saul

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

Madeleine Evans

Director,

Chris Worman

Chief Global Strategy and Partnership Officer,

Candace Worley

Chief Product Officer,

THURSDAY | 20 NOVEMBER

Agenda

Registration open, continental breakfast

8:30 - 9:30

9:30 - 10:00

The State of Corporate Purpose with Sona Khosla

Details

Join Benevity’s Chief Impact Officer for a look at the 2025 edition of Benevity’s State of Corporate Purpose report. Using data from 1,000+ leading companies including data from UK, Ireland and Europe, as well as a survey of corporate impact leaders, the report provides the insights you need to build a leading social impact programme — and understand where purpose-driven companies are allocating their investments this year.

10:00 - 11:00

Content coming soon

Details

Content coming soon.

Networking Break

11:00 - 11:30

11:30 - 12:15

Breakout Sessions - Content coming soon

Details

Content coming soon.

Lunch

12:15 - 13:00

13:00 - 13:45

Breakout Sessions - Content coming soon

Details

Content coming soon.

Networking Break

13:45 - 14:15

14:15 - 14:45

The Future of AI in CSR: Insights from Benevity’s Chief AI Officer

Details

Join Ian Goldsmith, Chief AI Officer at Benevity, as he shares how AI is transforming corporate social responsibility and Benevity’s product strategy. In this forward-looking session, Ian will cover:
· 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
· Aligning business goals with social purpose using AI
· Why responsible, ethical AI matters—and how it fuels creativity and scale
Expect practical insights, bold ideas, and a glimpse into what’s next at the intersection of AI, CSR, and innovation.

14:45 - 15:45

Content coming soon

Details

Content coming soon.

Closing reception

15:45 - 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. 

etc.venues County Hall, Belvedere Road

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.