Be the Voice that moves the sector forward
From April 21–24, 2026, 750+ leaders in corporate social impact will gather in Palm Springs for our flagship conference— a place where bold ideas meet practical action. We are looking for changemakers who don’t just talk about impact, but show what it looks like when companies and causes work together to drive real results.
Breakout sessions and workshops, driven by this Call for Speakers, are the heart of our program. They are why attendees leave saying: "I came for inspiration, but I’m leaving with a playbook."
We seek voices with varied backgrounds and real-world experience who can provide practical, actionable takeaways to an audience of seasoned and emerging social impact professionals. We carefully select the most compelling proposals to ensure an impactful program. This page contains everything you need to craft a compelling submission and join the small group of speakers who will shape the conversation at EFG2026.
The priority deadline for speaker submissions is November 25. Proposals received by this date will be reviewed before the end of the year.
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Purpose with Precision
We're looking for speakers who can share proven strategies, transparent data, and actionable frameworks that help practitioners execute purpose with greater precision.
Our Moment: Social impact is being questioned and redefined. ESG faces backlash. Consumers are skeptical. Budgets are tight. Leaders need more than inspiration — they need evidence, frameworks, and operational excellence. They need precision.
What We Mean by Precision:
- Clear outcomes and shared definitions of success
- Measurable results with transparent reporting
- Strategic alignment between business goals and social impact
- Community-centered design that serves people, not just metrics
- Systems and processes that enable scale without losing authenticity
- Strategic Integration — Embedding Purpose with Precision: Purpose that drives business performance through intentional design, stakeholder alignment, and operational discipline.
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Measurement Mastery — Proving Impact with Credibility: Moving beyond vanity metrics to shared measurement frameworks that demonstrate real progress for business and society.
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Partnership Architecture — Designing for Sustained Impact: The structures, governance models, and operational systems that enable partnerships to deliver value over time.
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Community-Led Precision — Centering Lived Experience: Ensuring precision serves communities, not just metrics — designing with, not for, the people partnerships aim to serve.
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Cause Marketing & Consumer Trust — Marketing Purpose with Proof: In an era of skepticism and purpose fatigue, precision in marketing builds trust through authenticity, transparency, and measurable impact.
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Resilient Leadership — Leading Through Uncertainty: When political noise is loud and resources are tight, disciplined leadership and operational focus become competitive advantages.
- Operational Excellence — Systems That Scale Impact: The technology, processes, and infrastructure that enable precision at scale without losing authenticity.
Main Stage Keynotes (20–25 min): Inspirational and instructional; real data, replicable frameworks, honest failures. Think TED Talk inspiration with actionable strategies.
- Selection Criteria: Every keynote must provide (1) a replicable framework, (2) actual data/metrics, and (3) honest lessons on what didn't work.
Fireside Chats (20-25 minutes): Multi-perspective conversations with tight moderation focused on actionable insights, not promotional talking points.
Breakouts (75 min): Case studies + discussion + frameworks.
Content requirements: Real organization names, real data (no anonymization unless legally required), challenges and failures addressed explicitly, handout includes implementation framework or template.
Workshops (90 min): Interactive sessions that produce actionable takeaways.
Workshop Examples:
- Clarity Workshop: Outcome Mapping + "Stop-Start-Continue" Exercise
- Alignment Workshop: Building a Partnership Operating Charter
- Measurement Workshop: Creating Your Shared Measurement Plan Replication Workshop: Turning Your Pilot into a Scalable Model
- Adaptation Workshop: Quarterly Signal Scanning + Scenario Planning
Please note that these submissions are separate from any existing partnership/sponsorship conversations regarding content. If you are in active conversations with our team about partnership, we encourage you to submit your idea here and let our team know so we can track it. If you’d like to explore partnership opportunities, please fill out this form and our team will be in touch.
