Hope in Action at NationSwell Summit 2024

It was our honor to bring together over 250 changemakers, innovators, and thought leaders across the NationSwell ecosystem to elevate the most innovative and cutting-edge solutions and spark game-changing partnerships through inspiration and hope. Explore shared learnings, resources, and moments from the event.

Memorable Moments
We welcomed some of the nation’s leading social impact, sustainability, and philanthropic leaders to the NationSwell stage to share the innovative solutions and game-changing partnerships they’re pioneering. Relive some of their most inspiring quotes.
The NationSwell Library
The NationSwell library featured a selection of novels and works of nonfiction recommended from members, partners, and staff of NationSwell. Explore the list of all the inspirational books we provided in the library and add to your own collection.

Summit Accolades

Images from Summit

About our Vendors

From our food and drink to our print materials and the lanyards attached to nametags, the NationSwell team engaged sustainable, local vendors, printers, and catering to live our values in every component of our Summit. We’re thrilled to spotlight these mission-aligned vendors below.

The Altman Building

The Altman Building is committed to providing an inclusive and sustainable event space in the heart of New York City by continually improving their impact on the environment and local community. The Altman Building strives to stay at the forefront of sustainability in the event industry.

BLACKBARN

BLACKBARN is proud to be a farm-to-table restaurant. They sustainably source our ingredients by purchasing locally from farmers in the tri-state area and in bulk to limit shipping waste. BLACKBARN is Green Restaurant Certified.

Purslane

Purslane is New York City’s first Scope 3 carbon-neutral caterer. Taking sustainability into account across the entire catering process, Purslane reclaims all items and ensures that they are directed to the appropriate channels — recycling, composting, and upcycling.

CupZero

Cup Zero aims to reduce single use beverage cups in events across New York City. Viewing reusables as a service, Cup Zero provides a turnkey solution that includes logistics, delivery, collection points, signage, washing, sanitizing, and storing cups.

Smartpress

SmartPress is an employee-owned print shop that is mission aligned in more ways than one! In addition to being a stellar printer, SmartPress also believes in making positive change by “carefully sourcing the material we print on.” They are Scope 1 & 2 carbon neutral, and have been since January 2020.

SignNexus

SignNexus partners with public and private institutions to effectively accommodate the varying linguistic and cultural needs of those who are Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing.  SignNexus is a certified Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise in New York City, New York State, and New Jersey.

PATH Water

PATH’s mission is to inspire the world to #refillit. One PATH, one iconic bottle, all powered by the human spirit to do better. We’ve set our sights on breaking the beverage industry’s addiction to single-use plastic bottled water.

BrandFuel

Brand Fuel is a branded merch agency for those willing to zig when others zag. For over 25 years, Brand Fuel has been supporting companies create “eXperiences” and bring their merchandise needs to life.

Bookshop.org

Every purchase on the site financially supports independent bookstores. The platform gives independent bookstores tools to compete online and financial support to help them maintain their presence in local communities.

Thank you to our sponsors and partners

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