SB'23
Program
Hear from purpose-driven, action-oriented visionaries from the world’s leading brands who are focused on delivering positive results for businesses, consumers, the planet, and society. Mainstage speakers will present the latest leadership skills and capabilities, case studies of reinventing business models at scale, and inspiration to transform your relationship with customers, suppliers, investors, employees, and communities. Breakout sessions will be led by subject-matter experts who will help you to understand regeneration on a deep level and walk away prepared to drive regenerative innovation at your organization. Want to see an overview of each day? Check out our schedule at a glance page.
Track
Room
- Campfire #1 (2)
- Campfire #2 (2)
- Campfire #3 (1)
- Campfire #4 (1)
- Expo Stage (3)
- Golden State Ballroom (3)
- Innovation Expo (2)
- Lap It Up Bar (2)
- Martini Lawn (1)
- Pacific Ballroom A (4)
- Pacific Ballroom C (4)
- Pacific Ballroom C & D (2)
- Pacific Ballroom D (4)
- Pacific Ballroom E (6)
- Sunset Room Patio (1)
- Tower Lawn (1)
- Town & Country Ballroom A (11)
- Town & Country Ballroom B (9)
- Town & Country Ballroom C (9)
- Town & Country Ballroom D (9)
Monday 16th October
Like never before, people are experiencing the impacts of climate change in their daily lives and in their own backyards.
Understanding the new climate reality can be overwhelming – and finding trusted... see more
Transforming to a nature-positive economy requires a paradigm shift in how we view and value Nature, a shift that will reshape our legal, financial, and business systems. Yet how to go about... see more
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Today’s youth are tomorrow’s impact leaders. Join us for an insightful session focused on fostering the next generation to take on sustainability in their lifestyles and careers. This workshop will delve into... see more
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SEAT CONFIRMATION REQUIRED (Application period has closed)
Join this masterclass facilitated by Procter & Gamble’s Chief Sustainability Officer Virginie Helias for sustainability leaders at various stages within their organization’s sustainability or regeneration... see more
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This session will provide an overview of a range of new materials that are promising to transform a variety of industries in the months and years to come. The intention is to... see more
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In this data-rich session, top-notch researchers will share new insights into customer preferences, behaviors and reactions to sustainability- and regeneration-centric value propositions. Expect a wealth of valuable intelligence, accompanied by a great... see more
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Lunch Discussion & Behind the Scenes Net Zero Energy Store Tour Tour is Now Full
Target invites you to connect with peers during an intimate session that will explore regenerating locally from... see more
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This session will explore how to navigate and overcome frequently overlooked aspects of building effective circular models. Key topics covered include designing for the specific context of the places and spaces key... see more
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As the political environment becomes increasingly challenging, brands are faced with urgent questions about whether and how to engage. What do stakeholders want and expect? What are the costs of action and... see more
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Our food systems are in need of urgent change with the disruptions of climate change, natural disasters, and global political unrest. While we take the time to reimagine the ideal picture, we... see more
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When it comes to advancing any corporate sustainability journey, the critical importance of well-functioning partnerships between strategic, technical and creative teams has been well established for many years now. And yet, somehow... see more
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Join sustainability leaders in this session to explore the strategic journey towards minimizing carbon footprints across complex supply chains. Through interactive discussions, real-world case studies, and expert insights, we will unravel the... see more
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Join cross-functional brand leaders and sustainability practitioners for a hands-on experience charting a path toward brand transformation and regeneration in this dynamic workshop led by Sustainable Brands Center of Excellence experts. Explore... see more
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Opening Remarks: Welcome to SB'23 San Diego!
Regenerating Local
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Building Stronger Bridges To and Between Regeneration and Positive Local Impact
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Boosting Local Equity, Supporting Diverse Voices for Change and Empowering the Next Generation
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Everything, Everywhere, All at Once: Turning ESG Governance Overhead Into Competitive Advantage
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Raise a glass and enjoy noshes while you kick-off the week, full of new connections, at the Opening Night Reception. Immediately following the opening Plenary, we invite you to join our reception... see more
Join the SB LGBTQ+ & Ally Community for the 6th Annual Rainbow Mixer. Enjoy excellent conversation, camaraderie, and networking! see more
Tuesday 17th October
Embrace the beauty of San Diego's outdoors at dawn with the self-guided SB'23 Trail Walk Map starting at the Town & Country Resort. Start your daily mindfulness practice in the great outdoors. see more
As brands innovate their products to be more sustainable, communicating those innovations and encouraging consumers to change their behavior becomes an important – and challenging – part of the emissions reduction equation,... see more
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Grab your breakfast in Town and Country A and join us for the session in Town and Country D. First time at Sustainable Brands? Join other new attendees at this breakfast session... see more
With public-private partnerships being a powerful force to uplift communities, strengthen supply chains and accelerate sustainable development, sectors must work together to do good while also doing well. In a world where... see more
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Welcome to Day 2 of SB'23 San Diego!
