Impact
Awards
Impact Investor Conference 2027
Meet impact and ESG investors. Pitch your climate, health, food, housing or community company and join the GCN Impact Awards.
Capital for a More Sustainable and Inclusive World
The GCN Impact program brings together founders, investors and partners focused on companies that create measurable social or environmental impact while building strong, scalable businesses.
Climate
and Clean Energy
Health
and Wellbeing
Food
and Agriculture
Housing
and Communities
Inclusion
and Opportunity
A High-Value Forum for Impact Leaders
Meet ESG and impact investors
Present your solution and traction
Build strategic partnerships
Gain visibility and scale impact
The GCN Impact Awards
Celebrating companies and leaders who are driving measurable environmental and social impact while building scalable, high-growth businesses.
Present, Exhibit or Sponsor
Position your company or fund in front of a global network of investors, founders and industry leaders.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this conference only for impact companies?
No. The Impact program is a dedicated track within the GCN Investor Conference, which brings together companies and investors from many sectors. Impact-focused companies get focused access to ESG and impact investors, plus the wider conference audience.
Does my company need to be a non-profit?
No. The program is designed for for-profit companies that create measurable social or environmental impact while building strong, scalable businesses.
What stage should my company be at?
The program is open to companies from early stage through growth stage. What matters most is a clear impact thesis, real traction and a defined capital raise.
How do I apply to present?
Apply through the GCN Present page. Our team reviews each application and confirms presenting slots before the conference.
When are the GCN Impact Awards announced?
The GCN Impact Awards are presented during the GCN Investor Conference on March 25, 2027 in Newport Beach, California.
Which investors attend?
More than 170 investors attend, including ESG and impact funds, family offices, foundations, venture capital firms and corporate investors.
Can investors attend without pitching?
Yes. Investors can attend to meet companies, join panels and network. Accredited and institutional investors can request access through the GCN investor network.
When and where is the conference?
March 25, 2027, from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM at the Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel, 4500 MacArthur Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92660.
Join the GCN Impact Investor Conference
Connect with capital, partners and a community committed to positive and measurable impact.
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