Shape the Future of Business for Good
The 2026 Social Enterprise Summit & Festival | 13–14 November
Australia’s Biggest Social Enterprise Showcase, Expanded.
Day 1: The Summit – A flagship gathering for senior leaders across government, corporate, and social enterprise sectors. Expect strategic insights, expert panels, a buyers expo, and dedicated networking designed to spark partnerships, shift procurement, and unlock economic value.
Day 2: The Festival – A vibrant community showcase bringing together purpose-driven founders, fair-trade stallholders, and conscious consumers from across NSW and the ACT. Dive into engaging workshops, hands-on activations, and local, ethically-sourced products putting people and planet first.
After the Festival: The Roadshow -This year, we’re taking the momentum of the Festival to regional NSW and the ACT with a brand-new series, proudly supported by MTC FutureReady. Free for all SECNA members, each gathering brings local communities together to exchange ideas, build practical skills, and forge meaningful connections.
Join the team: We’re seeking volunteers to help welcome guests, assist speakers and stallholders, support accessibility, capture content, and keep the event running smoothly. It’s fun, social, and a great way to support organisations creating real impact. Volunteer for 2.5+ hours on either day and receive a free Summit ticket
Inside the Summit & Festival
2025 Festival Recap
Feedback from previous festivals.
“This was a fantastic event. I loved how it presented a diversity of offerings and activities reflective of the wide range of social enterprises there are in Sydney and beyond. “
— Past festival attendee“This festival is a must!“
- PAST FESTIVAL ATTENDEE“I found the festival to be an inspiring and energising experience. It was a great opportunity to connect with passionate changemakers, learn from innovative social enterprises, and explore new ideas for creating postive impact. “
— PAST FESTIVAL ATTENDEEFestival Sponsors and Supporters
The 2026 Social Enterprise Festival would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors.
If you would like to become a sponsor or supporter, please have a look at our sponsorship package and reach out to us at festival@secna.org.au for more information.
