The 2016 Net Impact Conference Prepares to Make History in Philadelphia

OAKLAND, Calif., September 26, 2016 /3BL Media/ - Net Impact, the leading global nonprofit that mobilizes the next generation to use their skills and careers to make a positive impact on the world, invites participants to make history at the 2016 Net Impact Conference in Philadelphia, November 3-5.

The Net Impact Conference is the premier gathering of students and professionals who are committed to making a lasting social and environmental impact now and throughout their careers; this year the 24th Net Impact Conference heads to Philadelphia, a city where history is made.

Expected to draw nearly 3000 students and young professionals from interdisciplinary sectors, the 2016 Net Impact Conference will give participants the skills, connections, and experiences for a lifetime of impact.

Every year the Net Impact Conference features inspiring, authentic, and energizing speakers who are making real impact from the boardroom to the classroom and beyond our borders. This year our notable lineup of speakers includes; Chad Dickerson, the CEO of Etsy; Alicia Garza, the Co-Founder of #BlackLivesMatter; and Doug McMillon, President and CEO of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

The conference will feature more than 80 breakout sessions designed to address the world’s toughest challenges including; climate change, equity, and food systems while looking for new solutions through tracks including; social entrepreneurship, impact investing, and purposeful careers. Diverse session formats encourage collaboration and learning. Formats include; boot camps (Break Out of the Pack to Land Your Impact Dream Job); panels (Integrating Sustainability and Impact into Employee Engagement); and debates (What Works in Global Development?).

The conference will also feature career advancement opportunities including our Career Expo. The Career Expo provides an opportunity to network with professionals and recruiters from  international corporations, social enterprises, and nonprofits that have the ability and drive to use their organizations for social and environmental good. The expo also features a special expo Career Corner providing the opportunity to spend 15 minutes one-on-one with an Idealist professional or headshots taken by a professional photographer for LinkedIn profiles.

Registration is open at: https://netimpact.org/conference

About Net Impact

Net Impact mobilizes the next generation to use their skills and careers to make a positive impact on the world. We provide our members with the skills, connections, and experiences they need to maximize their potential and have a lasting impact on the world. One hundred thousand strong, with 300 global chapters, our members take on social challenges, protect the environment, and orient businesses and products toward the greater good. In short, we help turn passions in a lifetime of world-changing action. Visit www.netimpact.org