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

Over 200 senior leaders from participating companies of the UN Global Compact, civil society, and the UN will come together at UN Global Compact Network USA's annual flagship event.

Hosted during the UN General Assembly, this event advocates for practical business action and partnerships that align with the Sustainable Development Goals within the American private sector.

This year's Annual Summit will feature high-level plenaries, networking opportunities, and invite-only roundtable sessions focused on the following four key themes:

2030 Agenda

Join high-level conversations addressing the world’s most pressing challenges. Build on current strategies and momentum to drive innovation and impact beyond the 2030 Agenda.
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Climate and Environment

Explore innovative, practical steps to accelerate business-led climate action through collaborative initiatives, turning ambition into measurable and meaningful progress.
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Human Rights and Labor

These sessions will delve into the challenges and opportunities of human rights due diligence amid global uncertainty, fostering progress toward lasting systemic change.
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Partnerships

From boardrooms to frontline operations, these conversations highlight strategic partnerships and collaborative initiatives that advance sustainability in the American private sector.
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Program Overview

8:00 am
–
9:30 am
 EDT

Roundtables

9:30 am
–
10:00 am
 EDT

Networking: Light Breakfast & Coffee

10:00 am
–
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), Maureen Carlson (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
–
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

12
roundtable sessions
93%
of past attendees are in VP to C-suite positions
150+
peers from the government, the United Nations, the UN Global Compact, and civil society
1-2
hours of networking

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

Maureen Carlson

Executive Commercial Director of 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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