WE ARE CREATING A PLATFORM TO FOSTER IMPACT BUSINESSES AND ECOSYSTEMS.
We connect different stakeholders to create business opportunities, foster knowledge, and mobilise investments between India, Latin America, and the United Kingdom.
When: 18-21 February 2025
Where: Vishwa Yuvak Kendra, New Delhi, India
WHAT WILL YOU FIND AT GIBEF?
We create different spaces for you to connect with the right people, get inspired, and participate in collaborative building sessions.
- Panels and discussions with global representatives
- Workshops and collaborative sessions
- Networking spaces
- Business rounds
- Case studies on scaling impact businesses and collaborations
- Field visits to Social and Triple Impact Enterprises
We connect Impact Ecosystems to enhance key sectors
India has one of the most developed impact ecosystems in the world, sharing similar social and environmental challenges with Latin America. The UK also has significant development in this area. Linking these regions offers great advantages for creating markets and opportunities focused on sustainable innovation.
Key opportunity areas:
- Impact ecosystem
- Climate Tech, Agrifoodtech, and Circular Economy
- Innovation and technology with impact
- Financial inclusion
- Scalable solutions
- Social and Sustainable procurement
EXPLORE OUR AGENDA
Discover the activities and experiences that will take place in this first edition.
DAY 1
Tuesday, 18th
DAY 2
Wednesday, 19th
DAY 3
Thursday, 20th
DAY 4*
Friday, 21st
DAY 1
Tuesday, 18th
FORUM (PANELS + WORKSHOPS + OPEN SPACE)
DAY 2
Wednesday, 19th
FORUM (PANELS + WORKSHOPS + OPEN SPACE)
DAY 3
Thursday, 20th
FIELD VISITS IN DELHI (Optional)
DAY 4
Friday, 21st
FIELD VISITS IN DELHI (Optional)
FORUM
(PANELS + WORKSHOPS + OPEN SPACE)
FORUM
(PANELS + WORKSHOPS + OPEN SPACE)
FIELD VISITS IN DELHI (Optional)
FIELD VISITS IN DELHI (Optional)
GET YOUR EARLY BIRD TICKET
Choose the ticket that best suits your needs and be part of GIBEF 2025. Connect and collaborate with leaders from the global impact ecosystem.
DIGITAL pass
PHYSICAL PASS
physical pass with visits
18-19 Feb 2025
18-19 Feb 2025
18-21 Feb 2025
Includes
• 18, 19 FEB: GIBEF Forum
- Access to hybrid sessions streamed from Vishwa Yuvak Kendra, New Delhi.
- On-demand content (until Feb 2026)
- Online networking
- Opportunity to connect with speakers and participants through private messaging, meetings and chat
Includes
• 18, 19: GIBEF Forum Entry + Closing Dinner
- Access to all sessions at Vishwa Yuvak Kendra, New Delhi.
- In-person networking
- Social Enterprise Marketplace
- Morning and afternoon refreshments and lunch on 18 and 19 February 2025
- Optional add-ons include cultural visits, on-demand content (until Feb 2026)
Includes
• 18, 19: GIBEF Forum Entry + Closing Dinner
• 20, 21: Field Visits in New Delhi
- Access to all sessions at Vishwa Yuvak Kendra, New Delhi.
- In-person networking
- Social Enterprise Marketplace
- Morning and afternoon refreshments and lunch on 18 and 19 February 2025
- Field visits in New Delhi
- Optional add-ons include cultural visits, on-demand content (until Feb 2026)
DIGITAL PASS
18-19 Feb 2025
Includes
• 18, 19: GIBEF Forum (Online)
- Access to hybrid sessions streamed from Vishwa Yuvak Kendra, New Delhi.
- On-demand content (until Feb 2026)
- Online networking
- Opportunity to connect with speakers and participants through private messaging, meetings and chat
20 USD*
PHYSICAL PASS
18-19 Feb 2025
Includes
• 18, 19: GIBEF Forum Entry + Closing Dinner
- Access to all sessions at Vishwa Yuvak Kendra, New Delhi.
- In-person networking
- Social Enterprise Marketplace
- Morning and afternoon refreshments and lunch on 18 and 19 February 2025
- Optional add-ons include cultural visits, on-demand content (until Feb 2026)
85 USD*
PHYSICAL PASS WITH FIELD VISITS
18-20 Feb 2025
Includes
• 18, 19: GIBEF Forum Entry + Closing Dinner
• 20, 21: Field Visits in New Delhi
- Access to all sessions at Vishwa Yuvak Kendra, New Delhi.
- In-person networking
- Social Enterprise Marketplace
- Morning and afternoon refreshments and lunch on 18 and 19 February 2025
- Field visits in New Delhi
- Optional add-ons include cultural visits, on-demand content (until Feb 2026)
185 USD*
*Early Bird prices are valid until February 7 2025.
For payments in different currencies, accommodation options, or customized service packages, please contact us at jessica@ekhos.org
IMPACT JOURNEY IMMERSION PASS
17-26 Feb 2025
Since 2017, EKHOS has conducted immersion trips to India’s Impact Ecosystem. Each edition of the Impact Journey includes academic sessions, field visits to Social and Impact Enterprises, networking activities, sessions with Impact Ecosystem actors, and cultural visits. GIBEF is part of this programme. If you wish to join the trip from 17th to 26th February.
Since 2017, EKHOS has conducted immersion trips to India’s Impact Ecosystem. Each edition of the Impact Journey includes academic sessions, field visits to Social and Impact Enterprises, networking activities, sessions with Impact Ecosystem actors, and cultural visits. GIBEF is part of this programme. If you wish to join the trip from 17th to 26th February.
LOCATION: Vishwa Yuvak Kendra, New Delhi, India
Address: Pt. Uma Shankar Dikshit Road, Teen Murti Marg, Diplomatic Enclave, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, Delhi, India
Learn how to get there:
ABOUT US
We aim to develop impact ecosystems and promote Social and Impact Enterprise business models. We conduct immersion trips connecting Latin America and India, provide training on Social and Impact Enterprises, and offer workshops and consultancy on strategic collaboration and alliance building. We are founding members of the Impact Latam Network and partners for Latin America in the international verification for Social Enterprises People and Planet First.
María Virginia Romero
Co-founder EKHOS
Studied a Master’s in Corporate Finance at the University Torcuato Di Tella, trained in Sustainable Finance at the Institute of Social Banking in Basel, and studied Social Enterprises at the Yunus Centre in Bangladesh.
Jessica Oyarbide
Co-founder EKHOS
Promoter of Social Enterprises, Fair Trade, and the Impact Ecosystem for over 10 years. Holds a degree in Advertising from UADE, trained in Social and Inclusive Business at HEC Paris, and at the Yunus Centre in Bangladesh.
REGIONAL PARTNERS
LATAM
India
Global & UK
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If you would like to join as a partner organization, ambassador, or sponsor, please write to gibef@ekhos.org.
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