Impact investing Conference Hosted By Barclays Bank

​Time 8:00-9:00 networking

​9:00-9:15 Keynote: Sophia Magson & Shirley Choo

​Barclays Impact Investing Conference

​9:15-9:30: Fireside chat with Mark Northern, Head of Barclays Innovation Banking

​9:30-10:15 Panel 1: Investor + Founder Panel,
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

​10:20-10:50 Panel 2: 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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​Networking: 11:00-11:45

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​Conference theme:
“True impact happens when financial returns, public policy, and social outcomes are aligned.” This event aim bringing together founder and investor where Barclays innovation banking can support.

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​Speaker:

​Mark Northern Head of Barclays Innovation Banking

​Sophia Magson Barclays Innovation Bank

​Shirley Choo Convengence Partners

​Simone Castello University of Cambridge

​Dr. Yaniv Proselkov University of Cambridge

​Tuleeka Hazra Alumni Ventures