2024 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.
Explore the program details from the previous year for a quick reference. Speakers delved deeply into the topic of regeneration. The 2024 program is currently in progress and will be revealed shortly. Curious about each day’s highlights? Visit our 2024 schedule overview page.
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Monday 14th October
Track: Nature-Friendly Design Paradigms in Practice
This session will showcase how living systems experts and forward-looking entrepreneurs are centering value propositions – whether on the level of product development or entire business models – on the principles of... see more
Track: Organizational Transformation & Governance
This session will review and explain the latest updates on three critical fronts of the fight against plastic pollution: the emergence of plastic accounting, the rise of plastic credits and other similar... see more
Track: Evolution of Marketing
In this data-rich session, expert researchers will share new insights into customer preferences, behaviors, and reactions to sustainability-centric value propositions. Gain a wealth of valuable data from The SB Socio-Cultural Trends Research™,... see more
Concerns around food waste have become more prevalent than ever in both the household and within retail settings. Technological solutions have the potential to both increase food waste reduction and tackle the... see more
Extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging is an approach to environmental policy that holds “producers'' accountable for the entire packaging lifecycle in which their products are sold and shipped. This workshop will... see more
At times, it may seem safer to “sit on the sidelines” than buy carbon credits to address the emissions companies cannot yet reduce. But more private sector leadership is needed to get... see more
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Track: Supply Chain Management & Monitoring
To keep our planet thriving and livable, we must transition to a circular economy from a linear one – but how? In this workshop you’ll hear from industry leaders who are turning... see more
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![Cradle to Cradle Product Innovation Institute](https://sb-web-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/production/4242/conversions/cradle-512xH.png)
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Track: AI & Sustainability
This session will explore best practices in calculating and estimating GHG emissions from marketing and advertising, along with tips for reducing them effectively. The speaker lineup will include relevant data experts, tool... see more
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Welcome to SB'24 San Diego MC Remarks
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A moment of reflection, presence, and connection
The planet Earth is a precious, interconnected system, and we--and all living things--depend on its wellbeing. We have a collective opportunity as business leaders and influencers to protect, preserve, restore and regenerate... see more
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On complexity, the interconnectedness of everything and why what you do matters
Along and around the boundary between order and chaos lies something truly special: complexity. Complex systems describe life and nature as we know them. All living systems and all things that arise... see more
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Reorienting technological innovation to be in service of ecosystemic, societal and human health
RegenTech is a new movement dreaming a new regenerative technology future into being. The future of tech is unwritten, and regenerative principles applied to that industry can profoundly change its next chapter... see more
Virtuous Innovation: Transforming AI into authentic ingenuity
Business innovator Shelton Mercer will delve into exciting new opportunities to create a transformative future, when AI is harnessed with a conscientious approach. Leveraging more than two decades of experience building companies... see more
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![Audigent](https://sb-web-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/production/50623/conversions/audigent-512xH.png)
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 15th October
Greet the sunrise with a rejuvenating Ashtanga yoga flow. Find strength, serenity, and a fresh perspective as the world awakens around you. see more
Next-generation innovations: reimagining single serve coffee
As part of its multi-year commitment to redesign its coffee systems to eliminate single-use, non-recyclable plastics, Keurig Dr Pepper has engaged in research and development partnerships and implemented innovations that reimagine what... see more
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Let’s go circular: New tools for consumer communication and engagement
As more businesses commit to a circular approach to product design and development, brands are eager to understand how to bring consumers along on the journey. The SB Go Circular Collaborative, a... see more
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This session will teach attendees how to rethink value in the context of regenerative innovation by linking value to the dividends and resilience that come to an organization from enhancing system health.... see more
