2026 Summit Agenda
On June 2-3, leaders across business, philanthropy, and the social sector will convene for two days of forward-looking conversations, strategic insights, and meaningful connection, all centered on this year’s theme: Meeting the Moment.
See below for our 2026 agenda. Check back for more updates!
Tuesday, June 2
7:00am
Morning Run with lululemon
8:00am
Coffee, Breakfast & Light Networking
Grab your badge early, enjoy a light breakfast, and meet the incredible people you’ll share the next two days with.
SESSION #1: Moments of Leadership
9:00am
Welcome to Social Innovation Summit: Atlanta!
- Zeev Klein, Founder & Curator of Social Innovation Summit; General Partner – Landmark Ventures
- Mel Ochoa, Chief Operating Officer; General Partner – Landmark VenturesÂ
9:10am
Opening Performance
- Dance 4 Your Life
9:20am
Scaling Impact: From Local Action to National Movement
- Erin Izen, Executive Director, The Home Depot Foundation – The Home Depot
- Jennifer Sirangelo, President & CEO – Points of Light
- Moderator: Kenrick Fraser, Chief Impact Officer – Bonterra
9:40am
America at 250 & What Comes Next
- Sharon McMahon, Author and Educator
9:50am
Moral Leadership in a Defining Era
- Dr. Bernice King, Chief Executive Officer – The King Center
- Dr. Michael Lomax, Chief Executive Officer – UNCF
- Moderator: Emma Bloomberg, Founder & CEO – Murmuration
10:10am
Transition to Morning Breakouts
10:25am
INTERACTIVE MORNING BREAKOUTS: A Moment to Connect
Breakout #1
Making Big Bets: Challenges & Opportunities
- Meg Fosque, Managing Director of Community Strategy – The Rockefeller Foundation
- Utaukwa Allen, Global Head of Economic & Community Development, Data Centers – Google
- Emily Musil, Managing Director – Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy
- Moderator: Asha Varghese, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility – Caterpillar Inc. & President – Caterpillar Inc.
Breakout #2
Youth Led Service Building Career Readiness, Connection and Resilience
- Sarah Huston, Portfolio Director – Gallup
- Jordan Boger, Founder – The Sean M. Boger Legacy Scholarship
- Nandana Menon, Founder – Autism Unity Initiative; Spark
- Moderator: Alex Quian, Youth Empowerment Program Officer – The Allstate Foundation
Breakout #3
Tech & AI for Impact
- Julia Backon, Executive Director, Tech for Social Good – JPMorganChase
- Katrina McGhee, EVP & Chief Marketing Officer – American Heart Association
- Casey Ryu, Head of Impact – Zoom
- Yvette Renteria, Chief Program Officer – Common Sense Media.
- Moderator: Aylin Oncel, Vice President, Social Impact – Goodstack
Breakout #4
Civic Engagement & Strengthening Communities
- Francesca de Quesada Covey, Vice President, Community Impact – Knight Foundation
- Julie Hirshey, Vice President of Community Relations – Philadelphia Eagles
- Aisha Glover, Global Head of Urban Innovation – Audible
- Kalisha Dessources Figures, Senior Advisor – When We All Vote
- Moderator: Celia Moreno, Social Impact Senior Manager – Lyft
11:15am
Transition Back to General Session
SESSION #2: Moments of Humanity
11:25am
Introduction by Session Leader
- Lynette Bell, President, Truist Foundation; Executive Vice President – Truist
11:35am
The Power of Story to Drive Culture
- Dr. Michael Counter, VP, Head of Branded Entertainment & Strategic Partnership – Al Roker Entertainment
- Margaret Mitchell, Chief Executive Officer – YWCA USA
- Ingrid-Saunders Jones, National Chairperson, National Council of Negro Women; Former Chair of The Coca-Cola Foundation
- Moderator: Al Roker, Host & Weatherman, NBC’s TODAY Show & CEO – Al Roker Entertainment
11:55am
Human Skills in the Age of AI
- Diana Fischer, Senior Director, Workday Foundation – Workday
- Erika Smith, AI Skills Director, US – Microsoft Elevate – Microsoft
- Susan Murray, Chief Executive Officer – Year Up United
- Moderator: Justin Hall, Partner-Workforce Solutions – PwC
12:15pm
JUMP: Justice & Upward Mobility Project
- Larry Miller, Chairman of the Board at the Jordan Brand – Nike
- Maya Moore, Social Justice Advocate & WNBA Legend
- Khalil Hayes, JUMP Leadership Accelerator Fellow
- Moderator: Shruti Sehra, Chief Executive Officer – New Profit
12:35pm
LUNCH & NETWORKING: A Moment to Re-Energize
1:45pm
Transition Back to General Session
SESSION #3: Moments of Action
1:55pm
Simon Says: “Impact”
- Steve Max, The Master of Simon Sez
2:05pm
Purpose Under Pressure: UNITY in a Time of Uncertainty & AI Transformation
- Dale Strange, President of Corporate Impact – Blackbaud
2:15pm
Safe Workplaces Save Lives
- Katie Ray-Jones, Chief Executive Officer – National Domestic Violence Hotline (The Hotline)
- Sharisse Kimbro, Relationship Abuse Program Officer – The Allstate Foundation
- Sonya Passi, Founder & CEO – FreeFrom
- Moderator: Kate Nack, Vice President – The Allstate Foundation
