Human or AI? Our lively, hands-on session co-led with Satu Creative explored why trust, intuition, ethics, and purpose continue to matter in business, investing, and ecosystem building, even as AI transforms the way we work.

Rather than focusing solely on technology, the discussion explored how digital infrastructure can help ESOs deliver higher-quality support, generate better data, and build stronger connections with investors.

AI is rapidly becoming part of everyday work across the social impact sector, but for many organizations, the challenge is no longer whether to adopt AI; it is how to do so responsibly and effectively.

Through discussions around the Gender ROI™ framework, this session, led by Sweef Capital, encouraged participants to examine their internal practices, decision-making processes, and capital allocation strategies, offering practical tools to measure and strengthen gender-inclusive outcomes.

Day 1 of the ANDE PAC 2026 focused on the foundations of strong entrepreneurial ecosystems. Across keynote discussions and thematic sessions, speakers explored how collaboration, data-driven decision-making, inclusive program design, and ecosystem partnerships can create the conditions for entrepreneurs to thrive.

An independent perception-mapping evaluation by Populi LLP assessed the ANDE Access to Green Finance (A2GF) Initiative, backed by the IKEA Foundation.