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Events in the U.S. South

Upcoming regulated investment crowdfunding, impact investing, and social enterprise events in the U.S. South. Updated weekly · Curated by The Super Crowd, Inc.

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23 events in the U.S. South. Online events are open to anyone: see 30 online events.

September 2026

Sep28–29

Thistle Farms 2-Day Education Workshop: September 28-29, 2026

Thistle Farms · Nashville, TN

An in-person immersion into Thistle Farms’ housing-first community and social enterprise model serving women recovering from trafficking, prostitution, and addiction. The workshop is designed for practitioners who want to learn, adapt, or replicate parts of the model, with time for program detail, social enterprise learning, and relationship building.

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Sep29

Add Crowdfunding to Your Capital Access Toolbox

America’s SBDC · Atlanta, GA

A workshop within America’s SBDC Annual Training Event for small business advisors exploring crowdfunding as a capital access tool. The session highlights how SBDC professionals can guide entrepreneurs through crowdfunding readiness, campaign preparation, client fit, and resources for compliant community-based fundraising.

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Sep29

Southeast Huddle & Exchange

African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs · Charlotte, NC

This regional convening brings Black-led CDFI leaders together with funders, bankers, policymakers, and civic leaders. The Charlotte program centers capital access, displacement, and Black wealth in the New South, making it highly relevant to community finance practitioners and place-based impact investors.

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Sep30 to Oct 2

Federal Reserve System Conference on Investing in Rural America

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Federal Reserve System, and Rural LISC · Asheville, NC

This annual public conference focuses on the people, institutions, and local strategies that power rural economies. Hosted by Federal Reserve partners and Rural LISC, it explores place-based approaches to opportunity, collaboration, and long-term community prosperity. Impact investors, CDFIs, foundations, and civic leaders would care because it centers capital deployment in rural communities.

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October 2026

Oct2–3

Thrive 2026: Capital, Commerce & Conscience

Thrive · Dallas, TX

Thrive gathers founders, investors, executives, philanthropists, and emerging talent in a values-driven economy setting. With a pitch final, networking, and sessions around capital, commerce, and conscience, it is a useful space for mission-driven entrepreneurs and funders looking for partnerships rooted in enterprise, identity, and community impact.

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Oct7–8

NCBA’s 10th Annual Cooperative IMPACT Conference

NCBA CLUSA · Washington, DC

A national cross-sector conference for the cooperative movement, bringing together leaders, advocates, innovators, and policy voices. The 10th annual IMPACT gathering focuses on cooperative business models, community building, policy priorities, practical solutions, and an economy that works for everyone.

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Oct13–15

Aspen Ideas: Economy

Aspen Institute · Tulsa, OK

A three-day public forum in Tulsa connecting economic ideas to real places, local prosperity, ownership, opportunity, inclusion, and democracy. While broader than social enterprise alone, its tracks on capital, participation, enterprise, entrepreneurship, and place-based growth make it relevant for ecosystem builders working to design economies that benefit more communities.

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Oct15

Pan Africa Future Summit 2026

IoTeedom and US-Ghana Business Summit Team · Miami, FL

Pan Africa Future Summit gathers entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, academics, diaspora leaders, and technology innovators to explore how technology can drive social good and economic transformation. The Miami summit includes keynotes, panels, workshops, and investment pitch sessions focused on U.S.-Africa partnership, innovation, and sustainable development.

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Oct16

bigBANG! 2026 Social Innovation Conference

Social Venture Partners Dallas and Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas · Dallas, TX

A Dallas social innovation conference where business leaders, nonprofit professionals, social entrepreneurs, and impact investors learn from local and national social impact leaders. The 2026 program emphasizes hard-earned lessons in pivots, governance, resilience, and the growing momentum of impact investing across Texas.

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Oct19–21

Purpose Summit 2026

The Purpose Summit · Atlanta, GA

An annual gathering for purpose-focused organizations and leaders committed to using business as a force for good. The Atlanta summit convenes people working to transform workplaces, organizations, and communities through purpose, peer learning, collaboration, and sustained commitment to mission-driven leadership.

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Oct20–21

Regulated Investment Crowdfunding Summit 2026

Crowdfunding Professional Association · Washington, DC

CfPA’s annual summit gathers Reg CF and Reg A leaders, policymakers, regulators, portals, attorneys, issuers, investors, and service providers in Washington. The program includes advocacy visits, a reception, and a full conference day focused on policy, practice, networking, and the future of regulated investment crowdfunding.