2:35pm
Cultivating Authenticity
- Kaeden Rowland, Creator & Influencer; aka “Staples Baddie”
2:40pm
Purpose in Action: A Partnership Model to Expand Opportunity
- Dr. Wendy Mihm-Herold, President & CEO – Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates (iJAG)
- Kelly McGraw, CEO – The Honor Foundation
- Reuben Ogbonna II, Executive Director & Co-Founder – The Marcy Lab School
- Lauren Coape-Arnold, Executive Director, Apollo Opportunity Foundation; Global Head of Citizenship – Apollo Global Management
3:00pm
Transition to Afternoon Breakouts
3:10pm
INTERACTIVE AFTERNOON BREAKOUTS: A Moment to Connect
Breakout #1
Economic Empowerment & Financial Resilience
- Debra Whitman, Chief Public Policy Officer – AARP
- Don Howard, President & Chief Executive Officer – James Irvine Foundation
- Jo Christine Miles, Director – Principal Foundation
- Stephanie Smith, Social Impact & Smart Mobility Leader – Ford Philanthropy
- Moderator: Shruti Sehra, Chief Executive Officer – New Profit
Breakout #2
Mental Health & Wellbeing
- Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble, Author of Rise and Thrive; Founder of The AAKOMA Project; Lead of The MATTIE Fund
- Deborah Leiter, SVP, Campaign Development – Ad Council
- Sultan Shakir, Chief Operating Officer – PFLAG National
- Shayon Green, CEO & Executive Director – Cause of E.F.F.E.C.T
- Moderator: Wazhma Wesa, Senior Manager, Global Social Impact Partnerships – lululemon
Breakout #3
Education & STEM: Building Pathways for the Future of Work
- Bonnie Barczykowski, Chief Executive Officer – Girl Scouts of the USA
- Lidia Soto-Harmon, President & CEO – Student Conservation Association
- Dr. Eric Goodman, Site Director – Pharrell Williams’ YELLOWHAB
- Moderator: Tessa Eddy, Director of Giving – BestBuy
Breakout #4
UNITY: Trust as Infrastructure
- Heather Meloy, Director, Sustainability & Social Impact – PwC
- Callie Majors, SVP, Brand Strategy & Investor Relations – 3DE Schools
- Catherine Lacour, Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director – The Blackbaud Giving Fund
- Moderator: Andrea Avtjoglou, Senior Director of Product, Donor Management – Blackbaud
Breakout #5
Interactive Workshop: Leveraging Agentic AI for Business Strategy
Bring your laptop for this hands-on learning opportunity!
- Hosted By: Daniel Boyd, Senior Data & AI Specialist – AWS
4:00pm
TRANSITION BACK TO GENERAL SESSION
SESSION #4: Moments of Purpose
4:10pm
Crossing the Rubicon: Rising to the Moment
- Jake Wood, Co-Founder & Executive Chairman – Team Rubicon
4:20pm
From Classroom to Career Pathways That Work
- Dale Winkler, President – Southern Regional Education Board
- Dr. Dave Dimmett, Chief Executive Officer – Project Lead The Way
- Melanie Salas, Engineering Teacher – Lassiter High School
- Moderator: Asha Varghese, President – Caterpillar Foundation
4:40pm
Fill Your (World) Cup
- Lex Chalat, Executive Director, Soccer Forward – U.S. Soccer Federation
4:45pm
The Business of Doing Good: Rewriting the Nonprofit Playbook
- Rick Whitted, Chief Executive Officer – US Hunger
- Moderator: Lauren Stovall, Global Head of Nonprofit Programs – Amazon Web Services
5:05pm
Closing Keynote: Food as a Force for Good
- Chef José Andrés, Chef, Restaurateur & Author
- Moderator: Monti Carlo, Senior Editor of Food & Dining – Atlanta Journal-Constitution
5:30-7:00pm
Welcome Reception
Join us for our Welcome Cocktails reception and meet your fellow impact leaders, hosted in partnership with our friends at The Home Depot Foundation
Wednesday, June 3
7:00-8:00am
Morning Yoga with lululemon
Start your day with a morning yoga session led by lululemon including a complimentary sustainable yoga mat! Register at the link here.Â
8:00am
Day 2 Registration
SESSION #5: Moments of Inspiration
9:00am
Why Women’s Sports May Be the Most Undervalued Lever for Gender Equity, Business Growth, and Social Impact
- Odessa Jenkins, Chief Executive Officer – Women’s National Football ConferenceÂ
9:10am
Simon Says: “Action”
- Steve Max, The Master of Simon Sez
9:20am
Collective Action That Delivers
- Dr. Zeinab Hijazi, Global Lead on Mental Health – UNICEF
- Mike Marriner, Co-Founder & President – Roadtrip Nation
- Anjali Verma, Youth Mental Health Advocate, Roadtripper & Public Policy Student – Stanford University
- Moderator: Wazhma Wesa, Senior Manager, Global Social Impact Partnerships – lululemon
9:40am
The Social Innovation Anthem Award
The Social Innovation Anthem Award celebrates the purposeful work of individuals, organizations, and movements around the world that are using their platform to drive real change. In collaboration with The Anthem Awards, host of the world-renowned Webby Awards, Social Innovation Summit 2026 will highlight a visionary leader and/or organization making a meaningful difference in the city of Atlanta.
