The Impact Lounge is headed to Boulder.

A new chapter. A new city. A bigger impact.
January 21-24, 2027
The Kitchen on Pearl Street • Boulder, Colorado
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Three experiences.
One Destination.
From intimate, invitation-only gatherings to dynamic brand collaborations and our signature convening, The Impact Lounge is creating meaningful opportunities to connect during Sundance 2027.

We participate in the world's premier film festivals and social impact gatherings.

Our event programs are dynamic, featuring expert panels, networking lounges, happy hour gatherings, dedicated media spaces, and a host of additional activities to inspire and connect attendees.
Movies that matter create movements.

Here’s what’s coming soon

A sneak preview of our future events.

Pull Focus 2027

An Invitation-Only Pre-Convening

Brands @ The Impact Lounge

Join us as we bring together leaders and pioneers from major brands, visionaries from non-profits and organizations, as well as world class filmmakers and producers.

The Impact Lounge During Sundance Film Festival 2027

Our Signature Festival Convening. FREE REGISTRATION!

Why The Impact Lounge?

  • Connect with Thought Leaders

  • Learn from Experts

  • Funding Meets Vision

  • Get Inspired and Informed

  • Showcase Your Work

  • Trend Analysis

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It was such a pleasure to be part of another Impact Lounge event. You always bring together such meaningful gatherings, and this one was no exception. Thank you for including us and giving us the space to premiere ‘GoFundMe: The Movie,’ GoFundMe's film celebrating the incredible generosity, inspiring stories, and collective impact that happens on our platform every day.
Lili Strasser, Strategic Operations Lead, GoFundMe
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"Working with Heather and the team at Caspian Agency for The Impact Lounge was an excellent experience. As a regular Sundance attendee, filmmaker and event host, I can honestly say it was one of the most impeccably produced event spaces available. The team and organization was friendly and flawless, the equipment, decor and technical aspects were on point in every way, creating an elegant, professional and seamless experience for us and our esteemed guests. So thankful to the team."
Darren Darnborough, Actor / Co-Founder of WeAudition and moderator of The Impact Of Casting at Sundance 2024
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"The Impact Lounge creates the kind of intentional, energizing space this ecosystem has long needed — where values meet action and community takes root. From SXSW to our work through The Tech We Want, Heather and her team have been trusted, mission-aligned partners in building meaningful connections that drive real impact.”."
Aniyia Williams, Director, Programs – Omidyar Network / The Tech We Want
Activations
across 3 countries, 10 cities - and growing
2000+
Thought Leaders, Filmmakers, and Changemakers Featured
30,000+
Attendees and Participants Worldwide
1,000,000+
Newsletter direct and partner subscribers reached
Purposeful
Women owned
Fiscally sponsored 501(c)(3) organization
High Profile Partners
Doris Duke Foundation, UTA Foundation, World Bank, Omidyar Network, Variety, National Geographic Society, The Ankler, GoFundMe, Chromista, Elevate Prize, NBC, Indeed, GoFundMe, GLAAD, Netflix, Peacock, Bravo, Fox Entertainment, Skoll FOundation, and more

Reel Change

We aim to grow our event calendar annually, expanding from major festivals like Sundance and Cannes to new global locations. Our goal is to establish The Impact Lounge as the go-to gathering place for creatives and change makers, offering a consistent home where impactful narratives are celebrated and advanced.

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