2. What is NI18?
NI18 brings together in the brightest, most enthusiastic, and innovative impact leaders from around the world
This year the theme “Outside the Lines” will explore examples of transformational change that defy traditional expectations
3 day conference includes:
Expo on Friday
Keynote speeches from industry leaders
Many networking opportunities - including a Friday evening networking reception and structured lunch discussion opportunity

3. Breakout Sessions Expo
Net Impact Conferences are great opportunities to expand your professional network and discuss key issues in your field
Session tracks for this year include:
Clean Energy/Environment
Corporate Impact
Nonprofit/Philanthropy
Social Entrepreneurship
Design and Tech
Network directly with mission- aligned companies and organizations who want to meet you to share their story and even recruit at the NI18 Expo
Exhibitors will include:
Brown-Forman
Environmental Defense Fund
Inspiring Capital
Kiva.org
Uncommon Schools

4. Keynote Speakers This years’ keynotes include:
Douglas Baker - Chairman and CEO of Ecolab
Harley Dubois - Founding Board Member & Chief Transition Officer of the Burning Man Project
Adam Foss - Executive Director of Prosecutor Impact
Gina McCarthy - Former Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency
Paul Dillinger - Vice President, Head of Global Produce Innovation and Design for Levi Strauss
Jean Case – CEO of the Case Foundation
See the rest of the amazing keynote line here and the full list of speakers and bios here

5. When and Where Phoenix, Arizona
Thursday, October Saturday, October 27
Discounted hotel prices offered on the NI18 website

6. Why should I go? Network with like-minded peers
NI18 brings together the brightest, most enthusiastic and innovative impact leaders from around the world. Get inspired and dive deep into the most cutting-edge ideas to change the world. Get immersed in bold new trends and practices that challenge conventional wisdom and break barriers.
Return home inspired by what others are doing every day to impact issues that shape our world today and help chart a positive course for tomorrow.
Connect and collaborate with like-minded students, recent graduates, and established professionals from around the globe. Tackle challenges, compare notes, and get answers from others thinking about big ideas to change the world.
Join emerging and established changemakers in fields such as corporate sustainability, social entrepreneurship, and impact investing.
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Network with like-minded peers
Hear from professionals from a range of industries
Meet new people during networking opportunities
Expo on Friday with mission-aligned companies and organizations
Be inspired by keynote speeches and breakout sessions

7. Testimonials
”Amazing diverse people, focused one dream - a better world of tomorrow!” - Pravanjan Das, ‎University of Virginia Darden School of Business, MBA
”Net impact is an amazing conference and networking event to dive deeper into the industry and field of sustainability. It's a great way to deepen ones knowledge and share!” -Esra Elshafey, Bard College, Graduate
”The Net Impact Conference is something that all future business professionals should attend at least once before graduating. So much knowledge to obtain, and so many networking opportunities to kick start you into an impacting and successful career!” -Lindsey Fenwick, 2nd year student conference goer
"The NI17 Net Impact Conference was even better than I could have expected. They created an eloquent weekend combining the intelligence and insight of some of the best in their fields and really made me feel like I had a purpose when I left." -Kristen Seward, Binghamton University, Undergraduate
”NI17 was a game-changer for me. I came here without expecting to get much out of it and left with empowerment within me. I was unclear about what I wanted to do in my career, and now I know. I am forever grateful for this experience.” -Julia Vachon, Ohio Northern University, Undergraduate
"The Net Impact Conference draws in the best and the brightest upholding the principle of diversity of thought. To tackle the world's social issues, we're going to need leaders from every corner and discipline in the world." -Danny Lee, Washington University, MBA, MSW
”This was my first time attending a Net Impact Conference and I was so excited to meet so many like minded people from all over the world. It goes to show how that the social enterprise world is smaller than one may think, this was proven when I ran into someone at NI17 that I was on a competing team in Shanghai, China last year during the Hult Prize competition. I was so happy to have met this individual, as their team's idea truly inspired me.” -Becky MacKay, Emory University, Goizueta Business School, Graduate
”The conference helped me feel as though I wasn't alone. The fact that I could see and talk to so many people who had done such incredible things inspired me to push harder in my endeavors to help make the world a better place.” -Remi Prince, The University of Utah, Undergraduate
”NI17 was the first Net Impact Conference that I attended and it turned out to be so much more than I expected- I did find my path to purpose, met some talented and motivated individuals, and really understood the importance of being a part of the Net Impact family. Amazing experience!” -Debasmita Sarkar, Chapter Leader, Sustainability Management Chapter at Columbia University

8. More Information
Visit the website:
Register here
Pricing details: registration prices increase on September 17th!
Chapters get special pricing so be sure to register as a chapter member
$313 through September 16th
$390 between September 17th - October 14th
The pricing page includes information about potential funding opportunities