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, local government, 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.

2030 Agenda

Join conversations that focus on addressing the world’s most pressing challenges. Building on current strategies and momentum to drive innovation and impact in a post-2030 world.

Climate and Environment

Explore innovative practical steps in driving business-led climate progress through collaborative initiatives, encouraging tangible progress from ambition to action.

Human Rights and Labor

These sessions explore practical challenges and opportunities related to human rights due diligence amid global uncertainty to foster progress toward lasting systemic change.

Partnerships

From boardrooms to frontline operations, these conversations are focused on strategic partnerships and collaborative initiatives that fuel progress towards long lasting impact.

Program Overview

9:00 am
10:00 am
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Welcome Remarks: Richard Pearl

10:15 am
12:00 pm
 EST

Roundtables

12:00 pm
1:00 pm
 EST

Lunch: A conversation with [INSERT HERE]

1:00 pm
2:45 pm
 EST

Roundtables

3:00 pm
4:00 pm
 EST

Honoring 25 Years of the UN Global Compact: A Conversation with Pioneering U.S. Participants

4:15 pm
6:00 pm
 EST

Honoring 25 Years of the UN Global Compact: A Conversation with Pioneering U.S. Participants

6:00 pm
6:30 pm
 EST

Closing Remarks

By the Numbers

12
roundtable sessions
#
of government and UN agencies represented
150+
peers from the government, the United Nations, participating companies 
in the UN Global Compact, and civil society
1-2
hours of networking

Past Speakers

Anastasia Blycovich

Managing Director, Global Sustainable Finance at Bank of America

Anastasia Blycovich

Managing Director, Global Sustainable Finance at Bank of America

Anastasia Blycovich

Managing Director, Global Sustainable Finance at Bank of America

Anastasia Blycovich

Managing Director, Global Sustainable Finance at Bank of America

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Presenting Sponsor

Supporting Sponsors

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