On November 6 and 7, more than 650 leaders from the business, financial, and philanthropic sectors gathered for an unforgettable edition of the Ship2B Impact Forum, solidifying its position as the flagship event for driving the Impact Economy.

The Ship2B Impact Forum 2024 has made history
It’s time to start the change
This edition focused on tackling current challenges with real and innovative solutions. Through collaboration and knowledge sharing, we have taken a significant step forward in overcoming the barriers that distance us from the SDGs and moving toward a more sustainable and fair future.
685
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354
Organizations
61
Speakers
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Innovation Showtime
Explore how the impact economy is evolving toward its next phase. Learn how companies approach impact investing—analyzing whether they truly deliver on their promises or merely use it as a facade to enhance their reputation. Discover how to implement genuine strategies that align business goals with real social and environmental purposes, and understand how placing impact at the core of strategic decisions drives progress toward a forward-thinking model.
FOCUS A: From deep tech to deep impact
Technology plays a crucial role, not only in scaling impact but also as a catalyst for systemic change. In this session, you will uncover national and international success stories where advanced technologies have driven significant transformations.
FOCUS B: The financial impact revolution
Transforming investment is essential to provoke systemic changes and generate real impact. This session explores what the financial sector needs to evolve and highlights the latest trends in impact investing, featuring prominent national and international investors.
FOCUS C: The power
of local
A local focus is key to achieving profound changes with the potential to scale globally. This session delves into how local territories and communities can lead meaningful transformations, showcasing success stories of local projects that have achieved global impact.
11th edition Speakers

Michele Giddens
CEO
Bridges Fund Management

Uli Grabenwarter
Director-Equity Investments
European Investment Fund

Dirk Meuleman
CEO
Phenix Capital Group BV

Tatiana Glad
Executive Director
Global Impact Hub Network

Pierre Guerin
General Secretary
AFIR (Decathlon holding)

Blanca Hernández
Presidenta & CEO
Techo Hogar Socimi / Magallanes Value Investors

Ndiarka Mbodji
Founder & CEO
Kowry Energy Services

Xavier Pont
President
Ship2B Foundation

Daniel Sánchez
President
Ship2B Ventures

Michael Tjalve
Founder
Humanitarian AI Advisory

Antonio Garcia
Principal, Strategic Investment Fund
Gates Foundation

Minerva Elias
Principal Strategy & Innovation
European Investment Bank (EIB Group)

Alejandro Alvarez
Vice President, Europe
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

Mara Balestrini
CTO
IDB Lab

Maite Fibla
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Ship2B Ventures

Bryan Scheler
VP Strategy & Impact
BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt

Maria Luisa Luque
Co-Fundadora & Co-CEO
Nuup

Guillermo Ricarte
CEO
Ship2B Foundation

Raúl Sánchez
Director de Inversiones de Impacto
COFIDES

Teresa Bretón
Gerente de Inversiones
AXIS

Fernando Garrido
Director de Proyectos
EOI

Agustín Vitórica
Fundador & Co-CEO
GAWA Capital

Rafael Cobo
Regenerative Lead
Impact Hub

Alberto Alonso
Head of Public alliances
Impact Hub

Rubén Hidalgo
Director de Innovación Abierta
Capsa Food

Víctor Meseguer
International Consultant on Social Economy for the UN Taskforce on SSE
UNCTAD

Jaime Iglesias
Comisionado Especial para la Economía Social
Vicepresidencia Segunda del Gobierno de España Ministerio de Trabajo y Economía Social

Álvaro Porro
Director de economia social y cooperativas
Barcelona Activa

Teresa Botargues
Asesora de transformación de la Diputación de Lleida
Diputación de Lleida

Begoña Ortiz
Principal
Cometa

Antonio Pérez-Lepe
Manager de Innovación y Tecnología
Fundación Repsol

Arancha Martínez
CEO
Comgo

Beatriz Corredor
Presidenta
Redeia

Clara Navarro
Independent advisor
Sylvestris, Nactiva, other

Francesc Boya
Secretario General para el Reto Demográfico
Ministerio para la Transición Ecológica y el Reto Demográfico

Mireia Mascarell-Llosa
Responsable Districte Cultural L’H – Servei de Cultura
Ajuntament de L’Hospitalet de Llobregat

Rosa Gallego
Directora de Relaciones Internacionales y Fundaciones Comunitarias
Asociación Española de Fundaciones

Francisco M. Martínez
Technical Director
Grupo Sylvestris

Brendan Cannon
AWS Community Engagement, Principal, Global Programs
Amazon Web Services

Josep Biosca
Investor Community Manager
Ship2B Foundation

Antonio González
CEO
Impact Hub Madrid

Manel Vallet
CEO
Catalonia Hotels & Resorts

Sonia Mulero
Directora General
Fundación Banco Sabadell

Clara Alcaráz
Youth Academic Council
ESADE Business School

Loreto Cerquella
Youth Academic Council
Universidad Pontifícia Comillas

Tânia de Freitas
Youth Academic Council
EADA Business School

Graciela Suárez
Youth Academic Council
IESE Business School

Jérémie Meyeer
Youth Academic Council
ESADE Business School

César Jáñez
Youth Academic Council
Universidad Pontifícia Comillas

Fajarsasi Sugiarta
Youth Academic Council
IESE Business School

Toscha de Wit
Youth Academic Council
EADA Business School

Impact
Champion
A key figure in the promotion and development of the Impact Economy in Spain.
Agustín
Vitórica

Impact
Startup
A social enterprise with an innovative and sustainable project that generates social or environmental impact.
HUSK
Ventures

Impact
Evolution
A project by a large organization that addresses a social or environmental issue.
La Casa de Carlota
by Roman

Impact
Philanthropy
A nonprofit organization in Spain recognized for its innovative and sustainable social impact.
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This program is part of the Spain Entrepreneurial Nation, the long-term vision promoted by the Government to make Spain a reference country in innovative entrepreneurship in the year 2030. This vision is articulated in the Spain Entrepreneurial Nation Strategy promoted from Government Presidency through the High Commissioner for Spain Entrepreneurial Nation.