Innovate for Impact

Where Innovation Meets Impact

A global convening platform bringing leaders across industries together to exchange ideas, build meaningful connections, and turn innovation into action.

Organizations represented across past editions

  • EY
  • Schneider Electric
  • The Nature Conservancy
  • Accenture
  • Capital One
  • Siemens
  • Morgan Stanley
  • Edelman
  • Citi
  • Colgate-Palmolive
  • UNICEF
  • World Economic Forum
  • BlackRock
  • Goldman Sachs
  • HSBC
  • PepsiCo
  • Unilever

Innovate for Impact (IFI) is a global initiative designed to exchange visions, experiences, and purpose-driven solutions. First launched during Climate Week in New York and later expanded to Singapore, IFI unites leaders, companies, and changemakers through meaningful conversations, immersive experiences, and strategic partnerships.

In just three events, IFI has created a powerful platform where innovation meets sustainability to inspire real action, achieving significant impact with 2,200+ registrations, 50 speakers, 11 panels, 2 immersive concerts, 1 sound bath experience, and 7 strategic partnerships.

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New York 2026

USMonday, September 21, 2026

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New York 2026

Hosted in iconic locations around the globe, each edition of Innovate for Impact reflects the unique environmental and cultural contexts of its host city, ensuring a localized approach to global sustainability challenges.

Featuring industry leaders who have successfully integrated sustainability into their core business strategies, these panels highlight actionable insights and best practices.

Powerful stories of companies embracing conscious business models will showcase how sustainability and profitability go hand in hand, while immersive experiences, including live concerts, will deepen engagement with sustainability and creativity.

Organized by
Overview Effect
Presenting Partner
Singapore Global Network
Re.Generation Program collaborator
Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation
Host Venue
Virgin Hotels New York City

Beyond Talks: Ideas, Music, and Unforgettable Experiences

Our events blend inspiring talks with unforgettable concerts. A unique experience where innovation, nature, and music come together to connect minds and hearts.

Live concert at an Innovate for Impact event
Audience at an Innovate for Impact concertMusicians performing at Innovate for Impact

Explore past editions

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Where Business, Nature, & Innovation Converge

New York September 2025

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A Concert with Purpose

Singapore May 2025

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Innovate for Impact™ at NYC Climate Week

New York September 2024

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  • 10Panels
Yantar Baruca
“Attending the NYC Climate Week event was a transformative experience. The blend of powerful talks, innovative ideas, and the incredible concert created a unique atmosphere. I left feeling inspired, connected, and ready to take action for a more sustainable future. The tree planting initiative for every attendee was the perfect touch—it made me feel like I was truly contributing to something meaningful.”
Attendees at an Innovate for Impact meetingPanel discussion at Innovate for Impact
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