On 7 November, ImpactCity will bring together around 1,500 impact makers from all over the world in The Hague at ImpactFest. The event primarily attracts startups, scale-ups, investors, knowledge institutions, policymakers, and other passionate individuals working towards a sustainable, inclusive, and fair economy, and Ethical Marketing News will be there to tell you about the best in ImpactFest and explore some of the amazing initiatives at The Hague.
About ImpactCity and ImpactFest
ImpactCity is one of Europe’s leading ecosystems for organisations that combine ‘doing good and doing business’. Through ImpactCity, the Municipality of The Hague supports entrepreneurs and other impact makers with innovative solutions to start and scale up their businesses.
ImpactFest began in 2016 as an annual event where the ImpactCity ecosystem could meet in a relaxed festival atmosphere. It has since grown into an international must-attend event in the impact world.
This year, the event is organised by ImpactCity in collaboration with the Municipality of The Hague, KplusV, Obsession, and Bureau Visueel. ImpactFest is made possible by the Province of Zuid-Holland, Rabobank, DOEN Foundation, Unknown Group, RVO, and Pels Rijcken.
This years ImpactFest dives deep into five crucial themes:
- Circular Economy
- Food Systems
- Impact Cities & Regions
- Energy Transition
- Peace & Climate Justice
Cross-border programme
Impact entrepreneurship thrives in a strong and innovative ecosystem. Therefore, Impact Hub New York will join key players from other leading regions on stage to discuss the success factors for sustainable growth. Nigerian-British journalist, speaker, and filmmaker Ikenna Azuike will host the event and, as a sustainable change maker, will be actively involved in the discussions.
Connection and co-creation
The goal of ImpactFest is to foster as much exchange of ideas and solutions as possible. Therefore, alongside the plenary programme, there will be over 60 small to medium-sized sessions where guest speakers and participants will work together. These so-called Meetups and Table Talks will be led by experts from organisations such as Rabobank, the Province of Zuid-Holland, DOEN Foundation, and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO).
Funding for businesses
ImpactFest is also the place for impact entrepreneurs looking for funding. This year, numerous investors will be present, including RVO, DOEN, Borski Fund, FASE, and InnovationQuarter. New impact funds will also be announced, giving entrepreneurs the opportunity to engage with them directly.
Many entrepreneurs will also be celebrated, as the jury at ImpactFest will choose the winners of The Hague Innovators Challenge 2024. Rabobank and Pels Rijcken will also award cash prizes to impact entrepreneurs.
Latest trends and data in impact
In collaboration with Dealroom, ImpactCity will present the new report ‘State of Impact 2024’, which describes the latest trends and developments in impact entrepreneurship worldwide. From investments in impact startups to emerging themes, as well as a comparison of impact cities and regions across continents and over recent years.
Who is appearing?
Keep an eye on the page, we will be writing some special articles on what is happening in The Hague and on ImpactFest and the people and businesses we meet!
