The Agenda

THE AGENDA

From the most inspiring speakers, to participating in debates about the hottest topics in sustainability – see the session lineup.
In association with:
Ecolab
EcoVadis
Zip
Coupa
Jabil Procurement and Supply Chain Services
Lio

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📅 Tuesday 21 April - Wednesday 22 April

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Tuesday 21 April

TimeStageNameSpeakerType
09:00 - 09:20 (CDT)The LIVE StageFrom Field to Shelf: How Procurement Powers Positive Impact Across the Value Chain

Burgess Scott Davis - PepsiCo

Marcelo Stefani - PepsiCo

Keynote
09:20 - 10:00 (CDT)The LIVE StageThe Leadership Impact Forum

Lauren Riley - United Airlines Holdings

Noel Anderson - American Red Cross

Sirsij Peshin - Pfizer

Panel
10:00 - 10:30 (CDT)Expo AreaNetworking BreakNetworking
10:30 - 11:15 (CDT)Room 1Increase Water Resilience, Business Performance and Growth with This Breakthrough AI Tool

Emilio Tenuta - Ecolab

Matthea Najberg - Ecolab

Amie Hedblom - Ecolab

Workshop
10:30 - 10:45 (CDT)Sustainability StageSustainability Strategies that Meet the Moment

Cassandra Garber - General Motors

Steven Downes - BizClik

Fireside
10:30 - 11:00 (CDT)The LIVE StageThe Business of Sustainability: Accelerating ProgressKathleen McLaughlin
Walmart
Keynote
10:45 - 11:30 (CDT)Sustainability StageThe Nature-Based Solutions Summit

Jen Huffstetler - HP

David Luba - veritree

Josh VanDeWalle - Bayer Crop Science

Sheila Bonini - WWF

Jami Goldman - CSAA Insurance

Panel
11:00 - 11:30 (CDT)The LIVE StageHumans vs. AI Agents: Who runs procurement in 2026?Vladimir Keil
Lio
Keynote
11:30 - 12:00 (CDT)Expo AreaNetworking BreakNetworking
12:00 - 12:15 (CDT)Sustainability StageROI Sustainability StrategiesScott Childress
United Parcel Service (UPS)
Keynote
12:00 - 12:15 (CDT)The LIVE StageThe Resilience Premium: Building Supply Chains that Outperform VolatilityDexter Galvin
EcoVadis
Keynote
12:00 - 12:30 (CDT)Innovation ZoneInnovation Session with WatershedAlexandra Rodrigues
Watershed
Innovation
12:15 - 13:00 (CDT)The LIVE StageWomen in Leadership

Cassandra Garber - General Motors

Renae Kezar - Baxter

Eva Choe - Clorox

Samantha Demick - MVP Health Care

Panel
12:15 - 13:00 (CDT)Sustainability StageInnovation & Technology in Sustainability

Dr. Jutta Pils - DuPont

Jodi Susman - Budderfly

Dave Duncan - PTC

Pooja Knight - Gallagher

Saleh ElHattab - Gravity

Panel
13:00 - 14:00 (CDT)Expo AreaNetworking BreakNetworking
13:00 - 13:30 (CDT)Innovation ZoneSkyNRG: What is SAF - and why should you careJez Lowe
SkyNRG
Innovation
14:00 - 14:15 (CDT)Sustainability StageNo Water, No WhiskeyKim Marotta
Suntory Global Spirits
Fireside
14:00 - 14:25 (CDT)The LIVE StageWhy the Future of Growth Runs Through WaterEmilio Tenuta
Ecolab
Keynote
14:00 - 14:30 (CDT)Innovation ZoneInnovation Session with GravityTBCInnovation
14:00 - 14:45 (CDT)Room 1AI for Sustainability Leaders: Practical Tactics to Move FasterAlexandra Rodrigues
Watershed
Workshop
14:15 - 15:00 (CDT)Sustainability StageGlobal Decarbonisation Strategies

Maurice Loosschilder - Signify

Dexter Galvin - EcoVadis

Chelsea Lamar - AIT Worldwide Logistics

Linda Caramichael - Kenvue

Panel
14:30 - 15:00 (CDT)The LIVE StageThe Role of Sustainability and Social Impact in Building Business ResilienceBeth Hart
McDonald's
Keynote
14:30 - 15:00 (CDT)Innovation ZoneInnovation Session with SedexMatthew Terreni
Sedex
Innovation
15:00 - 15:30 (CDT)Expo AreaNetworking BreakNetworking
15:00 - 15:30 (CDT)Innovation ZoneClosing the Trust Gap: Verified Proof for Nature InvestmentsAdam McLaughlin
veritree
Innovation
15:30 - 16:15 (CDT)The LIVE StageThe AI Innovation Debate

Dr. Jutta Pils - DuPont

Rasha Hasaneen - Vontier

Dr. Alyson Freeman - Dell Technologies

Luhua Xu - Zip

Debate
Jeffrey Whitford, Vice President of Sustainability & Social Business Innovation at MilliporeSigma

I was inspired to attend Sustainability LIVE Chicago because it offers a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded leaders dedicated to advancing sustainability. As someone constantly seeking ways to multiply impact and make a difference, I look forward to sharing actionable strategies that empower leaders across industries to integrate sustainability as a central business driver throughout all facets of their organisations.

2026 Sustainability LIVE Sponsors & Partners

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    Ecolab

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    EcoVadis

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    Zip

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    Coupa

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    Jabil Procurement and Supply Chain Services

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    Lio

  • Corperate

    Sedex

  • Platinum

    Watershed

  • Platinum

    Gravity

  • Platinum

    veritree

  • Platinum

    Greenly

  • Platinum

    Budderfly

  • Gold

    SkyNRG

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    3Degrees

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    Iris

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    Iris Carbon

  • Bronze

    Spare-it

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    Bernastic

  • Bronze

    Sinai

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    Culligan International

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    HAAMI Digital Consultancy

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    Climate 17

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    Circular Connect

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    Green Digest

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    AI Tools Network

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    Cryptoken Media

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    The Blue Phoenix Institute

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    Allen & York

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    Sustainability Magazine

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    WaterAid

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