Symposium IRL

Tech for Good Symposium is a professional network and community of individuals and organizations advancing technology-driven social change. We are on a mission to promote the use of technology and data to achieve social good.

We host an annual in-person symposium to bring together professionals and organizations interested in discovering new technologies, sharing best practices, and building connections. Our goal is to create a space for tech and data for good enthusiasts to come together and discuss the challenges, opportunities, and potential of tech for good.

Join us and be part of the action!

2026 Symposium IRL

August 4-5, 2026

San Francisco

Thanks to our presenting sponsors attendance is free for all, but pre-registration is required.

Example Schedule

Tuesday, August 4

Day 1:
Public Session

9:00
Registration + Breakfast

9:30
Welcome Remarks from the Hosts
Symposium Co-Chairs & Github

9:45
What to Expect and Takeaway
Erin Stein, Co-Founder Tech for Good Symposium
Maddie Hutchinson, Co-Founder Tech for Good Symposium

10:00
Emerging Tech Project Examples

11:15
Career Pathways and Development

12:00
Lunch
Small Group Discussions

1:00
Engagement Quick Wins
Various Speakers

1:30
Funding / Co-Funding in the Space

2:30
Nonprofit Speed Networking

3:30
Putting it All Together + Networking Reception

Wednesday, August 5

Day 2:
Members Session

9:00
Registration + Breakfast

9:20
Welcome Remarks
Erin Stein, Co-Founder Tech for Good Symposium
Maddie Hutchinson, Co-Founder Tech for Good Symposium

9:30
Collaboration in 2026+

10:15
Measuring Success Beyond the Numbers

11:30
The Structure of Social Impact
Small Group Discussions

12:15
Lunch

1:15
Big Bets: Innovative Impact

2:30
Tech for Good Outside the Global West

3:15
Putting it All Together + Conference Close