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2026 Corporate Responsibility Summit

APRIL 22 - 23, 2026

NEW YORK, NY

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Registration is now open for the 2026 Corporate Responsibility Summit—The Conference Board’s premier event for leaders committed to advancing corporate integrity, sustainable impact, and stakeholder trust.

As global expectations for corporate responsibility continue to evolve, this annual gathering brings together senior executives across functions to explore how business can lead with purpose and drive positive change.

Why Attend?

  • Connect with peers and thought leaders from across industries
  • Hear from top executives on emerging priorities and evolving practices
  • Explore how companies are navigating shifting expectations and raising the bar for impact
  • Leave with new insights and actionable ideas to accelerate your efforts

Whether you're focused on sustainability, corporate citizenship, governance, employee engagement, or ESG strategy, this summit offers timely discussions and practical guidance to support your mission.

Be Part of the Conversation.
Secure your spot today and join us in New York City for two days of connection, inspiration, and forward-looking dialogue.

Past Speakers

Tarang

Tarang Amin Tarang Amin

Chairman and CEO
e.l.f. Beauty
CED Trustee

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Nicole

Nicole Anderson Nicole Anderson

President, AT&T Foundation
AVP, Corporate Social Responsi…

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Paul

Paul Baribault Paul Baribault

Former President and CEO
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Allianc…

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Shannon

Shannon Carroll Shannon Carroll

AVP, Global Environmental Sustainability
AT&T

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Scott

Scott Heimlich Scott Heimlich

President, Amgen Foundation
Executive Director of Corporat…

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Sarah

Sarah Keh Sarah Keh

Vice President, Inclusive Solutions
Prudential Financial

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Michal

Michal Alter

CEO and Co-Founder
Visit.org

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Michelle

Michelle Armstrong

Managing Director and President
Ares Charitable Foundation

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Hilary

Hilary Ayala

Executive Director, Con Edison Foundation
Director, Corporate Philanthro…

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Anna

Anna Bard

Head of Employee Volunteerism, Disaster, and Globa…
Wells Fargo

Andrea

Andrea Bonime-Blanc, JD, PhD

Founder & CEO
GEC Risk Advisory

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Clodagh

Clodagh Connolly

Global Director
B4SI

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Molly

Molly Ernst-Alper

Global Director, Social Impact
James Hardie

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Pamela

Pamela Gill-Alabaster

Global Head of ESG & Sustainability
Kenvue

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Arlene

Arlene Isaacs-Lowe

Independent Board Member
Equitable, Xenia Hotels & Reso…

Nidhi

Nidhi Kansal

Chartered Accountant, Partner
BSR & Co LLP

Jennifer

Jennifer Lawson

President and CEO
Keep America Beautiful

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Mark

Mark Lewis

Chief of Public Sector Partnership
World Justice Project

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Frederica

Frederica Marchionni

CEO
Global Fashion Agenda

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Jennifer Aspen

Jennifer Aspen Mason

EVP & Chief Sustainability Officer
J.M. Huber Corporation

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Pamela

Pamela Passman

Global Chair of Corporate Advisory
APCO

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Diane

Diane Quest

Chief Operating Officer
Points of Light

Steve

Steve Rochlin

CEO
IMPACT ROI

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Davida

Davida Rivens

Chief Impact Officer
E4E Relief

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Adam

Adam Robinson

Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility
Paramount

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Nado

Nado Saab

Director of ESG Reporting
Mondel?z International

Matthew

Matthew Sekol

Global Black Belt, Sustainability
Microsoft

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Dominique

Dominique Sellers

Vice President, Supplier Diversity and Sustainable…
Paramount

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Bobbi

Bobbi Silten

Chief of People & Culture and Managing Director
FSG

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Stacey

Stacey Sprenkel

ESG and Sustainability Lead, Chair of Ethics, Comp…
Davis Wright Tremaine

Neil

Neil Stewart

Director of Corporate Outreach
IFRS Foundation

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Michael

Michael Stiller

New Initiatives, Capital Access Platforms
Nasdaq

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Michele

Michele Stine

Regional Head, Fitch Community (Americas)
Fitch Group

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Kady

Kady Sylla

Director for Africa and the Middle East
Myriad USA

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Ann

Ann Tracy

Chief Sustainability Officer
Colgate-Palmolive Company

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Lillian

Lillian Tsu

Partner
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilt…

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Asha

Asha Varghese

President, Caterpillar Foundation
Head of CSR, Caterpillar Inc.

