Global Volunteering Summit 2024

An intimate, invite-only gathering of 100+ leaders to accelerate innovation in employee volunteering and spark a global movement.
March 27-28
San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Reimagine corporate volunteering with the world’s most purpose driven brands!

and 100+ more

Keynote Speakers

Chris Jarvis
Chris Jarvis
REALIZED WORTH
Afdhel Aziz
Afdhel Aziz
CONSPIRACY OF LOVE
Dr. William Fleming
OXFORD UNIVERSITY
Angela Parker
Angela Parker
REALIZED WORTH
Marissa O'Rourke
Marissa O’Rourke
SERVICENOW
Abhishek Humbad
Abhishek Humbad
GOODERA
Christina Frantz
Christina Frantz
ARROW
Virginia Tenpenny
Virginia Tenpenny
GOODERA
Ursula Burns
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
First Black Woman F500 CEO
Ex Xerox, VEON
Board member: Uber, Endeavor, IHS
Mentor and friend to Goodera

Who else is speaking?

Angela Parker
realized worth
Brian Mattos
Visa
Christina Frantz
Arrow
Jenny Moe
Target
Kate Walsh
Airbnb
Laura Clemmensen
nvidia
Leila Saad
common impact
Marissa O’Rourke
Servicenow
Matthew DePace
IBM
Scott Thomas
Teneo
Tina Lee
Dropbox
Virginia Tenpenny
Goodera
Abhishek Humbad
Goodera
+ More
Ursula Burns
Ursula Burns
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
First Black Woman F500 CEO
Board Member: Uber, Endeavor, IHS
Mentor and friend to Goodera

Summit Advisory Council

Marissa O'Rourke
Marissa O’Rourke
Servicenow
Tina Lee
Tina Lee
Dropbox
Jenny Moe
Jenny Moe
Target
Kate Walsh
Kate Walsh
Airbnb
Matthew DePace
Matthew DePace
IBM
Christina Frantz
Christina Frantz
Arrow
Virginia Tenpenny
Virginia Tenpenny
Goodera
GVS '24 presents our Summit Advisory Council, leaders and experts in CSR shaping an impactful event designed by the community for the community.

Why attend?

GVS '24 is a community gathering for deep learning, connection and collaboration among corporate volunteering leaders.
Learn
Learn first-hand from peers and thought leaders about the latest in corporate volunteering – trends, opportunities, challenges, and innovations.
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Connect
Forge deep connections with your tribe and enjoy a safe space to exchange experiences and bond over the power of good.
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Collaborate
Collectively shape the future of corporate volunteering into an accessible, responsive and thriving global movement.

What’s happening at GVS '24?

Two days filled with exciting new launches, insightful thought leadership sessions, engaging panel discussions, networking, and more!
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Tech & Innovation
Unveiling the latest tech, innovations and programs in corporate volunteering
Volunteering Quotient 2024
Volunteering Quotient 2024
Data and trends in corporate volunteering with insights from 300+ companies across industries and regions
Goodera 365
Unveiling the industry’s first annual subscription model for unlimited volunteering
Unfiltered Sessions
Unfiltered Sessions
Break-out rooms where industry peers discuss challenges and ideate solutions in corporate volunteering
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Karma Awards
Honoring volunteering contributions from corporates around the world
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Me4We Programs
Long-term, high impact programs solving specific needs, co-created with global non-profits
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Speaker Sessions
Hear straight from the top global voices in social impact

Agenda

Day 1 Timings:
8AM - 6PM
Sip and Socialize
Cocktail Hour
7PM onwards
Detailed agenda coming soon
Day 2 Timings:
8AM - 4PM
Detailed agenda coming soon

Agenda & Venue

TIME
session title
Description
8:00AM
COFFEE + REGISTRATIONS
8:30AM
welcome address + ice breakers
9:00AM
The future of volunteering with goodera
Virginia Tenpenny & Abhishek Humbad
9:45AM
A TRIBUTE TO PURPOSE PIONEERS
Keynote address by Afdhel Aziz
10:30AM
Volunteering: The C-suite perspective
A virtual fireside chat with Ursula Burns
11:15AM
COFFEE break + Table intros / discussion
11:30AM
DEFINING the right VOLUNTEERING strategy
Panelists:
  • Marissa O’Rourke (Servicenow)
  • Brian Mattos (Visa)
  • Laura Clemmensen (Nvidia)
12:30PM
LUNCH break
1:30PM
technology and innovation in volunteering
A fireside chat with Deevee Kashi (Deed), Kate Walsh (Airbnb)
2:00PM
transformational volunteering
A special session with Chris Jarvis (Realized Worth)
3:00PM
Let’s Volunteer together!
Build solar lamps for youth without housing at Covenant House California
4:00PM
COFFEE break
4:15PM
Unconference breakout 1
Engaging different employee personas
By Marissa O’Rourke (ServiceNow)
4:15PM
Unconference breakout 2
Volunteering Strategies For New-Age Companies
By Tina Lee (Dropbox)
5:15PM
Personal development workshop
Learn the basics of AI for Social Impact from Mahesh Yadav (Google)
6:00PM
break
7:00PM
SIP & SOCIALIZE
An evening of celebrations including music, spotlights, appetisers, cocktails & more!
8:00PM
dinner
TIME
session title
Description
9:00AM
Day 1 Recap
9:15AM
Volunteering- The CHRO perspective
A discussion with:
  • Corporate Wellness researcher,
    Dr. William Fleming (Oxford University)
  • Scott Thomas (Teneo)
10:15AM
Glocal volunteering
A virtual chat with Matthew DePace (IBM) on scaling volunteering globally with focus on local communities
10:45AM
coffee / experience break
11:00AM
creating long term collective impact
Panelists:
  • Vivien Dude, Global Empowerment Mission
  • Monique Iniguez, Covenant House California
  • Mallory Mroz, RMHC Bay Area
11:45AM
coffee / experience break
12:00PM
empower and elevate your champions
Panelists:
  • Angela Parker (Realized Worth)
  • Monica Garrett (Lexis Nexis)
  • Davis Behrendt (Blackbaud)
12:45PM
Rule of 30: Scaling Volunteering
Panelists:
  • Dustin Cooper (CSAA)
  • Kate Walsh (Airbnb)
1:30PM
lunch break
2:15PM
Unconference breakout 1
From Collaboration to Cohesion
Exploring Skills-Based Volunteering's Team-Building Potential
By Laura Clemmensen (Nvidia) and Leila Saad (Common Impact)
2:15PM
Unconference breakout 2
Impact measurement
By Christine Tringale (Deed)
3:45PM
Closing remarks
4:15PM
high tea
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Hayes Mansion San Jose
Curio Collection by Hilton
Away from the hustle of the city and yet easily accessible, our venue will enable an immersive experience where you can disconnect from the world and reconnect with your community. Just pack your bags and come - we’ will take care of everything else!
Please Note:

Food and refreshments will be provided at the venue.
Session titles and timings are subject to change.

Agenda
Venue
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