ImpactFest

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

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

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

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

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

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

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

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