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The Power of & - Integrating Sustainability into Business Strategy
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Driving Behavior Change through a Multi-Layer Ecosystem of Stakeholders and Solutions
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Is the Plastic Crisis Local or Global? A Path Forward for Brands
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Networking Break
Transforming Supply Chain Strategy, Relationships with Farmers and Impact Reporting to Bring the First Regenerative Rubber to Market
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How Does Purpose Thrive in a Push-Back World?
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Finding Common Ground – Sustainable Impact Across the Food Value Chain
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Connect for Maui
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Closing Remarks
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SEAT CONFIRMATION REQUIRED
This event is now full. Fill out the below form to request a spot on the waiting list. We will send confirmation emails out closer to the event. Please... see more
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Digital printing has been shown to have many benefits. Compared to traditional printing, digital printing is more efficient, able to deliver higher-quality output, and much better for the environment. In addition, digital... see more
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As companies continue to differentiate themselves, communication and messaging matters more than ever. What are the key points that matter and how do you layer in your brand voice? This session will... see more
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Track: Next-Generation Design & Business Model Innovation
Collaboration between institutional brands and innovators is increasingly relevant at the fast-moving intersection of product development, social and environmental impact, and brand building. Big brands can offer needed scalability, while innovators and... see more
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Track: Activating Brand Purpose
As innovation for sustainability and regeneration continues to gain pace, we are increasingly seeing more-than-incremental changes in value propositions and respective value delivery. That often results in entirely new product categories which... see more
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Track: Shifting Customer Demand & Behavior
Join Petco and Inspire Brands in a session that delves into the pivotal role retailers and store locations play in catalyzing sustainable behaviors. Discover innovative techniques that blend retail environments with sustainable... see more
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Thousands of companies are making Net Zero commitments in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) & retail sectors, but only 25% of them are actually on track to meet them by 2035. It’s... see more
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Track: Transformative Governance & Metrics
This discussion will focus on integrating sustainability and/or regeneration priorities across all vital functions or departments of a typical company, including governance, product development, marketing, communications, supply chain, procurement, legal, finance, and... see more
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This session will analyze the problem of textile waste and then explore everything it takes to put adequate solutions in place. Speakers will describe what effective reverse logistics and recycling mean in... see more
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Track: Regenerative Operations & Supply Chain
Social procurement is a powerful force that can have profound positive impacts along the value chain of many industries. At the same time, it also often faces significant headwinds due to intractable... see more
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Track: Next-Generation Design & Business Model Innovation
AI-powered solutions tailored for the food and agriculture industry are revolutionizing farming practices, optimizing crop yields, and ensuring sustainable resource management for a thriving agricultural ecosystem. Emerging solution providers from diverse corners... see more
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Track: Shifting Customer Demand & Behavior
Baby Boomers in the developed world will be the largest, longest lived, wealthiest and highest percentage of population group of older persons in human history. Data show they see the years ahead... see more
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Track: Transformative Governance & Metrics
Learn how Seventh Generation is engaging with climate advocates and climate finance thought leaders to create powerful new levers businesses can use to maximize their climate impact and build a stronger brand.... see more
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At the end of the day, companies need to develop decarbonization solutions that make sense on a local level. This stands true for large organizations and local farmers. In this session, we... see more
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Track: Activating Brand Purpose
As corporations are scrambling to address the full breadth and depth of sustainability and regeneration issues, our purpose-driven community is relentlessly faced with uncomfortable situations, conversations and controversies. All too often we... see more
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Track: Regenerative Operations & Supply Chain
What practical, productive and realistic paths do industries with agriculture-heavy supply chains have toward ensuring a fair transition to regenerative ag at scale? That is the question at the heart of this... see more
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Supply chains generally hold the majority of companies' environmental impacts. These impacts are also the most challenging to measure and mitigate. Insetting, or the act of engaging areas close to or inside... see more
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Join a Birds of a Feather dinner and come prepared to guide or enjoy captivating conversation! Discussions will be self-organized. Please sign up to join at the SB Activation Hub on the... see more
Join us in some intimate conversations on the big questions we facing around sustainability and regeneration. S'mores included! see more
Purpose At a Crossroads
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XYZ - Bridging Generational Gaps to Solve the Climate Crisis
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Wear your favorite Hawaiian clothing and join us for the SB Connect for Maui Benefit on Tuesday night as we gather in solidarity to support Lahaina, Maui. Come hear from Micah Kane,... see more
Wednesday 18th October
Supply chain decarbonization isn’t just about focusing on category-level emissions. It requires more specifics, like what types of farming practices and suppliers are driving your emissions? Join us for breakfast and learn... see more
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The future of farming is regenerative. In many ways, the agriculture industry is just beginning to see innovative partnerships across the food value chain really take shape to drive lasting and scalable... see more
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Corporate social impact teams are facing enormous challenges, both internal and external, that are compelling them to do more with less. Even with these constraints, companies have a real opportunity to stand... see more
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Welcome to Day 3 of SB'23 San Diego!
