Is your sustainability strategy confined to the boardroom? Join Dr. Nicola Acutt, Chief Sustainability Officer & VP of Workplace Experience at NetApp, as she makes the compelling case for "getting outside" to unlock the next frontier of business transformation. In this visionary keynote from The US Summit 2026: Chicago, Nicola challenges the traditional boundaries of the Chief Sustainability Officer role. As the tech sector faces massive pressure to manage the carbon footprint of AI and global data growth, Nicola argues that leaders must step beyond compliance and spreadsheets. She shares her unique philosophy on how "getting outside"—both literally into nature and mentally beyond traditional remits—allows CSOs to build more resilient, human-centric, and high-performance cultures. Discover how NetApp is integrating "intelligent data infrastructure" with a renewed focus on workplace experience and environmental stewardship. Whether you are leading a digital transformation or driving a global ESG agenda, this session provides the mental framework to expand your impact and reconnect your corporate mission with the planet it inhabits. Key Highlights: The "Get Outside" Philosophy: Why reconnecting with the natural world is essential for visionary leadership in 2026. Redefining the Mandate: How the CSO role is evolving into a cross-functional driver of culture, workplace experience, and digital strategy. The AI & Data Paradox: Managing the environmental cost of the data explosion while leveraging AI for planetary good. High-Performance Culture: Insights into NetApp's "Thrive" initiative and its link to long-term business resilience. The US Summit: Sustainability Stage 2026