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.

Registration is now closed. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn to stay updated on the event with our hashtag #UNGCUSASummit!

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
 EDT

Roundtables

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

Amanda Gardiner (UN Global Compact Network USA)

10:10 am
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10:30 am
 EDT

State of the Room: A GlobeScan Briefing

Chris Coulter (GlobeScan), Elizabeth Dove (UN Global Compact Network Canada), Jennifer Leitsch (EY)

10:30 am
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11:15 am
 EDT

Rise Up: American Companies Leading the Way in 2026

Jim Andrew (PepsiCo), Allyson Anderson Book (Baker Hughes), Cassandra Garber (General Motors), Brian Tippens (Cisco)

11:15 am
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11:30 am
 EDT

Networking Break

11:30 am
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12:15 pm
 EDT

What Comes Next? The Future of U.S. Corporate Sustainability

Daniel A. Daggett, Ph.D. (Johnson Controls), Rachel Hodgdon (IWBI), Jen Huffstetler (HP Inc.), Stefanie Ros (United Nations Global Compact), Valerie C. Smith (Citi)

12:15 pm
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12:55 pm
 EDT

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

Ann Tracy (Colgate-Palmolive) and Andrew Winston (Author, Speaker, Adviser, and Driver of Change)

12:55 pm
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1:00 pm
 EDT

Closing Remarks

By the Numbers

1
flagship event bringing together the U.S. private sector during UNGA week


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4
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

Featured Speakers

Amanda Gardiner

Executive Director of UN Global Compact Network USA

Andrew Winston

Author, Speaker, Adviser, and Driver of Change

Ann Tracy

EVP and Chief Sustainability Officer of Colgate-Palmolive

Jim Andrew

Executive Vice President, Chief Sustainability Officer of PepsiCo

Allyson Anderson Book

Chief Sustainability Officer, Baker Hughes

Chris Coulter

CEO of GlobeScan

Daniel A. Daggett, Ph.D.

Vice President, Sustainability of Johnson Controls

Elizabeth Dove

Executive Director of UN Global Compact Network Canada

Cassandra Garber

Chief Sustainability Officer of General Motors

Rachel Hodgdon

President and CEO of the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI)

Jen Huffstetler

Chief Sustainability Officer & SVP, Global Product Compliance & Sustainable Impact of HP Inc.

Jennifer Leitsch

Americas Corporate Sustainability Leader of Ernst & Young LLP

Stefanie Ros

Head of Participant Engagement & Support of the United Nations Global Compact

Valerie C. Smith

Chief Sustainability Officer, Managing Director of Citi

Brian Tippens

Senior Vice President and Chief Social Impact & Sustainability Officer of Cisco

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