The Spark Project, the Philippines’ community partner of Impact Hub, with support from The Nippon Foundation, will host the I’MPRINT Festival 2026, a one-day inclusive learning event and bazaar at the QC MICE Center on April 14, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The festival is part of the ELEVATE Program, an Asia-Pacific initiative being implemented simultaneously across the Philippines, Indonesia, Cambodia, and Myanmar, to strengthen inclusive and accessible entrepreneurial ecosystems for persons with disabilities (PWDs).
Bringing together entrepreneurs, advocates, organizations, and community members, the festival creates a shared space for connection, collaboration, and innovation.
A Festival that Celebrates Identity, Inclusion, and Opportunity
Inspired by the idea that “our fingerprints tell a story,” I’MPRINT Festival highlights the unique journeys, talents, and contributions of persons with disabilities.
At the heart of the event is an Inclusive Bazaar, featuring PWD-led and inclusive social enterprises offering products such as food, crafts, assistive devices, and sustainable goods.
The program also includes a series of interactive sessions, discussions, and a closing fireside chat, all designed in accessible, inclusive formats.
Learning, Collaboration, and Action
The festival is designed to guide participants from awareness to action through a mix of learning and engagement opportunities.
The key program highlights include: A talk on Inclusion, Accessibility & Social Entrepreneurship, which shares key findings from disability advocates on accessibility, community inclusion, and social entrepreneurship. A Digital Inclusion Sprint that will tackle hands-on training on alt text, captions, readable design, and plain language. Different Breakout Sessions covering key findings from disability advocates on accessibility, community inclusion, and social entrepreneurship, strengthening LGUs to serve People with Disabilities in the community, and centering accessibility and event management with NGOs. And a Fireside Chat on Inclusive Entrepreneurship featuring stories from PWD entrepreneurs, ecosystem enablers, and partners driving inclusive growth.
Together, these sessions aim to equip participants with the tools, perspectives, and networks needed to build more inclusive communities and organizations.
Building a More Inclusive Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
The festival responds to a key challenge in the Philippines: while many organizations are working toward disability inclusion, efforts often remain fragmented.
“I’MPRINT Festival is about bringing communities together –entrepreneurs, enablers, and advocates into one shared space where collaboration can happen,” says Paola Betita, Director of Partnerships & Enterprise Development at The Spark Project.
Andie Dueñas, Partnerships Lead, also adds, “By creating both a platform for visibility and a space for learning, we hope to open more pathways for inclusive and sustainable opportunities.”
Join the Movement
I’MPRINT Festival 2026 is open to entrepreneurs, organizations, students, advocates, and anyone interested in building a more inclusive future.
The event will take place on April 14, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM in the QC M.I.C.E. Center, Quezon City.
For more information and updates, you can visit Instagram: @thesparkprojectHQ and the official website: www.thesparkproject.com.
