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.

REGIistrations opening soon

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Agenda 2026

Downloadable Agenda coming soon

08:30 – 09:00

Registrations and Morning Coffee at the Impact Fair

09:00 – 09:10

Welcome‍

Mark Weingard - President, Academy of Givers and Founder, Iniala Group

09:10 – 09:30

Keynote Speech - Key data on Malta's most pressing issues

Rachel Decelis - Sustainability Lead, KPMG Malta

09:30 – 10:30

Panel Discussion - How Can Giving Become Part of Malta’s Solution?

Panellists to be announced soon

10:30 – 10:35

NGO Pitch Fest - First Pitch

10:35 – 10:40

NGO Pitch Fest - Second Pitch

10:40 – 10:45

NGO Pitch Fest - Third Pitch

10:45 – 10:50

NGO Pitch Fest - Fourth Pitch

11:50 – 11:00

NGO Pitch Fest - Final Votings

11:00 – 11:30

Coffee Break at the Impact Fair

11:30 – 12:10

Panel Discussion - The role of the Environment

Panellists to be announced soon

12:10 – 12:30

Keynote Speech

Joseph Calleja - Operatic Tenor and Cultural Ambassador

12:30 – 12:40

Summary of day's Key Insights

Rachel Decelis - Sustainability Lead, KPMG Malta

12:40 – 13:20

Panel Discussion - What Will We Do Differently Tomorrow?

Panellists to be announced soon

13:20 – 13:30

Final Remarks

Nathan Farrugia - Chairperson, Academy of Givers and Founder&CEO, VISTAGE Malta, UAE, and Iceland.

13:30 – 14:30

Networking Lunch at the Impact Fair

Speakers & Panellists 2026 - Stay tuned for more speakers

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.

2026 Exhibitors coming soon