Conference and Impact Fair 2026 - 'Giving Better!'
As Malta faces increasing social, environmental, and structural pressures, the 2026 edition of the Academy of Givers' Annual Conference brings the country’s giving ecosystem together to shift from charity to strategy.
This year, we focus on fostering smarter, data-informed, and collaborative giving that delivers lasting impact, encouraging Malta to give better.
24th March, 2026 - The Xara Lodge, Rabat
Agenda 2026
Registrations and Morning Coffee at the Impact Fair
Welcome
Mark Weingard - President, Academy of Givers and Founder, Iniala Group
Keynote Speech - Key data on Malta's most pressing issues
Rachel Decelis - Sustainability Lead, KPMG Malta
Panel Discussion - Malta: Can We Give Better?
Prof. Andrew Azzopardi - University of Malta, Faculty of Social Wellbeing
Sina Bugeja - Chairperson, Malta Community Chest Fund
Catherine Calleja - Executive Director, Atlas Insurance
Amanda Holmes - Head of Marketing, Brand and Communications, Melita Ltd.
Alexander Dean - Former Head of Family Offices - Europe and the Middle East at IQEQ
Moderated by Nathan Farrugia - Chairperson, Academy of Givers and Founder&CEO, VISTAGE Malta, UAE, and Iceland.
NGO Pitch Fest - First Pitch
NGO Pitch Fest - Second Pitch
NGO Pitch Fest - Third Pitch
NGO Pitch Fest - Fourth Pitch
NGO Pitch Fest - Final Votings
Coffee Break at the Impact Fair
Panel Discussion - Environmental Sustainability as a Driver of Competitiveness
Mark Azzopardi - Sustainability Advisor
Daniel Borg - CEO, Gozo Business Chamber
Claire Cordina Borg - Deputy Director, Environment and Resources Authority
Christian Zammit - Senior Manager, Gozo Regional Development Authority
Moderated by Ing. Gianni Chianetta - Founder and Chair, Greening the Islands Foundation
Voice & Vision: What Giving Better Sounds Like
Joseph Calleja - Operatic Tenor and Cultural Ambassador
Panel Discussion - What Will We Do Differently Tomorrow?
Antonello Gauci - ESG Advisor & CEO, Inspire Foundation
Martina Cutajar - Senior ESG Advisor, ARQ Group
Gertrude Buttigieg - Chairperson, Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector
Moderated by Prof. Marie Briguglio - University of Malta, Faculty of Economics
Summary of day's Key Insights
Rachel Decelis - Sustainability Lead, KPMG Malta
Final Remarks
Nathan Farrugia - Chairperson, Academy of Givers and Founder&CEO, VISTAGE Malta, UAE, and Iceland.
Networking Lunch at the Impact Fair
Speakers & Panellists 2026
Our exhibitors
We are thrilled to have wonderful fair exhibitors at the Impact Fair each year!
Exhibitors represent a diverse range of voluntary and social purpose organisations, corporate and philanthropic foundations and others within the sustainability, impact and social sectors.
We encourage you to come and check out their booths to learn more about their work and impact, collaborate and support.
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