An initiative of
Charitabl.
From all of us at Charitabl.

Thank
you.

To every changemaker, founder, philanthropist, artist and volunteer who joined us across the State Theatre and Walsh Bay on 5 & 6 August — thank you. For two days, For The Love Of ___ became something real: 188 voices, one room, and a shared belief that generosity can change lives. You made it what it was.

Global Impact Summit at the State Theatre
2
Days · State Theatre & Walsh Bay
600+
In the room over two days
188
Speakers & changemakers
60+
Sessions across 8 stages
$40k+
Raised for causes on the night
The Theme

For The Love Of ___

The blank is the point — an invitation to fill in what you care about most. Across the State Theatre stage, that's exactly what our speakers did.

For The Love Of
Humanity
Daniel Flynn · Thankyou.
For The Love Of
Future Generations
Tony Rinaudo AM · World Vision
For The Love Of
Healthy Minds
Guy Sebastian · The Sebastian Foundation
For The Love Of
Equality
Julie Reilly OAM · Australians Investing in Women
For The Love Of
Legacy
Monika Tu OAM · Black Diamondz
For The Love Of
Nature
Green Pay · Ben & Jerry's · HalfCut
For The Love Of
The Future
Seabin · Impact Boom
For The Love Of
Belonging
Women's Lantern · Jobspeak Academy
For The Love Of
Food
Maggie Beer · Maggie Beer Foundation
Love installation, Walsh Bay

Generosity is the only
universal language on the planet.

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Tuesday Night

The Launch Party

It all began on Tuesday night — a warm welcome, first hellos and a room full of people ready to spend two days giving a damn. The perfect way to set the tone for everything that followed.

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Wednesday · State Theatre

Day One

Wednesday brought the main stage to life at the State Theatre — a full day of keynotes, conversations and big ideas under For The Love Of ___, before the night turned to music.

A live generosity moment Guy Sebastian at Impact Live
Wednesday Night

Impact Live

The headline evening at the State Theatre — grentperez, Sam Weidenhofer, BENEE and Jules & Guy Sebastian, hosted by the Cotton On Foundation. Music, stories and a live generosity moment that changed a life in real time.

grentperezSam WeidenhoferBENEEJules & Guy Sebastian

Relive Impact Live →
Day 2 at Walsh Bay Day 2 at Walsh Bay
Thursday · Walsh Bay

The Deep Dive

Day 2 moved to the Walsh Bay Arts Precinct — eight stages, dozens of sessions and the sector's sharpest minds tackling the real work: philanthropy, business, environment, health, technology and belonging.

Nedd BrockmannMaggie BeerThankyou.CanvaAtlassianMinderooWorld Vision
The Gallery

Moments from the two days

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In The Room

"We're living in pretty chaotic and disconnected times. And because of that, the way we lead, connect and create change matters more than ever."
— Ashani Dante, Host · Global Impact Summit 2026

Made possible by

World Vision Microsoft Elevate Atlassian Bupa ANZ Foundation Minderoo Foundation Ben & Jerry's Thankyou. The Sebastian Foundation Beyond Bank OzHarvest Ventures Impact Boom Green Pay Tech For Good Equitable Philanthropy Change Coffee Winya Laundry Lane Ganbina Zea Waterdrop myImpact Village for Visionaries AIDN
The story continues

2027 is coming.
For The Love Of ___

Thank you for being part of something life-changing. We're already dreaming up next year — be the first to hear when tickets, speakers and the theme drop.

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