Through the lens of Regenerating Local, we will explore how local solutions can restore ecosystems, strengthen communities, rebuild relationships, and regain trust. Together, we can create a better future for our businesses and the planet, paving the way for a more prosperous and sustainable next chapter.
SB'23 San Diego

October 16-19, 2023
Content
Responsible Marketing Through The Lens of Local
When CMOs and marketing leaders are tasked with delivering more business impact using fewer resources, localized responsible marketing efforts have the power to drive global business results while making the world a better place. With this great powe... View More
Responsible Marketing Through The Lens of Local
When CMOs and marketing leaders are tasked with delivering more business impact using fewer resources, localized responsible marketing efforts have the power to drive global business results while making the world a better place. With this great powe... View More
Companies Designing out Waste Will Run Circles Around Those with Linear Business Models
This week at SB’23 San Diego, two illuminating panels featured experts from a variety of aspects of the emerging circular economy, who shared key insights and lessons learned in the pursuit of circularity. ... View More
Equitable Workforces: Building Opportunities for Second Chance Hires, Individuals with Disabilities and Marginalized Groups
Workforce transformation through the lens of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is critical in building strong local communities. Join this panel discussion to learn more on how organizations and brand partners are integrating improved hiring practices... View More
Building Social Cohesion: How Brands Harness the Value of Authentic Engagement for Lasting Impact Initiatives
The art and science behind building authentic community engagement is a challenge that many brands face when launching hyper-local impact initiatives. Brands are being called to go beyond surface level engagements and forge genuine connections within... View More
Tom Ford Plastic Innovation Accelerator Backing Seaweed to Replace Oil-Based Films
Convened by Lonely Whale, the program aims to accelerate scaling and market adoption of seaweed-based alternatives to thin-film plastics made from fossil fuels. ... View More
Organizational Health: Creating the Conditions for the Great Migration
Come join us as we discuss and learn about the practical tools needed to create the ideal conditions for greater organizational engagement, retention and potential.... View More
Building Social Cohesion: How Brands Harness the Value of Authentic Engagement for Lasting Impact Initiatives
The art and science behind building authentic community engagement is a challenge that many brands face when launching hyper-local impact initiatives. Brands are being called to go beyond surface level engagements and forge genuine connections within... View More
Animal Agriculture Driving Sustainability & Food Security Solutions: Principles, Practices, & Proof
According to the 2023 Power of Meat report, 98% of American households purchase meat. With healthy diets and sustainable food systems top of mind, however, consumers are demanding more information than ever about how their food choices, including the... View More
Revolutionizing Sustainability: Unleashing the Power of Organic Recycling for Our Future
Landfilling, with its detrimental impacts on our environment, is becoming an increasingly pressing concern. Not only does it produce harmful methane emissions, but it also deteriorates the quality of our air, water, and soil. In response to these ala... View More
The What, Why and How of Product-Level Impact Measurement and Carbon Labeling
Brands are increasingly called to higher standards of transparency as consumers, investors and other stakeholders become more sophisticated users of sustainability data. This panel convenes influential brands that are at the forefront of product-leve... View More
Leading Certification Labels for Advanced Achievements in Regeneration and Biodiversity
Certification schemes such as Regenerative Organic and FairWild, considered unreachable or perhaps luxuries by some until recently, are gaining notable momentum. This session will analyze the reasons behind the rising popularity of these labels, as w... View More
Brands Putting Rubber to Road to Create a Regenerative Near-Future
Keynotes on day 2 of SB’23 San Diego touched on everything from optimizing global companies’ resource use, building regenerative supply chains, and partnerships addressing the environmental and human impacts of plastic pollution to standing firm ... View More
Conscious Brands, Resilient Planet: How food & beverage brands can accelerate agricultural solutions
Agriculture is currently the world’s second-largest emitter of greenhouse gasses after the energy sector. That said, globally transitioning to resilient farming practices could make agriculture a key factor in mitigating climate change, and many in... View More
Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration Driving Kelp Forest Restoration near San Diego
California has lost 90% of its kelp forests in the last 10 years due to climate change and other impacts. To solve this problem, Scripps scientists are developing restoration methods to bring back the lost kelp forests of La Jolla and quantify the ca... View More

