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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.

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 - 10:10

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 - 12:15

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Lunch

12:15 - 13:00

13:00 - 13:45

Nonprofits at the heart of everything we do

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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

Metrics with meaning: Proving impact from the ground up

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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.

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Leadership track content, Benevity client speaker sessions coming soon!

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15:00 - 16:00

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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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