- Presented By: Jesse Feister, Executive Director – Webby Media Group & Patricia McLoughlin, General Manager – Anthem Awards
9:45am
Give Beauty Wings
- Xian Horn, Humanist, Beauty and Disability Advocate, Forbes Contributor
9:55am
Morning Keynote: Purpose, Legacy & Family Philanthropy
- Steve Harvey, Global Philanthropist, Investor & Award-Winning Entertainer – The Steve & Marjorie Harvey Foundation
- Moderator: Rembrandt Flores, Co-Founder, Flowing Ventures & Founder – 8COMMAS
10:15am
Transition to Morning Breakouts
10:30am
INTERACTIVE MORNING BREAKOUTS: A Moment to Connect
Breakout #1
The Power of Sports
- Alexis Roe, Vice President, Community Impact – Atlanta Hawks & State Farm Arena
- Stephanie Wizorek, Senior Vice President, Partnership Marketing – Bank of America
- Danielle Bedasse, Vice President, Community Affairs & Executive Director, Foundation – Atlanta Braves
- Mana Purdy, Managing Director, New Initiatives – Liliʻuokalani Trust
- Moderator: Kevin Martinez, Vice President, Corporate Citizenship – ESPN
Breakout #2
Building Sustainable Futures
- Michelle Grogg, Executive Director, Mars Impact Fund – Mars, Incorporated
- Matt Smith, Senior Director of Social Impact – PepsiCo
- Claire Casey, President – AARP Foundation
- Monique Baptiste, Chief Mission Officer – Goodwill Industries International
- Moderator: Hana Haile-Mariam, Managing Director, Partnerships – Robin Hood Foundation
Breakout #3
Youth Engagement & Future of Work
- Lyndsay Harris-Kyei, Vice President, Global Impact & Sustainability – ServiceNow
- Saskia Levy Thompson, Education Program Director – Carnegie Corporation
- Jim Balfanz, Chief Executive Officer – City Year
- Moderator: Nina Prakash, AmeriCorps Member & Team Leader – City Year New York
Breakout #4
WORKSHOP: AI & Technology for Impact
- Ezekiel Brooks, Chief Technology Officer – US Hunger
- Daniel Boyd, Senior Data & AI Specialist – AWS
11:20am
TRANSITION BACK TO GENERAL SESSION
SESSION #6: Moments of Community
11:30am
Introduction by Session Leader
- Oliver Libby, Author, Strong Floor, No CeilingÂ
11:40am
Partnership for the Planet
- Keefe Harrison, Chief Executive Officer – The Recycling Partnership
- Jenny Lawson, President – Keep America Beautiful
- Ann Marie Chock, Senior Director, Corporate Giving; Head of Niagara Cares – Niagara Bottling
- Moderator: Mel Ochoa, General Partner – Landmark Ventures
12:00pm
Following Your Quirks
- That Quirky Bird Girl, Steph, Founder, Influencer, Bird Joy & Positivity Personality
12:05pm
Gathering, Not Othering
- Mohammed AL Samawi, Author & Founder – Abrahamic House
12:15pm
Keynote Interview: America at a Crossroads & The Politics of Real Solutions
- Stacey Abrams, Author, Entrepreneur & Voting Rights Activist
- Moderator: Oliver Libby, Author, Strong Floor, No CeilingÂ
12:35pm
LUNCH & NETWORKING: A Moment to Re-Energize
1:35pm
Transition Back to General Session
SESSION #7: Moments of Connection
1:45pm
Introduction by Session Leader
- Irisaida Méndez Iriarte, Executive Director – Univision Foundation
1:55pm
A Moment of Mindfulness
2:00pm
Innovative Approaches to Advancing Healthcare Access
- Diana Blankman Roberts, Head, Corporate Social Responsibility – Sanofi US
- Randevyn Piérre, Head, U.S. External Affairs – ViiV Healthcare
- Moderator: Jahmal Miller, Chief Administrative Officer, Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group – CommonSpirit Health
2:20pm
A Eureka Moment
- Sam Glassenberg, Founder & CEO – Level Ex
2:25pm
For the Kids: Creativity, Connection & Joy
- Meredith Seacrest Leach, Executive Director & CEO – Ryan Seacrest Foundation
- Nicole Mead, SVP, Operations & Communications – Ryan Seacrest Foundation
- Moderator: Lauren Lake, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships – Highlights Magazine
2:40pm
Themed Roundtable Discussions
Designed to foster deeper dialogue and meaningful connection, themed roundtable discussions provide participants with an interactive opportunity to engage directly with fellow leaders around timely issues, shared challenges, and emerging opportunities.
