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Immerse yourself in the world of Social Value
Whether you’re looking for a starting point to explore impact or leading the charge already – the Investing in Impact conference is designed to inspire, connect and support you wherever you are at.
Social Value Aotearoa is bringing together thought leaders and practice experts. Those shaping ideas and those implementing them.
Together we can create a conference like no other.
Light up your impact measurement pathway and start exploring your story of change
Join us as we build on the best of today’s social impact practices for the future of social value, sustainability, and investment.
Over two days you will hear from people who have already brought these ideas to life, and learn how to take these concepts and apply them in your own work.
We know that together we can build something bigger, beyond short-term results, meeting the needs of today while setting the stage for wellbeing and sustainability for generations to come.
Get ready to join us in shaping the future of social investment and impact management
At Social Value Aotearoa we are connected to an international network of changemakers dedicated to innovating for impact. Global and local trends are shifting into new ways of thinking with investing in impact at the heart of decision making.
The social value movement was born out of a global cultural shift towards putting people and Papatūānuku at the heart of decision making. This kind of thinking is revolutionary as it challenges the way we perceive value and acknowledges the complex economic social fabric we live in.
Transformational investments weaving people together for reimagined futures
Learn from thought leaders and practitioners who are not just talking about impact but making it happen. These are the people driving new approaches to social value, sustainability, and transformational investment – with practical insights to share.
Gather practical tools and ideas you can use right away. You’ll leave with strategies, insights, and frameworks that will help you create meaningful change in your work and your community.
Connect with like-minded people who care about making a difference. This isn’t just another conference – it’s a chance to meet others who are passionate about creating real, lasting change.
Announcing... Te Pūoho Kātene
Te Pūoho Kātene is a Māori leader and social innovator whose work bridges Indigenous knowledge, environmental sustainability and equitable economic development. As Kaihautū of Tapuwae Roa he leads investments that generate long-term social, cultural, and economic value for Māori communities especially in education, leadership, STEMM, and mātauranga Māori.
A Fulbright scholar and Stanford graduate, Te Pūoho applies global expertise to community-led development advancing models like “kumara economics” - an approach to investing that nourishes collective wellbeing rather than extracting value. His governance roles across iwi trusts, social enterprises and impact investment funds reflect his commitment to regenerative systems that uplift people and whenua alike.
His leadership is reshaping how capital, policy and Indigenous values intersect to create lasting intergenerational impact.