High Need:
- Evidence-based measurement frameworks and shared metrics
- Navigating ESG/DEI backlash with data and integrity
- Consumer trust and authenticity in cause marketing
- Multi-stakeholder alignment (CSR + marketing + HR + operations)
- Community co-design and power-sharing models
- Technology for precision (AI, data integration, automation)
- Partnership governance for sustained, multi-year relationships
- Small-budget, high-impact strategies
- Global perspectives (beyond North America)
- Emerging partnership models and innovative structures
Specific Voices We Need:
- CFOs and finance leaders on ROI and business case
- Nonprofit CEOs on partnership strategy and capacity
- Community members/leaders with lived experience
- CMOs/brand leaders on integrating purpose into marketing
- Chief People Officers on employee engagement precision
- Legal/compliance on navigating regulatory environment
- Researchers with consumer/employee trend data
- Mid-level practitioners with tactical, replicable lessons
What We're Looking For:
- Proven partnerships with real data
- Measurement & evidence
- Strategic integration
- Community-centered design
- Operational excellence
- Resilient leadership
- Cause marketing precision
What We're Not Looking For:
- Promotional presentations about your company/service
- Theoretical frameworks without real-world application
- Vague "purpose is important" inspiration without substance
- Case studies without permission to share actual data
- Topics covered extensively in recent EFG conferences
- Vendor pitches disguised as educational content
Conflict of Interest Policy:
- Sessions must be educational, not promotional
- Vendors/solution providers are welcome but cannot use session time for sales pitches
- Clearly disclose any commercial relationships with organizations mentioned
- Focus on lessons and frameworks, not product features
Data Transparency:
- We require permission to share real organization names and data
- Anonymization is only permitted when legally required
- Ballpark figures are acceptable when exact numbers are confidential (e.g., "$2-3M" instead of "$2,347,592")
Community Voice Requirement:
- Sessions about community-centered work must include community members as co-presenters OR explicit permission from community to share their story
- Lived experience speakers receive honoraria (EFG covers this)
selection process & TImeline
Our submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis by the Engage for Good team with input from sector experts.
We prioritize proposals that:
- Offer practical, actionable takeaways for attendees.
- Highlight real-world partnerships and results.
- Reflect diverse voices and perspectives (speakers, industries, and causes).
- Align with our conference themes and tracks.
- Help fill specific agenda needs (e.g., addressing gaps in certain topics or tracks).
Every applicant will be notified of our decision. While we receive many more proposals than we can accept, non-selected proposals may be considered for participation in local events, webinars, or podcasts.
October 2025 |
November 25, 2025 |
January 31, 2026 |
March 1, 2026 |
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Rolling Call for Submissions opens |
Priority Deadline for Submissions |
The majority of the agenda confirmed |
Call for Submissions officially closes |
speaker faq
We offer different ticket structures to support a wide range of voices and perspectives:
- Nonprofit speakers receive a free General Pass. They may upgrade to an enhanced pass for a small fee.
- Corporate speakers receive 25% off any pass type.
- Agencies, consultants, and other speakers join with a full conference pass at the standard rate.
- Official Partners who are speakers receive passes as part of their partnership package. Interested in becoming a partner? Fill out this form.
Yes. Our program is a mix of sponsored and unsponsored sessions, all held to the same high standard. Every session is carefully curated to deliver practical insights and real value. If you’d like to explore partnership opportunities, fill out this form and our team will be in touch with you.
Absolutely. All selected speakers receive mentorship with top public speaking coaches to help sharpen their delivery and ensure their content is as impactful as possible.
You'll receive recognition on our website, in our emails, across our social media channels, and in other promotional materials leading up to the event. We also provide a customized social media toolkit to help you share your involvement with your community.
As a speaker, you'll receive:
- Full 2-day conference pass (value: $2395)
- Recognition as industry thought leader Professional video recording of your session
- Amplification through EFG marketing channels (19K+ social reach)
- Networking access to 750+ senior practitioners Speaker-only reception and networking opportunities
- Featured in pre-conference marketing (selected speakers)
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