The On- and Offline Classroom for Business Leaders
"WCBL has THE conference for sustainability managers. The presentations and best practice sharing were very valuable for my daily work. The break-out sessions make it possible to process the input from the presentations."
Nicole KambeckHead of Sustainability EMEA
Mitsubishi Chemical Group
"I attended and it was enriching to share with some peers in the industry and beyond about sustainability from different angles."
Alexandra ReyesSVP Global QHSE & Sustainability
JAS
"First of all, a big compliment for the truly informative and very worthwhile conference last week! Top speakers and content from which one could take away a lot."
Antje JurkeHead of Sustainability Management
Livesystems
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8TH
9:00 am
If you'd like to be a chairperson at this event, this slot is available.
If you'd like to be a chairperson at this event, this slot is available.
9:15 am
Victoria Huang
VP of Strategy & Head of Business Development
Tinder
USA
9:45 am
Jennifer Reece
Senior Program Manager ‑ Sustainable Materials Strategy
HP
USA
10:15 am
If you'd like to be a speaker at this event, this slot is available.
If you'd like to be a speaker at this event, this slot is available.
10:45 am
11:15 am
Denitsa Ivanova
First Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility Officer
Pacific Premier Bank
USA
11:45 am
Dr. Nitin Dumasia
President & CEO
Growlity
USA
12:00 pm
Sustainable Material Strategy and Replacement of PFAS
Jennifer Reece (HP)Authentic ESG & Resilience: Where Strategy Meets Sustainability
Denitsa Ivanova (Pacific Premier Bank)Integrated ESG Excellence: Leveraging Advisory, Certification, and Technology for Scalable, Impact-Driven Sustainability
Dr. Nitin Dumasia (Growlity)User-Centered Sustainability: Enhancing ESG through Inclusive UX and Strategic Investments
Victoria Huang (Tinder)Sustainable Material Strategy and Replacement of PFAS
Jennifer Reece (HP)Authentic ESG & Resilience: Where Strategy Meets Sustainability
Denitsa Ivanova (Pacific Premier Bank)Integrated ESG Excellence: Leveraging Advisory, Certification, and Technology for Scalable, Impact-Driven Sustainability
Dr. Nitin Dumasia (Growlity)User-Centered Sustainability: Enhancing ESG through Inclusive UX and Strategic Investments
Victoria Huang (Tinder)12:45 pm
2:00 pm
Get inspired by the latest innovations and join us on this 15-minute journey through the networking space
2:15 pm
Alison Gasser
Sr.Sustainability Manager
Gasser Chair
USA
2:45 pm
Fawn Bergen
Global Corporate Sustainability Group, Global Management
Intel
USA
3:15 pm
Jason Bergquist
Vice President
RecycleMe
USA
3:45 pm
Pooja Knight
ESG Controller & Sustainability Strategy VP
Gallagher
USA
4:15 pm
Monica Nakielski
Director, Sustainability & Energy, Chief Sustainability Officer
UC San Diego Health
USA
4:45 pm
The Zero Waste Incitive and how to achieve it.
Alison Gasser (Gasser Chair)Water-Thirsty Tech: Rethinking AI’s Environmental Impact
Fawn Bergen (Intel)Critical EPR Developments Shaping the U.S. Landscape: What You Need To Know Topic Description
Jason Bergquist (RecycleMe)Navigating ESG Data Collection in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape
Pooja Knight (Gallagher)Building a Healthier Planet Through Healthier Practices
Monica Nakielski (UC San Diego Health)The Zero Waste Incitive and how to achieve it.
Alison Gasser (Gasser Chair)Water-Thirsty Tech: Rethinking AI’s Environmental Impact
Fawn Bergen (Intel)Critical EPR Developments Shaping the U.S. Landscape: What You Need To Know Topic Description
Jason Bergquist (RecycleMe)Navigating ESG Data Collection in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape
Pooja Knight (Gallagher)Building a Healthier Planet Through Healthier Practices
Monica Nakielski (UC San Diego Health)5:30 pm
6:00 pm
6:30 pm
6:45 pm
Strengthen your network after a day full of knowledge sharing, groundbreaking presentations, and interesting conversations. Join delegates and speakers in the relaxed atmosphere of the event venue
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9TH
9:00 am
If you'd like to be a chairperson at this event, this slot is available.
If you'd like to be a chairperson at this event, this slot is available.
9:15 am
Alexandra Degher
Climate Director
HP
USA
9:45 am
Axelle van den Aker-Schmit
Senior Director of Sustainability ‑ Direct & Marketplace Partners Global
Nike
USA
10:15 am
10:45 am
11:15 am
11:45 am
- To Be Announced -
Vinayak Gorur (Sonic Healthcare)- To Be Announced -
Patrick Varon (Live Nation Entertainment)- Invited -
Axelle van den Aker-Schmit (Nike)Empowering Suppliers: Tracking Information for a More Sustainable Supply Chain
Alexandra Degher (HP)- To Be Announced -
Vinayak Gorur (Sonic Healthcare)- To Be Announced -
Patrick Varon (Live Nation Entertainment)- Invited -
Axelle van den Aker-Schmit (Nike)Empowering Suppliers: Tracking Information for a More Sustainable Supply Chain
Alexandra Degher (HP)12:30 pm
2:00 pm
2:30 pm
Abby Fammartino
Director ‑ Health & Sustainability Programs and Research
CIA Strategic Initiatives Group
USA
3:00 pm
Caitlin Horsley
Senior Manager & Head of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)
F5
USA
3:30 pm
Molly Bruce
Vice President, Corporate Responsibility & ESG Communications
Liberty Global
USA
4:00 pm
4:30 pm
- Invited -
Guru S. Larson (Columbia Sportswear)The Power of Social Sustainability: Empowering Workers for a Sustainable Future
Abby Fammartino (CIA Strategic Initiatives Group)- To Be Announced -
Philippe Routhier (Box)Embedding ESG as a Core Business Discipline for Long-Term Resilience
Caitlin Horsley (F5)Driving Social Impact: ESG Leadership and Corporate Responsibility for a Sustainable Future
Molly Bruce (Liberty Global)- Invited -
Guru S. Larson (Columbia Sportswear)The Power of Social Sustainability: Empowering Workers for a Sustainable Future
Abby Fammartino (CIA Strategic Initiatives Group)- To Be Announced -
Philippe Routhier (Box)Embedding ESG as a Core Business Discipline for Long-Term Resilience
Caitlin Horsley (F5)Driving Social Impact: ESG Leadership and Corporate Responsibility for a Sustainable Future
Molly Bruce (Liberty Global)5:15 pm
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