Today a new form of capitalism is arising that recognizes both the power and efficiency of market systems and the ability to direct them toward social and environmental issues leading to a more balanced set of "returns." Early efforts by social entrepreneurs and enlightened investors have given rise to "Social Capital Markets" that include affordable housing, clean technology, microfinance, fair trade and many other socially focused enterprises. SOCAP will bring the major players and emerging thought leaders in the field to discuss innovative ways to expand those markets and bring socially responsible investing and the channeling of capital to SME’s and grassroots business organizations into the mainstream.

The objectives of SOCAP are to:

• Explore where private sector dollars can work at venture start up speed without being encumbered by laborious engagement with government structures who have complex theories of change.
• Bring funders to the table to talk about how they can co-invest and what restraints there are around the capital, including expectations and desired impacts.
• Bring NGO's and entrepreneurs to the table to talk to the ways they are working with government to make their programs more effective.
• Bring government to the table to talk about the channels they are opening for private and public partnerships.

"We need to change the way we do business, as individuals, organizations and government institutions. We want to prove that it is possible to do well by doing good."