#iNPOs2025
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR SOCIAL PURPOSE ORGANISATIONS (NPOs)
Theme: Funding, Governance and the Advent of Artificial Intelligence
Sarova White sands Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa, Kenya
26th - 28th May 2025
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR SOCIAL PURPOSE ORGANISATIONS
From unlocking cutting-edge funding opportunities in carbon trading to navigating the dynamic landscape of AI in NGOs, we've curated nine topics. We will dive into effective governance, global economic outlook, and open up the future of financial reporting. Join us to re - position the strategy of your NPO. Innovation will meet impact!
Event Program
Sarova Whitesands
Beach Resort and Spa
8 Professional Speakers
26th - 28th
May 2025
Event Venue
Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & SpaSarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa is an award-winning luxury beach hotel located in Mombasa, Kenya, on the pristine shores of the Indian Ocean. Nestled among towering palms, this resort boasts 340 rooms situated on one of the longest, lush beachfronts along the Kenyan coast.
Here’s what you can expect at Sarova Whitesands:
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6:30am-8:00amWellness Activities
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9:00am-9:15amWelcome Address
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9:15am-9:45amGuest Speaker
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9:45am-10:00amIntroductions
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10:00am-10:45amKeynote Speech
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Break11:00am -11:30amRefreshments & Networking
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11:30am -12:30pmNew Funding Opportunities – Carbon Trading
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2:30pm -1:00pmReflections – New Funding
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Lunch1:00pm -2:00pmLunch Break
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Lunch2:15pm -2:45pmTransparency Challenge & Relevance in Civil Society (plenary)
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Lunch2:45pm -3:30pmBrainstorming – Transparency Challenge & Relevance in Civil Society (plenary)
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Report Plenary3:30pm -4:00pmReport Plenary
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6:00pm-8:30pmNetworking Cocktail Event
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6:30am-8:00amWellness Activities
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8:00am-8:45amDay 1 Recap
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8:45am-9:00amChangeover/Housekeeping
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9:00am-10:30amEffective Governance
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10:30am-11:00amTransparency Reporting
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Break11:00am -11:30amRefreshments & Networking
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11:30am -12:30pmEnvironmental Social/Sustainability
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12:30pm -1:00pmReflections
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Lunch1:00pm -2:00pmLunch Break
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Lunch2:15pm -3:00pmGlobal Economic Outlook & Implications to the work of NPOs
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Lunch3:15pm -4:00pmGlobal Common Reporting Standards and Emerging Tax Trends and Related Implications to NPOs
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Lunch6:00pm - 8:30pmCultural Dinner Night
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6:30am-8:00amWellness Activities
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Recap8:00am-8:30amDay 2 Recap
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8:30am-9:30amArtificial Intelligence and Its Implications to the Non-Profit Sector A New World
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9:30am-10:30amGlobal Funding Landscape for NPOs
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10:30am -11:00amRefreshments & Networking
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11:30am -1:00pmInternational Financial Reporting Guidelines For NPOs (IFR4NPO)
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1:00pm -1:30pmWrap up & closing/response speech
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Lunch & Departures1:30pmLunch & Departures
The conference is designed to provide those who attend with a platform to learn and share best practices and network.
Government officials and policymakers from across Africa and the rest of the world to discuss policies and regulations that impact the work of NPOs and to explore opportunities for collaboration. All those who receive third party funds (grants and donations)
Representatives from foundations, international organizations, and other funding bodies, to learn more about the work of NPOs and to explore potential funding opportunities.
Scholars and researchers with an interest in social impact and development in Africa, to discuss their work with peers and to learn from the experiences of NPOs.
Companies with a focus on corporate social responsibility or social impact, to explore partnerships with NGOs and to learn about innovative approaches to social impact.
Government officials and policymakers from across Africa and the rest of the world to discuss policies and regulations that impact the work of NPOs and to explore opportunities for collaboration. All those who receive third party funds (grants and donations)
Representatives from foundations, international organizations, and other funding bodies, to learn more about the work of NPOs and to explore potential funding opportunities.
Representatives from international NPOs, to share their experiences and to explore opportunities for collaboration with African NPOs.
Students and young professionals with an interest in social impact and development should attend to learn from the experiences of NPOs and to explore potential career opportunities.
Other stakeholders, such as consultants, service providers, and advocacy groups, to learn from the experiences of NPOs and to explore potential collaborations.
