# Event Details - **Event Name**: Vanderbilt 2026 Social Ventures Summit - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us in learning how innovation and entrepreneurial thinking can advance meaningful social and environmental change.About this EventCome explore Sustainability and Social Innovation at the 2026 Social Ventures Summit!This year's Summit hosted by Vanderbilt's Center for Social Ventures will bring together stakeholders from across Vanderbilt and the broader Nashville ecosystem—including students, faculty, local entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, and community partners—to create an environment where diverse perspectives can spark interdisciplinary learning, shared understanding, and new ideas for advancing socially innovative solutions.With the urgent environmental, social, and geopolitical challenges shaping our world today, the need for leaders equipped to drive sustainable and socially innovative solutions has never been greater. Get ready to dive into a day full of insightful talks, panel discussions, networking, and fresh ideas that will inspire action.This event is free and open to the public. Breakfast, lunch, and hors d'oeuvres will be provided throughout the day, with a happy hour to finish.Click here to learn more about the Annual Summit and the Center for Social Ventures. RSVP to secure your spot today!Agenda?: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AMRegistration and Breakfast?: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AMWelcome and Framing Keynote?: 09:30 AM - 10:30 AMSustainability in Practice: Voices from Business and Social Entrepreneurship?: 10:30 AM - 10:45 AMBreak?: 10:45 AM - 11:45 AMThe Future of Sustainability: Academic and Global Perspectives?: 11:45 AM - 12:00 PMBreak?: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PMCenter for Social Ventures Board: Panel?: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PMLunch?: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PMKeynote Address: Chancellor Daniel Diermeier?: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PMNetworking Social Hour - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nashville/vanderbilt-2026-social-ventures-summit/100001976734752858 - **Event Categories**: business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 6 hours - Location: Owen Graduate School of Management - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Nashville - **state**: TN - **country**: United States - **location**: Owen Graduate School of Management - **lat**: 36.147002 - **long**: -86.799965 - **full address**: Owen Graduate School of Management, 401 21st Avenue South, Nashville, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Vanderbilt 2026 Social Ventures Summit - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/dd5099f7e791a8de7e5950229e7981a2c683df6bbbebab77223a8fe82d55e8fe-rimg-w1024-h532-dc026684-gmir.jpg?v=1770149166 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Vanderbilt 2026 Social Ventures Summit being held? - **A:** Vanderbilt 2026 Social Ventures Summit takes place on Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Owen Graduate School of Management, 401 21st Avenue South, Nashville, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Vanderbilt 2026 Social Ventures Summit? - **A:** Vanderbilt 2026 Social Ventures Summit is organized by Center for Social Ventures @ Vanderbilt University. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Vanderbilt 2026 Social Ventures Summit is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Nashville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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