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Gender opportunity and representation gaps are currently highest among some of the fastest-growing, highest-paid and in-demand job sectors and industries. The SB’24 San Diego Women’s Leadership Lunch panel will explore how innovative... see more
Track: Supply Chain Management & Monitoring
The fashion industry is undergoing a transformative shift as circular economy principles become more widely understood and consumer’s seek more sustainable purchasing options. This session will explore the emergence of alternative supply... see more
Moderator
Track: Nature-Friendly Design Paradigms in Practice
Achieving success in the alternative protein field requires bold innovation. Learn about the latest developments in cell-cultured, plant-based, and fermentation protein alternatives, and how innovators are meeting consumer preferences and sensory expectations... see more
Moderator
Track: AI & Sustainability
This session will dive into a topic of universal interest and critical importance: the environmental sustainability performance of artificial intelligence (AI), analyzed through a life cycle assessment lens. Panelists will cover the... see more
Track: Organizational Transformation & Governance
We have seen an increase in new sustainability reporting regulations coming from the SEC, the State of California, the European Union, and more. At a time when it may seem like the... see more
Track: Materials & Packaging
In an era where environmental concerns are at the forefront of both corporate and consumer consciousness, the cosmetics industry is facing increasing pressure to innovate and adopt sustainable packaging solutions. This panel... see more
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Track: Purpose-Led Communications
This session will analyze the main varieties of youth engagement around sustainability, inside companies as well as in activist circles and in broader society. Speakers will share lessons on what makes (or... see more
Track: Purpose-Led Communications
Aligning and engaging team members around a shared mission and values—particularly among remote or distributed workforces with diverse roles, can be challenging.This session will delve into the strategies and best practices for... see more
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Track: Materials & Packaging
Thin film plastic represents nearly half of annual ocean plastic pollution. For the past few years Lonely Whale and Tom Ford, along with a range of other partners, have led a rigorous... see more
Track: Organizational Transformation & Governance
This session will provide an overview of best practices and smart shortcuts toward quantifying Scope 3 GHG emissions so as to enable adequate and timely action consistent with the demands of science-based... see more
Track: AI & Sustainability
This panel will lay out exciting new ways AI is starting to transform product development cycles in service of sustainability and regeneration across a wide range of industries. Discover AI’s strong potential... see more
Converse, network, and discuss the big ideas in a cozy setting with guided conversation led by thought leaders, innovators, and next-gen entrepreneurs while snacking on tasty treats. see more
Wednesday 16th October
Find inner peace and reduce stress with our beginner-friendly meditation class. Learn simple techniques to quiet your mind and unlock a calmer, happier you. see more
Welcome to Day 3 of SB’24 San Diego
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Lessons from Logitech’s Future Positive Challenge looking for transformative disruptors
This talk will describe Logitech’s recently-launched search for breakthrough next-generation materials, components, and processes to help accelerate the development of superior products with sustainability as a high design priority. Find out how... see more
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Let’s all make beauty better and end packaging waste
Learn how Victor Casale, renowned beauty industry leader and cosmetic chemist behind such iconic brands as MAC Cosmetics, Pure Culture, and clean beauty newcomer MOB Cosmetics, is in a relentless pursuit to... see more
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Everything you need to know about the state of play in molecular recycling
“Demand for recycled material at virgin-quality levels from our new facility remains strong, and we are excited to announce this significant next milestone in our journey,” Eastman CEO Mark Costa was quoted... see more
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Track: AI & Sustainability
This session will present a range of promising AI tools to automate, simplify, or significantly speed up tasks that sustainability professionals have to tackle on a regular basis. Panelists will describe the... see more
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Track: Purpose-Led Communications
This session will explore a range of factors that are alienating – or threatening to alienate – consumers from widespread acceptance of AI and other new breakthrough technologies. Panelists will analyze naming... see more
Track: Evolution of Marketing
This panel will share marketing lessons, consumer response and understanding, and marketplace data on the expression and communication of non-trivial new categories of sustainability claims on CPG packaging, including regenerative, low-carbon footprint,... see more
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Track: Organizational Transformation & Governance
