Speaker Spotlight
Sam Weidenhofer (@itssozer)
Creator Economy + Mental Health Activist
With 15m+ followers on socials, over $7m raised in one year and collaborations with Mr Beast, Ed Sheeran, The Kid Laroi, Hugh Jackman and pretty much any other a-list celebrity, Sam Weidenhofer (@itssozer) is changing the game on philanthropy and fundraising showing the world that courage and kindness must go hand in hand.
The reason we believe this is an important conversation to have at the Global Impact Summit is that Sam represents both a modernisation of philanthropy and impact but has found a way to retain a human centred design approach to it in a digital world.
If you want to get up close and personal with one of the most compelling and influential creator economy philanthropists then don’t miss your chance to hear Sam Weidenhofer at the Global Impact Summit, August 5-6.
Programme Overview
Who Should Attend
The Global Impact Summit is designed for those shaping what comes next — across sectors, disciplines, and perspectives.
This includes:
Corporate leaders and decision-makers seeking to align business strategy with meaningful impact
Funders, investors, and philanthropists deploying capital with purpose
Not-for-profit leaders and teams delivering impact on the ground
Social enterprises and founders building new models for change
Creatives, artists, and storytellers using culture to influence ideas and behaviour
Policy makers and advisors shaping systems and long-term outcomes
If you care about where impact is heading — and want to play a role in shaping it — this is a room worth being in.
The Global Impact Summit | August 5-6 | Sydney
The Global Impact Summit is coming to Sydney on August 5–6, 2026 — bringing together leaders across business, philanthropy, and culture to shape what comes next.
Born from the Impact Stage at SXSW Sydney, the Summit now stands as its own platform — designed for connection, conversation, and action across sectors.
With a curated audience, world-class speakers, and two iconic venues, this is where ideas move forward — and where the right people come together to build what’s next.
Global Impact Summit is an initiative of
FOR THE
LOVE
OF ____
The Global Impact Summit is coming to Sydney on August 5–6, 2026, bringing together leaders, creators, philanthropists, and changemakers for two days of bold ideas, meaningful connection, and real-world impact.
This year’s theme, For the Love Of ___, is a celebration of what drives us — the causes, communities, and futures we’re committed to building together.
Hosted across Sydney’s most iconic cultural venues — the State Theatre and Walsh Bay Arts Precinct — the Summit will feature inspiring keynote speakers, thought-provoking sessions, and unforgettable moments designed to reimagine what generosity can look like today.
Tickets on sale NOW!
Tickets On Sale Now.
Tickets are no on sale for the first ever Global Impact Summit. Spaces are limited to get in quick.
THE ICONIC
STATE THEATRE & WALSH BAY ART PRECINCT
Joce Goto (Co-Founder) talking about some of the Day 1 highlights and keynotes at the State Theatre in Sydney for the Global Impact Summit.
Come on a quick walk through of the stunning Walsh Bay Wharf, home to day 2 of the Global Impact Summit.
Mike Gore (Founder) talks about the purpose behind the Global Impact Summit.