- Introduced By: Zak Miller, Vice President, Programming & Partnerships – Landmark Ventures
THEMED ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS
Food Access
- Kasumi Quinlan, Executive Director – LemonTree
Community Engagement
- Greg Wise, Vice President, National Impact – GreenLight Fund
Corporate & Nonprofit Partnerships Beyond Funding
- Ben Weigher, Director, Strategic Partnerships – Entrepreneurship for All
Poverty Alleviation
- Holly MacDonald, Head of Artists Against Hunger and Poverty – WhyHunger
Health Equity
- Jean Accius, President – Creating Healthier Communities
Effective Volunteerism
- Joel Pollick, Founder & CEO – Percent Pledge
Environmental Sustainability
- Christopher Henry, Head of Sustainability Communications – Nespresso
Wellbeing & Mental Health
- Tramaine EL-Amin, Vice President, Mental Health First Aid USA – National Council for Mental Wellbeing
Affordable Housing Access
- Dr. Jamie Rife, Senior Vice President  – Housing Connector
Workplace Inclusion & Belonging
- Jackie Martin, Global Head of Inclusion & Impact – Toast
The State of Corporate CSR
- Andrea Wood, President & CEO – ACCP
Bringing People Together in a Polarized World
- Debra Feinberg, Executive Director – Abrahamic House
Humanitarian Relief
- Lisa Burgess, Senior Director, Corporate Partnerships – World Food Program USA
Employee Engagement
- Sophie Rifkin, Senior Director of Impact Partnerships – Chobani
The Disability Inclusion You’re Missing
- Emily Blum, Chief Executive Officer – Disability Lead
Elevating Your Leadership
- Otiti Uwagbai, Strategic Consultant, Leadership Coach & Publishing Strategist, Founder – Uwagbai Global Institute
Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders
- Hannah Cassimere, Executive Director – The Steve & Marjorie Harvey Foundation
Effective Celebrity Philanthropy
- Dakota Ortiz, VP, Impact, Inclusion & Advocacy – William Morris Endeavor
Sports & Impact
- Rosalyn Kennedy, Social and Community Impact | Global Communications, Engagement & Partnerships  – NIKE
LGBTQ+ Allyship
- Sultan Shakir, Chief Operating Officer  – PFLAG National
SESSION #8: From Moments to a Movement
3:30pm
Special Remarks: Leading the Moment
- Andre Dickens, 61st Mayor – City of Atlanta
3:40pm
Introduction by Session Leader
- Gerry Rodriguez, U.S. Head of Brand Purpose & Impact – Edelman
3:50pm
The Next Chapter: What Gen Z is Telling us about Social Impact
- Julia Furnari, Executive Director – Coach Foundation
- Gerry Rodriguez, U.S. Head of Brand Purpose & Impact – Edelman
- Moderator: Jessica Pliska, Chief Executive Officer – The Opportunity Network
4:10pm
Another Awesome Cause: Meeting the Moment for Youth in the Digital Economy
- Robert “Kool” Bell, Co-Founder of Kool & The Gang, Rock Hall of Fame Inductee; Founder – Kool Kids Foundation
- Julian Fitzgerald, Founder – Cxmmunity
- Irisaida Méndez Iriarte, Executive Director – Univision Foundation
- Moderator: Shana Douglass, Co-Founder – Another Awesome Day
4:20pm
A Soul Boom: Reimagining Meaning for this Moment
- Rainn Wilson, Actor, Author & Activist
- Moderator: Shabnam Mogharabi, Entrepreneur, Entertainment Executive & Author
4:35pm
From Moments to a Movement
- Zeev Klein, Founder & Curator of Social Innovation Summit; General Partner – Landmark Ventures
4:45pm
Closing Networking & Cocktail Reception
Join us for our Closing Reception as we toast to two days of impact!