Raman

Raman Venkatesh, PhD, MBA

Chief Sustainability Officer
Medtronic

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Marissa

Marissa Weidner

Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer
Webster Bank

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Anita

Anita Whitehead

Principal, KPMG
President and Chair, KPMG US F…

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Lindsay

Lindsay Beltzer

Lead Program Producer, Governance & Sustainability…
The Conference Board

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Jeff

Jeff Hoffman

Institute Leader, Corporate Citizenship & Philanth…
The Conference Board

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Andrew

Andrew Jones, PhD

Principal Researcher, Governance & Sustainability …
The Conference Board

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Agenda

Thursday, April 24, 2025

08:00 AM - 08:50 AM ET

Breakfast and Registration

08:50 AM - 09:05 AM ET

Opening Remarks

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09:10 AM - 09:55 AM ET

100 Days In: Corporate Responsibility Under the New Administra…
Our opening discussion will reflect on the initial policies and priorities of the new Trump administration, offering insights into how businesses can … More

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM ET

The ROI of Sustainability
Our panel will explore key questions such as: How can businesses effectively measure the financial return on investment (ROI) from sustainability init … More

10:30 AM - 10:50 AM ET

Morning Break

10:50 AM - 11:20 AM ET

Driving Action Through Storytelling
Storytelling and inspiring a deeper appreciation for our planet to drive meaningful action has been a cornerstone of Paul Baribault’s career. Paul sh … More

11:25 AM - 11:55 AM ET

Corporate Transparency and Accountability: Building Trust Thro…
This session will explore how companies can manage the potential risks of full transparency, such as revealing shortcomings or underperformance, while … More

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM ET

Employee Engagement in Social Impact: Leveraging Volunteering …
This session will explore strategies businesses can adopt to ensure their volunteer initiatives create measurable, sustainable outcomes for communitie … More

12:35 PM - 01:35 PM ET

Lunch

01:45 PM - 02:15 PM ET

Empowering Communities: The Role of Corporate Philanthropy in …
This session will explore how corporate philanthropy can go beyond financial donations to empower communities through capacity building, skills develo … More

01:45 PM - 02:15 PM ET

The Future of Responsible Sourcing: Reimagining Global Supply …
This session will explore how companies can reimagine their supply chains to prioritize sustainability at every stage, from sourcing to production and … More

02:25 PM - 02:55 PM ET

Fireside Chat: Climate Risk Management: How Governance Drives …
This session will address key questions such as: What governance practices can help companies proactively adapt to emerging climate risks, ensuring lo … More

02:25 PM - 02:55 PM ET

Fireside Chat: People-Powered Purpose: Leading Impact Through …
How can employee social impact programs deliver across diverse teams, global regions, and rapidly changing environments – both within a company and in … More

02:55 PM - 03:10 PM ET

Afternoon Break

03:10 PM - 03:40 PM ET

Boardroom Leadership and Corporate Governance: Steering Sustai…
This session will examine the responsibilities of the board in overseeing and integrating ESG metrics into corporate performance evaluation and report … More

03:45 PM - 04:15 PM ET

Insights from the Field, Your Perspectives
The journey toward responsible business practices is one we’re all navigating together. Over the past five years, we’ve faced sig … More

04:20 PM - 04:50 PM ET

Closing Keynote

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05:00 PM - 06:00 PM ET

Reception

Friday, April 25, 2025

08:00 AM - 08:15 AM ET

Registration and Breakfast

08:15 AM - 08:50 AM ET

Fireside Chat: Responsibly Doing Business in India
Join Nidhi Kansal, Chartered Accountant, Partner, BSR & Co. LLP, in conversation with Anita Whitehead, Principal at KPMG and Chair of the KPMG US Foun … More

09:00 AM - 09:20 AM ET

Resources and Updates from The Conference Board

09:25 AM - 09:55 AM ET

Integrating ESG Metrics into Corporate Strategy and Decision-M…
This session will explore how companies can align ESG goals with their broader corporate objectives to ensure sustainability and profitability go hand … More

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM ET

Strategic Corporate Philanthropy: Aligning Giving with Busines…
This session will address key questions such as: How can companies balance immediate philanthropic efforts, like disaster relief or emergency aid, wit … More

10:35 AM - 10:50 AM ET

Morning Break

10:50 AM - 11:20 AM ET

Bridging the Skills Gap: Preparing Workers for the Green Economy
As investments in clean energy and sustainability grow, so do the opportunities for meaningful, future-focused work. But how can we ensure these oppo … More

11:25 AM - 11:55 AM ET

Don't Waste a Good Crisis: Managing Risks and Building Resilie…
With political shifts, economic uncertainty, and climate regulations that seem to change by the minute, how can organizations transform this turbulen … More

12:00 PM - 12:15 PM ET

Closing Remarks

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