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SAN FRANCISCO, CA<\/em><\/small>\u00a0\u2014<\/p>\n Nearly 3,000 global brand and sustainability executives are gathering at\u00a0SB\u201919 Detroit<\/a><\/strong>, June 3-6, to learn how advancements in science and technology are disrupting their industries, create uncommon collaborations that foster unique solutions, and discover what consumers are looking for from brands today.<\/p>\n Companies such as Procter & Gamble, Alaska Airlines, Caesars Entertainment, L\u2019Or\u00e9al and others are coming with teams to share how brands are transforming themselves in a changing marketplace. The event will bring nearly 300 influential leaders and cutting-edge practitioners of environmental and social innovation together as speakers to host interactive discussions, breakout sessions, plenary presentations, deep-dive workshops and networking activities. Highlights of the\u00a0conference program<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0include:<\/p>\n Five educational program tracks specifically designed for mainstream businesses who are navigating their journey towards more sustainable business practices. Each track provides a lens for learning and inspiration, including: Purpose, Brand Influence & Engagement, Operations & Supply Chain, Product & Service Innovation, and Governance.<\/p>\n Key topics within each program track are designed for in-depth conversation and include: Circular Economy; Packaging; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion hosted by Caesars Entertainment; Storytelling hosted by National Geographic; Plastics; Technology, and more.<\/p>\n An expansive Innovation Expo showcasing 100+ companies that will bring together mission-driven business leaders who have solutions to obstacles facing brands today. Companies holding networking activities and conversations in the Innovation Expo include: BASF, Nestl\u00e9, Braskem, Unifi, DTE Energy, Procter & Gamble, EY, Dow and others.<\/p>\n A full conference program with passionate speakers will inspire and ignite conversation, including:<\/p>\n \u201cAfter three years of studying what The Good Life means to both brands and consumers, through a series of thoughtful conversations and the introduction of new tools, we are creating a one of a kind experience designed to help our customers realize their full potential,\u201d states KoAnn Vikoren Skrzyniarz, Founder of Sustainable Brands. \u201cAt SB\u201919 Detroit, we will lead an honest and open discussion on how science, technology, storytelling and constructive partnerships are helping reshape how brands will succeed in the tumultuous years ahead,\u201d Skrzyniarz said.<\/p>\n Sustainable Brands is proud to recognize the many sponsors already committed to showcasing their brand leadership in Detroit, including Presenting Sponsor BASF and Lead Sponsor National Geographic. Additional sponsors include Procter & Gamble, Vinyl Sustainability Council, Caesars Entertainment, Cone Communications a Porter Novelli Company, Braskem, Cox Automotive, Danone, Detroit Convention Bureau, DTE Energy, EY, Kellogg Company, Nestl\u00e9, Salterbaxter MSL, UNIFI, The Dow Chemical Company, Alaska Airlines, Keurig Dr Pepper and others.<\/p>\n For further information on the conference program, a growing list of confirmed speakers and sponsors or available sponsorship opportunities, please visit the conference website at\u00a0www.SB19Detroit.com<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0or call (415) 626-2212. Registration is now open and global business leaders with innovative solutions are encouraged to participate.<\/p>\n\n