20th Annual Babson Sustainability & Energy Conference
Entrepreneurs
for Impact
Celebrating the entrepreneurs who turn challenges into scalable solutions.
"This is where the next 20 years begins."
— BSEC 20th Annual Conference, April 2026
A milestone two decades in the making
In 2006, a vision was born at Babson College: to create a community where entrepreneurs could tackle the world's most pressing sustainability and energy challenges. Two decades later, Entrepreneurs for Impact brings that community back together.
Join students, alumni, founders, investors, and ecosystem partners for a day of bold ideas, high-impact networking, and honest conversations about building ventures that matter.
This isn't just another conference. It's a celebration of 20 years of student leadership, innovation, and the entrepreneurs who've turned sustainability challenges into scalable solutions — and a reunion of the founders, alumni, and partners who built this community from the ground up.
A full day of bold ideas
and real connections
Four tracks. One keynote. A showcase. An inaugural award. And the community that makes it all matter.
Morning Keynote & Opening Panel
Knight Auditorium · A fireside conversation with founders, investors, and operators building the future of sustainability and climate. Setting the vision for where impact entrepreneurship goes from here.
Four "For Impact" Tracks
Afternoon breakouts in Malloy Hall — deep-dive sessions across the sectors where entrepreneurs are driving the most change.
- Energy for Impact
- VC for Impact
- Food & Agriculture for Impact
- Fashion for Impact
BSEC Sustainability & Impact Venture Showcase
Spotlighting the next generation of climate solutions from Babson student and alumni founders. Meet the entrepreneurs building what's next — before the world does.
Entrepreneur for Impact Award
An annual award recognizing entrepreneurs driving sustainable and equitable climate impact.
2026 Honoree · To Be AnnouncedMeet the Speakers
Conference Agenda
20th Anniversary VIP Dinner
St. Lawrence Room · Executive Education Center, Babson College
An intimate dinner bringing together past BSEC co-presidents, keynote speakers, sponsors, and a select group of students for an evening of reconnection and reflection ahead of the conference. By invitation only.
Registration & Networking Breakfast
Knight Auditorium · Doors open, coffee and breakfast served
Welcome Remarks from President Spinelli
Opening welcome from Babson College leadership.
Welcome & BSEC Conference Kickoff
Opening welcome from BSEC Co-Presidents Ryan Lee and Rashmi Tripathi. Remarks from President Stephen Spinelli Jr., Babson College.
Opening: State of Sustainability & Impact at Babson
A look at where Babson stands today on its sustainability journey — from the wind turbine that arrived on campus in 2008 to the solar farm launching this spring, a new bee farm, a Miyawaki forest planting, and a campus-wide metering initiative. An inside look at what’s been built, what’s being announced, and what comes next.
Fireside Chat: Entrepreneurs for Impact
A candid conversation on 38 years of impact investing, the evolution of cleantech, and what conscious capitalism means in the age of AI and exponential technology.
Panel: BSEC Alumni Conversation
An ecosystem view of the sustainability & energy landscape — from the early days of BSEC on campus, to today's frontiers, to what comes next. Alumni from across the club's 20-year history reflect on how the field has evolved and what it means to build for impact.
Keynote: Entrepreneurs for Impact
Speaker to be announced · Knight Auditorium
Lunch & Networking
Knight Auditorium foyer · Structured and open networking
Afternoon Breakout Tracks
Malloy Hall · Four concurrent sessions
BSEC Sustainability & Impact Venture Showcase
Student and alumni founders present next-generation climate solutions
Entrepreneur for Impact Award Ceremony
Celebrating entrepreneurs creating lasting sustainable impact
Closing Reception & Community Networking
Celebrate 20 years with the community that built the Babson Sustainability and Energy Club
Our Sponsors Make This Possible
BSEC has spent 20 years building bridges between students, founders, and the organizations driving sustainability forward. Your sponsorship puts your brand at the center of that community.
Join our sponsor community
Reach 150–200 sustainability-focused students, alumni, founders, and investors. Limited sponsorship packages available — contact us to learn more.
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