Impact Minds 2026 is Latimpacto’s flagship impact investment conference for Latin America and the Caribbean, running September 8–11, 2026, in Manaus, Brazil — deep in the Amazon.
Now in its fifth edition, the four-day gathering brings together impact investors, philanthropists, and capital providers under the theme “Connecting Us.” Here’s what’s confirmed about dates, speakers, agenda, and how to register.
Key Takeaways
- Impact Minds 2026 runs September 8–11, 2026, in Manaus, Brazil, organized by Latimpacto.
- It’s the fifth edition, following Cartagena (2022), Rio de Janeiro (2023), Oaxaca (2024), and Medellín (2025).
- The 2026 theme, “Connecting Us,” centers on bioeconomy, biodiversity, climate, territorial development, education, and health.
- About 800 C-level leaders and decision-makers are expected in Manaus, following 2,427 participants and 1,326 organizations across the conference’s first four editions.
- Confirmed speakers include Marla Blow (Skoll Foundation), Fabio Segura (Jacobs Foundation), James Burrows (Better Society Capital), Daniel Uribe Parra (Fundación Corona), and Jack Manning Bancroft (AIME).
- Registration is paid; Latimpacto members receive discounted rates.
What Is Impact Minds 2026?
Impact Minds is the annual conference of Latimpacto, a network of more than 240 capital-provider organizations across 16+ Latin American and Caribbean countries working to mobilize resources for social and environmental impact. Since launching in Cartagena in 2022, the event has moved through Rio de Janeiro (2023), Oaxaca (2024), and Medellín (2025) — Manaus is its fifth stop and its first in the Amazon.
Latimpacto describes the program’s goal as turning dialogue into concrete action — helping participants “connect capital, knowledge and action to generate lasting, large-scale transformations”.
Theme: “Connecting Us”
The 2026 program is organized around six focus areas: bioeconomy, biodiversity, climate, territorial development, education, and health. Sessions are designed as panels, collective-sharing formats, and hands-on workshops rather than one-way keynotes, alongside field visits to social and environmental initiatives in the Amazon.
Dates, Location, and Format
| Detail | Impact Minds 2026 |
|---|---|
| Dates | September 8–11, 2026 |
| Location | Manaus, Brazil (Amazon region) |
| Venues | Uiara Amazon Resort, Salão Simões, Centro de Convenciones Vasco Vasquez, Armazém XV |
| Format | In-person; panels, workshops, field visits, networking, cultural experiences |
| Organizer | Latimpacto |
| Expected attendance | ~800 C-level leaders and decision-makers |
| Official site | impactmindsconference.com |
Why Manaus and the Amazon
Moving Impact Minds to the Amazon is a deliberate choice. Latimpacto CEO Maria Carolina Suárez Visbal told Alliance magazine that “bringing this conversation to the Amazon invites us to rethink development, connect with urgent region challenges,” and build the partnerships the region needs. The location puts territorial development and natural-resource conservation — two of the program’s core focus areas — directly in view of attendees rather than on a slide.
Who Attends, and Who’s Speaking
Impact Minds is built for impact investors, philanthropists, foundation leaders, and other capital providers working in or investing in Latin America and the Caribbean. More than 15 speakers are confirmed for 2026, including:
- Marla Blow, CEO, Skoll Foundation
- Fabio Segura, Co-CEO, Jacobs Foundation
- James Burrows, Better Society Capital
- Daniel Uribe Parra, Fundación Corona
- Jack Manning Bancroft, AIME
Across its first four editions, Impact Minds has drawn 2,427 participants from 1,326 organizations — a track record that positions Manaus as one of the larger regional gatherings for capital providers this year.
Agenda Highlights
The published program spans four days and includes a members-only dinner on September 8, a two-day core academic program, field visits to Amazon-based social and environmental initiatives, and a closing party. Sessions run across the four venues listed above, mixing large-format panels with smaller workshops and networking blocks.
How to Register
Impact Minds 2026 is paid admission, booked through the official conference site. Latimpacto’s last published full-price window (July 1–August 31, 2026) listed rates of USD $1,350 / COP 5,670,000 / BRL R$7,695, with discounted rates for Latimpacto members; published pricing covers field visits, the opening cocktail, the two-day academic program, meals, and the closing party. That window has now closed, so check the official registration page directly for current, on-site pricing before booking.
Why It Matters for the Global Impact Ecosystem
Impact Minds is regional in focus, but it sits inside a busier-than-usual 2026 calendar of impact-investing and philanthropy gatherings. If Latin America and the Caribbean isn’t your primary region, Impact Dots is also tracking GIIN Impact Forum 2026, AVPA Conference 2026 in Africa, ANDE Global Annual Conference 2026, Impact Summit Europe 2026, and SOCAP26 — see our full Opportunities coverage for the rest of the year’s field.
FAQ: Impact Minds 2026
What is Impact Minds 2026?
It’s Latimpacto’s annual impact investment conference for Latin America and the Caribbean — the fifth edition, held September 8–11, 2026, in Manaus, Brazil, under the theme “Connecting Us.”
When and where is it held?
September 8–11, 2026, across four venues in Manaus, Brazil, in the Amazon region.
Who organizes Impact Minds?
Latimpacto, a network of 240+ capital-provider organizations across more than 16 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Who should attend?
Impact investors, philanthropists, foundation leaders, and other capital providers working in or investing in Latin America and the Caribbean.
How much does registration cost?
The last published full-price rate was USD $1,350 (with member discounts available), but that pricing window closed August 31, 2026. Confirm current rates on the official registration page.
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