The Social Enterprise Council of NSW & ACT (SECNA) has been confirmed as the delivery partner for the 2026 Social Enterprise Summit & Festival, set to take place in Sydney this November. According to Destination NSW's newsroom announcement, the event will unfold as a two-day program built around demonstrating the strength, diversity and economic contribution of the social enterprise sector across New South Wales and the ACT.
The summit and festival format pairs a conference-style program with a public-facing festival element, an approach intended to widen the audience for social enterprise beyond sector insiders. By highlighting the range of organisations operating with a social mission at their core, the event aims to make visible the scale of a sector that blends commercial activity with community benefit. Destination NSW's promotion of the event positions it as a draw for both the business community and the broader public.
For SECNA, the 2026 gathering represents a platform to advocate for the sector's economic role at a moment when social enterprise is increasingly discussed in terms of its contribution to local economies, employment and service delivery. The two-day structure suggests a mix of networking, knowledge-sharing and public engagement, with Sydney serving as the host city for the November program.
Further details on the program, participants and ticketing are expected to be released by the organisers as the event approaches. Those interested in attending or participating are directed to Destination NSW's newsroom listing for the latest information.