As interest grows in the field of social impact analysis it is more important than ever to understand that measurement, metrics and indicators are just one part of a larger picture that analysts need to consider. We need to go beyond seeing impact measurement in isolation towards seeing it as a vital part of a wider process required to analyse, understand and improve the social impact of an organisation.

The conference included:

- Interactive Workshops - providing in depth discussions on the key challenges and opportunities in the field of social impact analysis

- Hotspots - world café style exchanges of case studies, research findings, advice surgeries and project updates.

- Networking - opportunities to meet, learn from, and share with those working in social impact analysis internationally.

- Contribution - the chance to feed in to the future development of the Social Impact Analysts Association. 

Maria Petkova from Tulip Foundation participated in the conference as the Foundation is committed to applying the social impact analysis is Bulgaria. She took active part in a session of country impact groups.