Advance social progress by hosting or joining independent events during the Skoll World Forum
For one week each spring, Oxford transforms into a dynamic hub for changemakers from across the globe. At the heart of the week is the Skoll World Forum, a global gathering of social entrepreneurs and other innovators who come together to advance solutions to the world’s most pressing problems. Attendance at the Forum is curated by the Skoll Foundation, but if you’re not a registered delegate, there are still plenty of ways to tap into the energy of this vibrant week.
We invite members of the public to join the Forum online; registration for the virtual experience opens in March. Additionally, partner-led offerings at the Marmalade Festival and The Sidebar offer abundant opportunities to connect, learn, and be inspired.
The Skoll Foundation is pleased to offer free virtual access to the Skoll Word Forum, including livestreams and replays of plenaries and select sessions, as well as opportunities to connect with fellow virtual attendees. Online participation is free and open to all.
Registration opens in early March.
Participate in group discussions, workshops, and other community activities hosted by Skoll Foundation partners—no Forum registration required.
Hosted since 2012 by the Old Fire Station, the Marmalade Festival runs alongside the Forum and is accessible to everyone in Oxford and beyond. Marmalade features independently organized sessions—from workshops to film screenings—that connect global and local perspectives. It provides space for collaboration across sectors and scales, encouraging people to learn from one another and spark new partnerships.
Sign up for the Marmalade Festival and browse their event calendar here. Registration is free and open to all.
The Sidebar, which debuted in Oxford in 2024, adds a fresh layer of creativity and inclusion to the energy of Forum Week, offering community-led spaces for dialogue and connection. The Sidebar features crowd-sourced discussion groups and digital People and Event Maps to increase visibility and participation among everyone present for this vibrant week in Oxford.
Sign up for The Sidebar and explore their People and Event Maps here. Registration is free and open to all.
Join our partners at Dovetail Impact Foundation, Livelihood Impact Fund, Rippleworks, Segal Family Foundation, and Skoll Centre for a live Watch Party of the 2026 Skoll Awards Ceremony on April 23 hosted at Saïd Business School.
Registration is free and attendance is open to all. For more details and to RSVP, please visit this event page.
Throughout the week, many changemakers and impact organizations host their own independent events, many of which are open to both Forum delegates and the public.
As Forum Week approaches, The Sidebar will publish an aggregated list of events and opportunities to connect, including an Event Map available shortly before the Forum.
If you’re inspired to host your own event, feel free to explore our list of suggested venues to support your planning process.