Sustainability Social Mixer | Meet the 2026 Social Impact Cohort
- Date
- 2026-05-15
- Location
- New York, NY, USA
- Host
- Propel Earth
About this event
If you care about climate, sustainability, and the people building practical solutions around them, this is the kind of room you want to be in. The Sustainability Social Mixer brings together a community of curious, mission-driven New Yorkers for an evening of conversation, connection, and a first look at the 2026 Social Impact Cohort. About the Event This is an in-person social mixer designed to connect people across sustainability, climate, community-building, and social impact work. At its core, the event is about meeting others who are serious about making change happen, while also creating space for genuine, low-pressure conversation. The featured focus of the evening is the 2026 Social Impact Cohort. That makes this more than a standard networking event: it is a chance to meet the people, ideas, and energy shaping what this next cohort represents, and to understand how it fits into the broader sustainability and impact ecosystem. Expect a format that feels social first, but purposeful throughout. You do not need to arrive with a polished pitch or a packed agenda. The value here comes from being present, meeting people across disciplines, and having better conversations than you usually get at larger, less focused events. Whether you work directly in climate or simply want to be more connected to the sustainability community in New York, this mixer offers an accessible way in. The room is likely to include a mix of practitioners, collaborators, community members, and people exploring how they can contribute. What to Expect The evening starts at 7:00 PM EDT on Friday, May 15 in New York, USA. As a mixer, the experience is built around live, in-person interaction rather than a formal program-heavy schedule, making it easier to move naturally between conversations and meet a range of attendees. You can expect a blend of: Informal networking with people interested in climate, sustainability, and social impact Opportunities to meet the 2026 Social Impact Cohort and learn what they are working toward Community-driven conversation around current challenges, ideas, and opportunities in the sector A welcoming environment for both established professionals and newer entrants to the space Rather than forcing every interaction into a transactional networking format, this event creates room for more useful exchanges: the kind where you learn what someone actually cares about, what they are building, and where your interests overlap. That is often where future collaborations, introductions, and momentum begin. You should also expect a broad mix of perspectives. Sustainability work cuts across industries and roles, so the most interesting conversations may come from people outside your immediate lane. If you are open to cross-sector thinking, this event will likely reward that mindset. Why Attend A focused in-person gathering can do something online spaces rarely do well: help you quickly understand who is doing meaningful work, who shares your values, and where there may be real potential to stay in touch after the event. This mixer gives you that in a setting centered on sustainability and community. If you are looking to expand your network, this is a strong way to do it without the randomness of a general-interest meetup. Everyone is there because they care about some combination of climate, sustainability, social impact, and community, which means the baseline for conversation is already stronger. You may come away with: New connections in the New York sustainability and social impact community Better visibility into the 2026 Social Impact Cohort and the people connected to it Fresh ideas from conversations across disciplines and backgrounds Potential collaborators, partners, or peers for future projects A clearer sense of where you fit within this ecosystem and how to stay engaged There is also value in simply being in the room. If you have been meaning to become more involved in sustainability work, reconnect with the community, or meet others who are thinking seriously about impact, showing up in person is often the step that makes everything else more concrete. Practical Details This event is in person in New York, USA, making it especially relevant for local community members and anyone who wants face-to-face connection rather than another virtual session. If you do your best networking through real conversation, this format will suit you well. The mixer begins at 7:00 PM EDT on Friday, May 15. Since the event is designed as a social gathering, it makes sense to arrive ready to introduce yourself, ask thoughtful questions, and spend time moving between conversations rather than settling into a single circle for the whole evening. A few simple ways to get more out of the night: Come with a clear sense of what part of sustainability or social impact interests you most Be ready to talk about what you are exploring, building, or hoping to learn Stay open to meeting people outside your immediate field Follow up afterward with the people you genuinely connect with If you want an evening that is social, relevant, and grounded in shared interest around sustainability and impact, this mixer is a smart place to spend your Friday night.
Who should attend
If you want to meet thoughtful people working on climate, sustainability, and social impact in New York, you will likely feel at home here. - You work in **climate, sustainability, ESG, social impact, nonprofits, policy, community organizing, or mission-driven startups** and want stronger local connections. - You are **curious about the 2026 Social Impact Cohort** and want to meet the people around it, understand its energy, and see how it connects to the wider ecosystem. - You are a **founder, operator, creative, strategist, researcher, or builder** looking for collaborators, fresh perspective, or simply smarter conversations with values-aligned peers. - You are **early in your career or transitioning into sustainability work** and want an approachable in-person setting to start building relationships. - You care about **community as much as ideas** and prefer networking that feels human, relaxed, and actually relevant. - You want to spend time with people who are not just interested in impact in theory, but are actively exploring how to contribute in practical ways. If that sounds like you, this mixer offers a strong entry point into a community that is easier to understand once you are in the room.