Global Convenings
Where Unlikely Connections Spark Change
As a networking organisation, we regularly host multi-day global convenings. We deliberately bring together cross-sector leaders in structured environments designed to discover new thinking, challenge assumptions, and commit to bold action.
Every convening is followed by structured action planning and rapid learning cycles – our commitment is to real outcomes, not just thought-provoking dialogue.
Our past convenings
- SI Indaba 2024 (Bloemfontein, South Africa) – People powered change
- Wayfinders in 2020, 2018 and 2017
- Funders retreats
- Unusual Suspects Festival
About our global convenings
In collaboration with partners around the world, we have run a varied and comprehensive events and programmes that drive the field of social innovation forward.
Navigating the field of social innovation, visioning the future and connecting global peers.
The Unusual Suspects Festival
Bringing together unlikely connections for social change — interweaving people, places and stories.
Funders Retreats
Driving philanthropy forward by working more effectively and authentically.
SIX Summer Schools
The original SIX event that grew the social innovation community – 9 Cities, 9 Summer Schools
Social innovation in a changing world
On 9-10 October 2025, we gathered friends of SIX for a roundtable discussion on the role of social innovation in the world today.
From related readings
Explore further readings from our convenings.
Social innovation in a changing world – EdelGive with SIX Roundtable Discussion
On 9-10 October 2025, we gathered 18 friends of SIX for a roundtable discussion on the role of social innovation in the world today. We wanted to understand how other organisations from different sectors in Europe are navigating this challenging moment and how they are responding. By understanding where the gaps are, we can direct … Social innovation in a changing world – EdelGive with SIX Roundtable Discussion
6 things social innovation can offer to an out of control world
Author Charlie Leadbeater summed up the London SIX Wayfinder 2017 with six things that social innovation can offer to the future.