Impact State of Mind connects New York's dynamic innovation ecosystem with global networks of investors, entrepreneurs, institutions, and thought leaders - catalyzing deliberations and collaborations beyond the traditional walls of the UN and major institutional gatherings. TWO DAYS. ONE GLOBAL CONVERSATION. SEPTEMBER 23 – ENTREPRENEUR DAY A day designed to connect and accelerate ambitious entrepreneurs through workshops, discussions, investor and accelerator engagement, and networking. Programming will explore access to capital and entering new markets, while connecting entrepreneurs with leading investors, accelerators, and ecosystem partners. SEPTEMBER 24 – INVESTOR DAY A high-level gathering of the sustainable finance and investing community focused on emerging opportunities, market trends, and the deployment of capital toward climate change and some of the world's most pressing challenges. Investor Day brings together investors, business leaders, financial professionals, foundations, policymakers, academics, and international organizations for provocative conversations and meaningful relationship-building. 2026 FOCUS AREAS Climate Adaptation & the Adaptation Economy • Carbon Markets • AI & Emerging Technology for Good • Sustainable Finance • Energy Transition • Infrastructure in Emerging Economies & the Global South • Impact Investing & Global Market Trends A GLOBAL NETWORK WITH DEEP NEW YORK ROOTS Impact State of Mind is an initiative of Impact Hub New York Metropolitan Area in collaboration with Princeton University, Finpulica, SILC, XPRIZE, and many other organizations. Impact Hub is the world's largest community of social innovators aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals with hubs in 130+ cities across 70+ countries and a total reach of approximately 100 million people. WHO JOINS US Impact investors • Venture capital & private capital • Family offices • Foundations • Financial institutions • International organizations • Entrepreneurs • Corporate leaders • Policymakers • Academics • Accelerators • Economists • Sustainability & climate leaders