In our pursuit of a sustainable future, the principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) and belonging are not just complementary—they're essential. This panel delves into the powerful synergy between DEI and sustainability,... see more
Track: Nature-Friendly Design Paradigms in Practice
This session will share progress made to date on ‘The 50 Liter Home’–a global cross-industry partnership aimed at reducing water consumption in the home by installing premium-efficiency fixtures and appliances available in... see more
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Track: Evolution of Marketing
Consumer participation in reducing waste is imperative, particularly in large public venues and arena settings where single-use food wrapping and disposable packaging is common. This session will address the critical need for... see more
Moderator
![Cradle to Cradle Product Innovation Institute](https://sb-web-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/production/4242/conversions/cradle-512xH.png)
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Track: Nature-Friendly Design Paradigms in Practice
A new approach to value management – a critical capacity essential for breakthroughs in business model design
This session will teach attendees how to rethink value in the context of regenerative innovation... see more
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Track: Purpose-Led Communications
In today's digital-first world, the power of storytelling is more critical than ever in shaping public perception and driving action on climate, social justice, and sustainability issues. However, the proliferation of misinformation... see more
Moderator
Track: Organizational Transformation & Governance
This session will share the results of a thoughtful investigation of readily-available productivity improvements for sustainability professionals. Valutus has studied the whole range of sustainability teams’ typical responsibilities and identified the ones... see more
Track: AI & Sustainability
Chronically under-resourced–and often faced with rigid operational practices and a workforce resistant to change–some US water utilities lose up to 60% of their water before it reaches the user. Such situations pose... see more
Track: Supply Chain Management & Monitoring
To advance their highly aligned brand aspirations to create regenerative supply chains, Walmart and Brambles are raising the bar on policies, practices and cross-supply chain collaboration, with particular focus on the nexus... see more
Converse, network, and discuss the big ideas in a cozy setting with guided conversation led by thought leaders, innovators, and next-gen entrepreneurs while snacking on tasty treats. see more
Thursday 17th October
Welcome to Day 4 of SB'24 San Diego MC Remarks
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Proximity of purpose
Watch Jordan Howard as she unveils the first cut of her debut documentary exploring how cities' social issues intersect with environmental and human health. From her own experience of recent illness and... see more
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Decarbonizing advertising and using its superpowers to drive consumer behavior change
The ad industry has only recently started to focus on its responsibilities around climate action – both in its operations and more importantly in using its superpowers to change behavior. There are... see more
How to reframe your brand as a lifestyle choice while remaining true to your mission and values
Many consumers say they would support sustainability-driven brands and prioritize purchasing products that are good for people and the planet, but their actions often fall short of their intentions. As leaders, how... see more
Plenary
Preserving rice for generations to come through purpose-led water stewardship
Rice is a staple in the daily diets of more than 3.5 billion people around the world, but traditional methods for producing rice consume approximately 40% of the world's irrigation water. Learn... see more
Lunch
Shaping the future agriculture through bourbon: Innovation and regeneration for the better of people and planet
Maker’s Mark is committed to shaping the future of bourbon through innovation and investment for the betterment of people and planet. Join team members from the Maker's Mark Distillery on Star Hill... see more
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Financing the transition to regenerative agriculture
As global brands, retailers, investors, and governments are committing to investments in regenerative agriculture, farmers and ranchers still sometimes feel left behind and burdened with financial risk of funding the transition to... see more
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How Mott's is taking a farmer-first approach to accelerate regenerative agriculture
As corporations continue to target regenerative agriculture to achieve climate goals, a one-size-fits-all approach is not sufficient for businesses that work across supply chains that are ever-changing and complex. This session will... see more
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Stay tuned: sessions to be announced
The inaugural SB’24 San Diego Resilience Summit will assemble business leaders looking to prepare their organizations for adaptation and resilience amid ongoing climate volatility, insurance industry instability and bluelining, threats to markets... see more