Judge Business School Impact investing Event

​14:00-14:30 opening speech

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​14:30-15:00 Panel 1: Academic Perspective
From Research to Reality: Building Evidence for Impact

​Discussion topics:
• Emerging research shaping the future of impact investing
• Measuring outcomes vs measuring intentions
• Bridging academia, policy, and capital allocation
• Why strong research often struggles to translate into investment opportunities

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​15:45-16:15 Panel 2: Investor Perspective
The Future of Impact Investing: Aligning Returns, Policy, and Outcomes

​Discussion topics:
• Financial performance and impact: false trade-off or strategic advantage?
• Institutional capital trends and allocation priorities
• Impact measurement and investment decision-making
• New opportunities across healthcare, technology, sustainability, and social infrastructure

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​16:30-17:00 Panel 3: Founder Perspective
From Vision to Execution: Building Companies That Create Meaningful Impact
Discussion topics:
• Founder challenges in scaling impact businesses
• Balancing mission with commercial growth
• Fundraising expectations from investors
• Building resilient businesses with long-term value creation

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​Network: 17:00-17:30

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​Conference theme:
“True impact happens when financial returns, public policy, and social outcomes are aligned.”

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