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Working to Restore: Harnessing the Power of Regenerative Business to Heal the World
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How Resource-Efficient Vertical Agriculture, Inclusive Employment and Upward Social Mobility Can Go Hand in Hand in Hand
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Next-Generation Materials Entering the Mainstream: An Inspiring and Instructive Case Study
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Networking Break
The Potential of Transforming Carbon Dioxide into Critical Chemicals and Materials Used in Everyday Products
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How Does a Global Brand Start to Regenerate Locally? Microsoft & Biomimicry 3.8 Share Three Simple Rules.
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Driving Sustainable Local Economic Development while Ensuring Public Lands are Healthy and Productive
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Closing Remarks
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For years, businesses have focused on why they need a sustainability strategy and what to set as goals and deadlines. What’s been neglected, until now, is the how.
In this session,... see more
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Environmental and DE&I programs are good for the world, good for business, valued by employees and rewarded by consumers. But there is an opposing view that threatens both brands and progress. Over... see more
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Attendees will learn the fundamentals of business transformation, from determining a new shared purpose to engaging with relevant stakeholders to measure progress along the way. While business transformations are a company-specific journey,... see more
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This session will explore a range of cutting-edge bio-based materials promising to revolutionize a number of industries. Hear directly from some of this year's most prominent exhibitors and enjoy getting to know... see more
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Track: Activating Brand Purpose
Join us for a panel discussion that highlights the dynamic approaches to localized social impact, where transformative change begins at the grassroots level. The panelists will invite you to collectively explore the... see more
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Agriculture is currently the world’s second-largest emitter of greenhouse gasses after the energy sector. That said, globally transitioning to resilient farming practices could make agriculture a key factor in mitigating climate change,... see more
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Track: Shifting Customer Demand & Behavior
California has lost 90% of its kelp forests in the last 10 years due to climate change and other impacts. To solve this problem, Scripps scientists are developing restoration methods to bring... see more
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Track: Regenerative Operations & Supply Chain
This session will examine the recent proliferation of nature-positive pledges and the sharp rise of biodiversity as a critical dimension of corporate sustainability agendas. Attendees will learn how companies are setting targets... see more
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Track: Transformative Governance & Metrics
The “wild, wild West” days of sustainability communications are coming to an end. Investors, employees and consumers want real progress and real data to back up claims. From mandatory disclosures stemming from... see more
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Track: Next-Generation Design & Business Model Innovation
This panel will offer perspectives on the most promising trends and the biggest hurdles around packaging innovation for sustainability and regeneration. This is a highly contested space with a huge variety of... see more
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To put sustainability goals into action, organizations need to create a strategy roadmap that fits their specific needs. They must know how to navigate the intricacies of ESG metrics and transform raw... see more
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According to the 2023 Power of Meat report, 98% of American households purchase meat. With healthy diets and sustainable food systems top of mind, however, consumers are demanding more information than ever... see more
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Track: Shifting Customer Demand & Behavior
The art and science behind building authentic community engagement is a challenge that many brands face when launching hyper-local impact initiatives. Brands are being called to go beyond surface level engagements and... see more
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Track: Activating Brand Purpose
Workforce transformation through the lens of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is critical in building strong local communities. Join this panel discussion to learn more on how organizations and brand partners are integrating... see more
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Track: Next-Generation Design & Business Model Innovation
Certification schemes such as Regenerative Organic and FairWild, considered unreachable or perhaps luxuries by some until recently, are gaining notable momentum. This session will analyze the reasons behind the rising popularity of... see more
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Track: Transformative Governance & Metrics
Come join us as we discuss and learn about the practical tools needed to create the ideal conditions for greater organizational engagement, retention and potential. see more
Landfilling, with its detrimental impacts on our environment, is becoming an increasingly pressing concern. Not only does it produce harmful methane emissions, but it also deteriorates the quality of our air, water,... see more
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Track: Regenerative Operations & Supply Chain
Brands are increasingly called to higher standards of transparency as consumers, investors and other stakeholders become more sophisticated users of sustainability data. This panel convenes influential brands that are at the forefront... see more
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Join a Birds of a Feather dinner and come prepared to guide or enjoy captivating conversation! Discussions will be self-organized. Please sign up to join at the SB Activation Hub on the... see more
Unwind and connect at 3BL’s Sundowners & S’mores, an evening of interesting conversation, live music and lively entertainment. Kick back on the Martini Lawn with your favorite libation courtesy of Trixie, a... see more
Join us in some intimate conversations on the big questions we facing around sustainability and regeneration. S'mores included! see more
Thursday 19th October
Welcome to Day 4 of SB'23 San Diego!
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Responsible Marketing Through The Lens of Local
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Addressing the “Purpose Fragility” Phenomenon: Navigating Challenging Circumstances with Courage and Vulnerability
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Networking Break
Communications to Capture the Consumer: A Best Practice Guide to Drive Purchase
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Multi-Sector Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration Driving Kelp Forest Restoration near San Diego
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Let’s Keep Helping Regenerative Agriculture Go Truly Mainstream
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Closing Remarks
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Lunch
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Welcome to the SB Regenerative Agriculture Summit
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Value Creation in Regenerative Agriculture
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State of the Industry
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