Sustainability LIVE Chicago – Prime Networking Opportunities
Sustainability LIVE Chicago is set to be an unparalleled event for executives and sustainability professionals seeking meaningful networking opportunities in 2025.
The conference, scheduled for 28 and 29 May at the iconic Convene Willis Tower, promises to be a transformative gathering for sustainability and ESG leaders across North America.
Bringing together more than 1,000 in-person and virtual attendees, the event offers an exceptional platform for meaningful professional connections and strategic collaborations.
With more than 30 internationally acclaimed speakers from leading organisations, attendees will have unprecedented access to industry thought leaders and innovators.
The two-day conference and expo is strategically designed to facilitate extensive networking across multiple sectors, featuring four interactive panel discussions and four executive workshops.
Unique to this event is its co-location with Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE Chicago, which creates a distinctive opportunity for cross-sector interaction and holistic sustainability exploration.
Participants can expect to engage with high-profile executives from global organisations such as Mercer, Mars, NASDAQ, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Citigroup and Fifth Third Bank.
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Meet the speakers
By joining us this year, attendees will have the opportunity to hear from:
- Cara Williams, Global Head of ESG, Climate and Sustainability at Mercer
- Ann Bagala, Senior Director of ESG Programs at American Red Cross
- Amanda Davies, Chief Procurement and Sustainability Officer at Mars Snacking
- Mike Witt, Chief Sustainability Officer and Vice President of Corporate Environment, Health & Safety at Northrop Grumman
- Timothy Adamson, Chief Administrative Officer, Sustainability & ESG at Citi
- Pratik Raval, Chief Sustainability Officer at Fifth Third Bank
- Rahul Sareen, Global Head of Sustainability Solutions and GTM at AWS
- Kate Heiny, VP of Sustainability at Booking Holdings
- Jeffrey Whitford, Vice President of Sustainability & Social Business Innovation at MilliporeSigma
- Timothy Flacke, Co-Founder and CEO of Commonwealth
More speakers to be announced soon!
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Panel discussions
The event is set to feature five compelling panel discussions that will deliver cutting-edge insights across all kinds of industries.
Women in Sustainability
The first panel focuses on diversity and inclusion in sustainability leadership.
Featuring Cara Williams from Mercer and Sonja Trierweiler from Global Network for Zero, the session will explore the unique contributions of women in driving sustainable change and ESG initiatives.
CSO Strategy Forum
The CSO Strategy Forum will bring together Dr Mike Witt from Northrop Grumman and Shannon Roberts from EY.
This panel will delve into the evolving role of Chief Sustainability Officers, discussing strategies for embedding sustainability into business operations, navigating regulatory frameworks and leading corporate culture transformation.
AI in Sustainability
The AI in Sustainability panel features experts from AWS, NASDAQ and Rockwell Automation.
Rahul Sareen, Nina Eisenman and Emmanuel Guilhamon will explore how artificial intelligence can address environmental challenges, optimise resource use and drive innovation in sustainable practices.
Global Decarbonisation Strategies
The Global Decarbonisation Strategies panel will tackle the critical challenge of reducing carbon emissions.
The discussion will cover renewable energy adoption, carbon capture, sustainable supply chains and policy frameworks for transitioning to a low-carbon economy.
The Future of Corporate Sustainability
Closing the panel series on the event’s second day, Jennifer Motles from Philip Morris International will lead a discussion on the future of corporate sustainability.
This session will explore how companies are integrating ESG factors into core business strategies, addressing transparency and driving long-term value.
These panel discussions represent a comprehensive exploration of sustainability's most pressing challenges and innovative solutions, offering attendees unparalleled insights from global industry leaders.
Essential diary dates for 2025
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2025 diary dates:
- Sustainability LIVE Dubai | 22 April
- Sustainability LIVE Chicago | 28-29 May
- Procurement LIVE Chicago | 28-29 May
- Supply Chain LIVE Chicago | 28-29 May
- Sustainability LIVE London | 9-10 September
- The Global Sustainability & ESG Awards | 10 September
- Sustainability LIVE: DE&I | 11 November
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