Social Innovation Conferences and Events
The Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation holds social impact events globally, offering insights into how the sector operates and helping our community members prepare to solve complex problems.
Featured speakers have included Nobel laureates, elected officials, corporate and nonprofit leaders, and social entrepreneurs.
Our social innovation conferences and events are designed for anyone who is committed to making the world more equitable and sustainable, including nonprofit and business leaders, social entrepreneurs, board members, impact investors, and Booth students, faculty, and alumni.
Signature Events
Economics of Social Sector Organizations Conference
This annual event brings together faculty from across disciplines to explore the broad range of organizations addressing social issues.
Economics of Social Sector Organizations Conference
Perspectives in Impact Investing
This event series provides an overview of career paths in impact investing, public and private markets, and the future of the field.
Perspectives in Impact Investing
Making the Switch
We offer events and resources to help Booth alumni leverage their MBA for a career in the social impact sector.
Making the Switch
Perspectives in Sustainability
Get insights into the most challenging issues facing our planet and learn how you can use your business skills to tackle them.
Perspectives in Sustainability
Perspectives in Philanthropy
Join the Rustandy Center for an event series that explores the role of philanthropy in American society.
Perspectives in PhilanthropyUpcoming Events
On Board: Boardroom Debates
Monday, December 12, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. CT | Virtual
For the first event in our On Board: Boardroom Debates series, we are addressing the question, "do you think nonprofit boards should implement a Chief Governance Officer role? Why or why not?" To participate, please read the assigned article and then submit your opinion by 12/5.
Then, join us live to continue the debate, share your opinion, and hear from fellow Chicago Booth nonprofit board members.
This event is open to Booth students and alumni.
