ImpactFest

Schedule

Fri Sep 19 2025 at 11:00 am to 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Hope Center for Arts and Technology, Inc. | Sharon, PA

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ImpactFest is a traveling, half-day event designed to elevate and connect entrepreneurs and social enterprises across PA.
About this Event

ImpactFest is a traveling, half-day event designed to elevate and connect purpose-driven entrepreneurs, social enterprises, and impact ecosystem partners across Pennsylvania. Hosted at LaunchBox and Innovation Network locations statewide, each ImpactFest stop brings together local and statewide changemakers for a high-energy afternoon of learning, networking, and inspiration. Whether you're a social entrepreneur, student, community leader, or ecosystem supporter, ImpactFest gives you space to showcase ideas, cross-pollinate with others, and access resources that drive meaningful change. Here is what you can expect:


  • Hands-on insights into what it means to build or support a social enterprise in PA
  • Showcase of local and statewide ventures making real impact
  • Keynote inspiration from a standout social entrepreneur or thought leader
  • Interactive lunch-and-learn with Penn State professors and experts
  • Raffle-style resource fair to explore services and support—attendees vote with tickets
  • Networking with 50+ impact businesses, community leaders, elected officials, foundations, and more
  • Happy hour extension sponsored by a local venue (free drink ticket included!)
  • Low-cost admission ($20) with scholarships available to ensure access for students and locals

Agenda

đź•‘: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Showcase + Keynote

Info: Hear from local and statewide impact ventures and an inspiring keynote speakers


đź•‘: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch & Learning

Info: Enjoy lunch while engaging with professors and experts on social entrepreneurship.


đź•‘: 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Networking & Resource Fair

Info: Meet service providers, connect with peers, and use raffle tickets to explore support options.


đź•‘: 03:00 PM - 03:15 PM
Prize Announcements

Info: Raffle winners announced (must be present to win!).


đź•‘: 04:00 PM
Optional Happy Hour

Info: Keep the conversation going at a local venue with a free drink ticket.


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Where is it happening?

Hope Center for Arts and Technology, Inc., 115 Anson Way, Sharon, United States

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Tickets

USD 23.18

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