What Is MA Impact Days 26?
MA Impact Days is more than a conference, it’s a conference + academy + social venture marketplace + celebration of our community. It’s a working marketplace of ideas, capital, and collaboration. Together, we explore how capital already in the Commonwealth and across New England can support:
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Workforce and talent solutions
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Affordable and community-centered housing
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Small-town and Main Street enterprises
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Equity-centered, place-based development
This is a space where ideas meet capital, learners become investors, connections become commitments, and foundations and investors align around community outcomes.
Why Attend?
Massachusetts and New England are rich with intellectual capital, financial resources, and civic leadership — yet too much capital remains on the sidelines. MA Impact Days is designed to move it.
Whether you are deepening your impact investing practice, aligning assets with community outcomes, ready to deploy capital regionally, or seeking aligned partners, you will leave equipped, connected, and ready to act.
What to Expect
Thoughtful Learning
Regionally grounded sessions on Full Spectrum Capital — how grants, guarantees, recoverable grants, loans, and equity work together to achieve community goals.
Strategic Connection
Meaningful engagement with investors, practitioners, foundations, and regional leaders from across Massachusetts and New England.
Actionable Collaboration
A focus on building real investment relationships and structures that lead to measurable impact.
Community-Centered Perspectives
Direct insight from local leaders advancing workforce solutions, revitalizing Main Streets, and unlocking capital for housing and small enterprises.
Advanced Track: is designed for those further along their impact journey, focusing on Full Spectrum Capital Due Diligence, Implementing Strategic Plans, and fostering a community of peer support.
Fundamentals Track: provides a foundation in Full Spectrum Capital, Opportunity Scans, Investor Accelerators, Marketplaces, Regional Directories, and Capital Aggregators.
How to Attend
Registration Now Open
Join us in the Boston Area in November 10-11 2026, as we plan to host a variety of panels, workshops and speakers surrounding important conversations in impact investing. Spaces are limited and an application is required in order to receive a code for registration.
About Our Cohort Model
Cohorts are simply groups of attendees with a shared passion – a community of place, identity or maybe interest. In previous years, informal cohorts have participated to learn how to create impact investing ecosystems. This year, we are formalizing cohorts, inviting groups to attend as a cohort, helping them build relationships, acquire tools, and gain experiences to develop their impact investor databases and set up marketplaces.
Joining or creating a cohort will help you get even more out of Impact Days – including access to tools and resources, speaking opportunities, and follow-up engagement to help you turn learnings into action! Our Cohort Guide will be available in Spring 2026.
Sponsor MA Impact Days
- Brand Visibility: Boost your exposure to investors, industry leaders, and policymakers.
- Thought Leadership: Showcase your leadership and commitment to social and environmental responsibility.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with over 400 leaders from local, national, and international communities.
- Market Differentiation: Stand out by demonstrating your dedication to sustainable and socially responsible practices.
- Access to Insights: Get early access to cutting-edge research and trends to refine your impact investing strategies.
MA Impact Days Business Sponsorship Brochure
Event Details & Agenda
When: November 10 & 11, 2026
Where: Boston Marriott Burlington – One Burlington Mall Road, Burlington, Massachusetts, USA, 01803
MA Impact Days 2026 is a two-day convening bringing together investors, foundations, community leaders, and entrepreneurs to mobilize capital for a more resilient and equitable New England. New England is rich with intellectual capital, financial resources, and civic leadership — yet too much capital stays on the sidelines. MA Impact Days helps move it.
Transportation
Because MA Impact Days is designed to bring together participants from across rural and urban Massachusetts, as well as the broader New England region, we made the thoughtful decision to host the conference in Burlington, Massachusetts, a location that is accessible by air, car, and public transportation. Burlington is located just off I-95/Route 128 and Route 3, making it a practical meeting point for attendees traveling from across the Commonwealth and neighboring states.
Flying
The primary airport for attendees flying in is Boston Logan International Airport, which is approximately 18 miles from the Boston Marriott Burlington. The hotel does not provide shuttle service, so attendees should plan to use rideshare, taxi, rental car, or pre-arranged car service for transportation to and from the hotel.
Driving
For those traveling by car, Burlington is conveniently located near major regional highways, including I-95/Route 128, Route 3, and Route 62. This makes the venue easy to reach from Greater Boston, Central and Western Massachusetts, and other parts of New England.
Public Transportation
Burlington is served by regional bus connections, including service linking the area with Alewife Station and downtown Boston. Attendees planning to use public transportation should expect to complete the final leg of the trip by bus or rideshare, as Burlington is not directly served by the subway.
Hotel
We have arranged accommodations at the Boston Marriott Burlington, located at One Burlington Mall Road, Burlington, Massachusetts. The hotel is conveniently situated near the conference location and offers complimentary on-site parking, along with electric vehicle charging for guests. Boston Logan International Airport is approximately 18 miles away.
You can access the discounted room block here.
Coming Soon!
Download the event app to view the agenda and connect with other attendees. Event App
Who’s Who In Impact Investing
We’re excited to announce the launch of our first Who’s Who in Impact Investing in New England. This initiative recognizes leaders who are advancing impact investing and driving meaningful change in their communities.
Honorees will be celebrated during Impact Days later this year.
Do you know someone making a difference? We invite you to nominate exceptional individuals who are aligning financial returns with positive social and environmental impact. Form and deadline coming soon!
Speakers
Learn and be inspired by diverse leaders in impact investing from across the US and around the world. 2024 speakers and panelists included leaders from The Tides Foundation, First Southwest Bank, Chicago Trend, The Women’s Foundation of Colorado, Trailhead Capital, plus governmental agencies, family offices, and academic leaders.
Partners and Key Supporters