Corporate Partnership Summit

From Transactional Giving to Transformational Impact

Welcome to the 2026 Partnership Summit


The Corporate Partnership Summit explores how businesses can move beyond transactional giving to create strategic partnerships that strengthen both business performance and community outcomes.

Through thought leadership, peer learning, and networking, attendees will gain practical insights, valuable connections, and actionable strategies they can apply within their own organizations.

Corporate Partnership Summit 2026 Purpose

2026 Summit Theme

From Transactional Giving to Transformational Impact

Today's leading companies are moving beyond traditional philanthropy and creating deeper partnerships that engage employees, align with business objectives, and deliver measurable outcomes for both organizations and communities.

Event Details

Date: Thursday, August 27th | Location: Second Harvest Food Bank, 8014 Marine Way, Irvine, CA 92618 | Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Highlights from 2025 Pilot Year

Keynote Speaker: Bea Boccalandro

Panel Moderator:
Shanda Vangas- Corebridge Financial

Panel Members:
Kim Chips- Disneyland Resorts | Armando De La Libertad- PIMCO
Stefaan Poortman- Edwards Lifescience | Sunny Parr- Kroger