“Good variety across different types of stakeholders in this space and different approaches and universally good speakers which is SO refreshing! I will also say that just being in a large room that is almost 100% women who are leaders in this space is a great confidence builder in and of itself. The momentum is palpable."
Marieke Spence
Executive Director, Impact Capital Managers “The HHW Impact Investing Summit was one of the first movers in the space convening stakeholders and continues to deliver today high-quality attendees and speakers from both finance and philanthropy and generate in-depth, practical insights you can take home.“
Eleni Delipaltadaki Janis
Managing Partner, Equivico by NCRC“A great event for experienced practitioners and those new to the space. It both lifts up women in the investment industry and offers content that is valuable to anyone interested in impact and ESG.”
Delilah Rothenberg
Executive Director, Predistribution Initiative“Despite the short schedule, this event is long on actionable content from values-driven leaders in the industry. Meeting and learning from so many luminaries in the space of putting capital to a good purpose. The main stage panels and speakers were full of insights.”
Ravi Mikkelsen
CEO, Climate Link“It's rare to find myself in a room full of successful and engaged women with a strong interest for investing with a positive impact. Hearing about these women's work was inspiring and I came away with a lot of practical advice.”
Irene Mastelli
Director, Phenix Capital“The curation of content and speakers was excellent.”
Patience Marime-Ball
Founder and CEO, Women of the Word Endowment“High level conversations with peers, collaborating to transform business for the better.”
Sophia Swire
Founder and CEO, Future Brilliance GEDI“I've always liked the HWW symposium given it attracts a large group of accomplished and sincere professional women in finance and the content has been strong. It's always great for networking.”
Christina Leijonhufvud
Managing Partner, Tideline“The High Water Women Symposium offers speakers a safe space to speak freely about some of the challenges facing impact investing, and women's role in changing the face of investing more broadly making connections.”
Anne Amanda Bangasser
Director, Treehouse Investments“The High Water Women Investing for Impact Symposium brought together a diversified group of professionals from different industries who all shared a passion for impact investing. I was impressed by the quality of the speakers and their accomplishments. It was also a great venue for networking and making connections.”
Anita Hlibczuk
Senior Analyst, Harris Douglas Asset Management“It wasn’t just the content that was great. This event had soul.”
Employee
Big Bank“I do this for a living …and this is the best I’ve ever been to. Just let me know how we can help next year.”
Gil Crawford
Founder, Microvest
Representative
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation