Cause San Diego 2025 Cause Conference

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28th Annual Cause Conference

Harnessing the Power of Business & Community
to Accelerate Social Impact

September 24, 2026, 8am-5pm
Sharp Prebys Innovation & Education Center
8695 Spectrum Center Blvd, San Diego, CA 92123

NEW Check out our 2025 event Recap Video!

2026 Cause Conference Pricing

Early Bird Pricing: May 12-July 1
For Profit: $300
NonProfit: $200
Early Bird Student/Teacher: $99

Reg Pricing: July 1 – Sept. 21
For Profit: $400
NonProfit: $300
Early Bird Student/Teacher: $175

Ticket + 1 Cause Alliance Annual Membership
For Profit: $750
Nonprofit: $500
Student/Educ: $350

Ticket + 3 Cause Alliance Annual Memberships
For Profit: $900
Nonprofit: $800

Our 2025 lineup included: Patagonia, Pledge 1%, Citrin Cooperman, TCWGlobal, Dr. Bronner’s, Enterprise Bank & Trust, PNC Bank, Chase for Business, County of San Diego, The Harris Poll, Harvard Business School SD Alumni Club, Computers 2 Kids, San Diego State University, University of San Diego, Mission Federal Credit Union, Optima Office, Computers 2 Kids, Interfaith Community Services, We See You SD, Floros & Associates, Goodwill Industries of SD County, YMCA of SD County, SD Housing Federation, Shoreline Community Services, FounderFuego, Queen Bee Fundraising and so many more!

Partnerships, Sponsorships, Exhibitor Spaces

Want to spotlight your organization during our event?

If so, reach out to Staci Reidinger at staci@causesandiego.org to inquire about our Cause Conference partnerships, sponsorships, exhibitor spaces and more!

Review Exhibitor Space Options HERE

What is the Cause Conference?

It’s the premier cross-sector gathering connecting business, nonprofit, philanthropic, and civic leaders committed to building a stronger San Diego region through collaboration, workforce engagement, sustainability, and social impact.”

Why Attend this Conference?

Times are tough and we understand. Economic uncertainty, funding constraints, lower consumer spending, job cuts and more are disrupting our livelihoods and the lives of the most vulnerable in our world. Sometimes the chaos can be overwhelming and demoralizing. And sometimes it can be isolating and confusing.

But, there’s hope so don’t give up.

We can get through this together. We are stronger than we think, and we can get through anything if work to solve our biggest challenges as compadres, not competitors. If we come together as allies, not adversaries. And if we come together with a shared goal of lifting all boats.

So, for this year’s Cause Conference, we are going to restore your faith in humanity, to uplift your mindset and to build your organization’s resiliency by offering a space for authentic human engagement, a place to strengthen your organization’s purpose and profit and a space to discover new alliances through shared experiences.

Join us on September 24, 2026 as we show you how businesses and communities are harnessing their collective power to shape a better world for us all.

You’ll be inspired by motivating change makers who share how and why implementing collaborative, cross sector social impact programs are key to strengthening organizational resiliency, boosting stakeholder satisfaction and enhancing long-term profitability.

2026 Conference Insights

Attendee Demographics

– National/International Business CEOs, C-Suite Executives, Social Impact Officers, ESG and CSR Pros

– San Diego/SoCal Business CEOs, C-Suite Executives, Social Impact Officers, ESG and CSR Pros

– Non-profit organizations: Charities, Foundations, Community Associations, and Higher Education

– Federal, State, regional and local government leaders and staff focused on social services and funding

– College Students majoring in Business, Sustainability, Social Entrepreneurship, Marketing, ESG and Social Impact

Call for Presentation Proposals

How do we make our conference as inspiring, inclusive and igniting as possible for our attendees? We invite you to share session ideas that are timely, thought-provoking, engaging and activating.

Presentation formats: We are seeking interactive sessions to include Learning Labs, workshops, and forum discussions more than 1-way presentations and panels. We will approve presentations & panels if they make the most sense for your session, but the session will need to leave time for audience participation such as Q&A or open discussion.

Breakout sessions are 55 minutes in length and presenters will have access to full A/V capabilities to include sharing static and interactive presentations, video playback, and options to record your session.

Call for Presentation proposals are now closed. Thank you for your submissions.

Social Impact Awards Program

Join us for our 4th year highlighting San Diego’s best Social Impact Champions in the for-profit business, nonprofit charitable organization, education, and government sectors. Are you or someone you know creating positive social impact in the San Diego region that deserves public recognition? If so, please submit a self-nomination or nomination on their behalf. Our awards include individual and organizational categories. We will select the top finalists, highlight them through our media channels and announce the winners on stage during this year’s Cause Conference.

Call for Award Nominations will open in on Monday, July 20 and close on Monday, August 10.

Visit our Social Impact Awards page to learn more and check out 2023-2025 awardees!

Social Impact Collegiate Scholarship Program

Help us fuel the next generation of socially conscious business and nonprofit leaders by awarding up to $10,000 in scholarships to college and trade school students engaged in social impact activities in the San Diego region.

Our 2026 Scholarship submission period has ended. Thank you for applying. Visit our Scholarship Page to learn more and learn about our previous scholarship awardees. We have selected our winners and they will be recognized on stage at the 2026 Cause Conference on September 24.

Zen Wellness Experience Offering to Unwind, Relax & Recharge

Feeling overworked, stressed, unable to relax and focus? If so, take a break during the Cause Conference to visit our Zen space for a massage, guided meditation, gentle yoga stretches and more. We see self-care and nourishment as key habits to staying strong and resilient at work and home. Enjoy these complimentary offerings during our conference as our way of helping you be your best self!