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Oct20–23

OFN42 Annual Conference

Opportunity Finance Network · New Orleans, LA

OFN’s annual conference is one of the largest gatherings for the CDFI industry, serving mission-driven lenders, investors, policymakers, researchers, and community development partners. OFN42 offers plenaries, breakouts, training, tours, and peer connection for organizations expanding economic opportunity through community finance.

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Oct21–22

Catalyst Kitchens Southeast Regional Summit 2026

Catalyst Kitchens · Atlanta, GA

Catalyst Kitchens’ Southeast Regional Summit convenes teaching-kitchen social enterprises and nonprofit workforce programs. Hosted at Open Hand Atlanta, the event highlights foodservice job training, hunger relief, program design, employer partnerships, and peer learning for organizations using social enterprise models to create economic opportunity.

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Oct22–23

Novogradac 2026 Fall New Markets Tax Credit Conference

Novogradac · New Orleans, LA

A technical community development finance conference focused on the New Markets Tax Credit program. It serves CDEs, investors, lenders, developers, nonprofits, advisors, and public-sector partners who use tax-credit capital to finance community facilities, operating businesses, mixed-use projects, and investment in underserved places.

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November 2026

Nov11–12

Inclusive Capital Summit

Impact Ventures · Arlington, TX

A national convening of second-stage entrepreneurs, ecosystem builders, and capital providers focused on reshaping capital access toward justice and equity. The summit connects CDFIs, foundations, angel investors, venture capitalists, community organizations, policymakers, and innovators to advance inclusive economic development and close wealth gaps.

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Nov18–20

2026 National Development Finance Summit

Council of Development Finance Agencies · Savannah, GA

CDFA’s national summit gathers development finance professionals, lenders, consultants, dealmakers, and public-sector leaders to discuss financing tools and partnerships. The Savannah event is designed for people moving capital into community and economic development projects, with workshops on equitable revitalization, venture capital, and local finance solutions.

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December 2026

Dec6–9

Native CDFI Network 7th Annual Policy & Capacity Building Summit

Native CDFI Network · Washington, DC

A four-day summit bringing together Native CDFI leaders, Tribal leaders, policymakers, federal partners, funders, investors, and advocates. The event focuses on capacity building, policy, capital access, and Native economic development, with programming and Hill engagement aimed at expanding opportunity and community-controlled finance across Indian Country.

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Dec9

CDFI Practitioner Summit: People and Talent

Opportunity Finance Network · Washington, DC

An OFN practitioner summit for CDFI staff and partners focused on the people, talent, and organizational capacity needed to sustain community finance. It matters to the impact capital field because strong teams and leadership pipelines directly affect how mission-driven lenders deploy capital in underserved communities.

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March 2027

Mar20

HER Impact Conference 2027

HER Impact Conference · Memphis, TN

HER Impact Conference is a community-focused event connecting women, teenage girls, entrepreneurs, businesses, and organizations to opportunities in business, education, career growth, mentorship, and networking. It is especially relevant for local ecosystem builders supporting women-led enterprise, youth opportunity, and practical pathways into impact-oriented work.

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April 2027

Apr12–14

MO Summit 2027

Big Path Capital · Asheville, NC

A curated summit for CEOs of high-growth positive-impact companies using business as a force for good. Produced by Big Path Capital, the gathering blends content and deep networking for leaders building inclusive, regenerative, and sustainable businesses while connecting with peers, investors, and mission-aligned partners.

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Apr20–22

E-Capital Summit 2027

EarthX · Dallas, TX

An invitation-only summit convening investors, family offices, foundations, innovators, startups, policy leaders, and ecosystem builders focused on sustainability investment opportunities. The event supports dealmaking, pitch opportunities, and collaboration among capital providers and companies seeking substantial positive impact for people and planet.

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May 2027

May4–6

SPRE Summit 2027

Community Spaces Network · Atlanta, GA

The Social Purpose Real Estate Summit convenes leaders developing, owning, and stewarding community-serving real estate. It is relevant to social enterprise and community capital practitioners because it focuses on nonprofit centers, social purpose spaces, community ownership, and real estate assets that support local impact.

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May5–7

Just Economy Conference 2027

National Community Reinvestment Coalition · Washington, DC

NCRC’s Just Economy Conference convenes community, business, foundation, policy, and government leaders focused on building wealth and opportunity. Topics include access to capital and credit, community development, fair lending, housing, climate, civil rights, and impact investing, making it a strong fit for community capital practitioners.

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