Halcyon Innovation Summit to Honor Ten Years of Impact

Halcyon Innovation Summit: Celebrating a Decade of Impact

As part of its 10th Anniversary Celebration, Halcyon will host the Halcyon Innovation Summit—a gathering designed for social impact leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs. The day centers on timely, grounded conversations about climate change, healthcare, EquityTech, and the evolving practice of social entrepreneurship. It’s a chance to step back, look at what’s working, and press forward—together.

A Platform for Thought Leadership

Scheduled for September 12, this free, public event welcomes you to join in person or by livestream. Wherever you are, you’ll hear from leaders across sectors who bring hard-won insights on driving social change and sustainability. Expect ideas you can use and perspectives that challenge the status quo—delivered with candor, not jargon.

Speakers and Conversations to Expect

The Summit features an impressive lineup of speakers ready to share experience, lessons learned, and what’s next. Notable attendees include:

• Marla Blow, President, Skoll Foundation
• Samir Goel and Wemimo Abbey, Co-Founders of Esusu
• Seth Goldman, Co-Founder and CEO of Just Ice Tea
• Dia Martin, Managing Director at the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation
• Strive Masiyiwa, Founder of Econet Group (virtual appearance)
• Kwasi Mitchell, Chief Purpose and DEI Officer at Deloitte
• Kerone Vatel, Head of Community Impact at Capital One
• Diya Wynn, Responsible AI Lead at Amazon Web Services

Across sessions, the Halcyon Innovation Summit will dig into how technology can advance health equity, what the near future of AI looks like, and where investment can accelerate solutions to the climate crisis. The throughline is practical: how to turn principles into progress, and progress into shared impact.

Ten Years In: A Commitment Worth Marking

As Halcyon reflects on a decade of fostering social entrepreneurship, President and CEO Dan Barker shared the spirit of the moment: "We are celebrating a decade of Halcyon’s dedication to accelerating social entrepreneurship. This Summit is a powerful platform to inspire and engage leaders driving the most critical innovations for our future.” It’s a celebration, yes—but also a working session for what comes next.

Gratitude for Supporters

This Summit is possible thanks to generous partners who share the mission. Halcyon offers heartfelt appreciation to Amazon Web Services, Arnold & Porter Foundation, Baker Botts, Bank of America, Deloitte, Capital One, Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, Total Wine & More, Truist, and the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, among many others. Their support helps bring together the people and ideas that move impact work forward.

Join the Summit

If you’d like to be part of the conversation, you can register for the livestream. Attendance is free, and the program is built to be both informative and energizing. Whether you join in person or tune in online, you’ll meet peers who care about results and leave with fresh perspective on creating meaningful change.

About Halcyon

Halcyon is a nonprofit accelerator and an investor supporting early-stage, impact-driven startups around the world. The organization equips founders with essential tools and resources to strengthen their ventures and amplify their impact. Over the years, Halcyon has supported more than 500 fellows through regionally focused cohorts across diverse areas of the globe, building a community grounded in action and accountability.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Halcyon Innovation Summit?

It’s a special gathering held as part of Halcyon’s 10th Anniversary Celebration, bringing together social impact leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs to focus on sustainable innovation and practical solutions.

Who are the key speakers at the Summit?

The lineup includes Marla Blow of the Skoll Foundation; Samir Goel and Wemimo Abbey of Esusu; Seth Goldman of Just Ice Tea; Dia Martin of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation; Strive Masiyiwa of Econet Group (joining virtually); Kwasi Mitchell of Deloitte; Kerone Vatel of Capital One; and Diya Wynn of Amazon Web Services.

When is the Summit, and how can I take part?

The Summit is scheduled for September 12. It’s free and open to the public, with options to attend in person or watch via livestream. You can register for the livestream to secure your virtual seat.

What topics will be covered?

Sessions will explore technology for health equity, the future of AI, climate crisis solutions and investment, and the evolving landscape of social entrepreneurship.

What is Halcyon’s role in the social impact space?

Halcyon operates as a nonprofit accelerator and investor, providing tools and resources to early-stage, impact-driven startups. To date, it has supported more than 500 fellows through regionally focused cohorts around the world.

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