September 24 | New York City

2026 Annual Summit

Shaping The Room Where It Happens:
The Next Era of Sustainability Leadership

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The only event during the UN General Assembly that focuses on sustainability in the American private sector.
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Over 200 senior leaders from participating companies of the United Nations Global Compact and representatives from the United Nations will come together at UN Global Compact Network USA's annual flagship event.

Hosted during the UN General Assembly, the Summit serves as a platform to champion practical business action, foster cross-sector partnerships, and accelerate collaborative solutions for a more sustainable and resilient future.

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Four Reasons to Attend the Annual Summit

Connect with Senior Decision-Makers

Join a curated community of business leaders from some of the largest and most innovative companies operating in the U.S..

Gain Practical Business Insights

Hear how companies are navigating evolving expectations, disclosure requirements, supply chain challenges, and sustainability priorities in a rapidly changing landscape.

Peer-to-Peer Engagement

Engage with executives and experts who are driving innovation, managing risk, and integrating sustainability into business strategy and operations.

Shape the Future of Responsible Business

Participate in conversations that influence how the private sector responds to global challenges and opportunities through collaboration, leadership, and action.

Program Overview

8:00 am

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9:30 am

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Roundtables

For more information, please contact Claudia Herbert Colfer.

9:30 am

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10:00 am

EDT

Networking: Light Breakfast & Coffee

10:00 am

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10:10 am

EDT

Welcome Remarks

10:10 am

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10:30 am

EDT

State of the Room: A GlobeScan Briefing

10:30 am

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11:15 am

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Rise Up: American Companies Leading the Way in 2026

11:15 am

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11:30 am

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Networking Break

11:30 am

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12:15 pm

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What Comes Next for U.S. Corporate Sustainability

12:15 pm

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12:55 pm

EDT

Fireside Chat: Who Leads, Who Acts, Who Shapes the Future

12:55 pm

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1:00 pm

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Closing Remarks

By the Numbers

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flagship event bringing together the U.S. private sector during UNGA week

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hours of insights designed to inform the next 12 months of decision-making

93%

of past attendees are in VP to C-suite positions

150+

peers from the government, the United Nations, and the UN Global Compact

Notable Past Speakers

Sanda Ojiambo

Assistant Secretary-General, CEO and Executive Director of the United Nations Global Compact

Anna Palazij

Vice President of Sustainability at PepsiCo

Andrea Brown

Chief Sustainability Officer at LyondellBasell

Brian Tippens

Senior Vice President and Chief Social Impact & Inclusion Officer at Cisco

Scott Collick

Vice President, Chief Sustainability Officer-Elect at DuPont de Nemours

Philip Ankel

Global Head of Sustainability Governance at Siemens

Paul Polman

Former CEO of Unilever, business leader, campaigner, and author of "Net Positive"

Golnaz Armin

Vice President, Color, Materials, Trend & Sustainable Design at Nike

2026 Annual Summit

The only event during the UN General Assembly that focuses on sustainability in the American private sector.
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