Vanderbilt 2026 Social Ventures Summit

Center for Social Ventures @ Vanderbilt University

Come explore Sustainability and Social Innovation at the 2026 Social Ventures Summit!

Owen Graduate School of Management

This year's Summit hosted by Vanderbilt's Center for Social Ventures will bring together stakeholders from across Vanderbilt and the broader Nashville ecosystem—including students, faculty, local entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, and community partners—to create an environment where diverse perspectives can spark interdisciplinary learning, shared understanding, and new ideas for advancing socially innovative solutions.With the urgent environmental, social, and geopolitical challenges shaping our world today, the need for leaders equipped to drive sustainable and socially innovative solutions has never been greater. Get ready to dive into a day full of insightful talks, panel discussions, networking, and fresh ideas that will inspire action.This event is free and open to the public. Breakfast, lunch, and hors d'oeuvres will be provided throughout the day, with a happy hour to finish.Click <a href="https://centerforsocialven.wixsite.com/center-for-social-ve/general-7" title="https://centerforsocialven.wixsite.com/center-for-social-ve/general-7" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a> to learn more about the Annual Summit and the Center for Social Ventures. RSVP to secure your spot today!

Agenda

Registration and Breakfast

Welcome and Framing Keynote

Sustainability in Practice: Voices from Business and Social Entrepreneurship

Break

The Future of Sustainability: Academic and Global Perspectives

Center for Social Ventures Board: Panel

Lunch

Keynote Address

Networking Social Hour

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