2026 Corporate Citizenship Summit

08:00 AM - 08:45 AM ET

Registration and Networking Breakfast

08:45 AM - 09:00 AM ET

Opening Remarks

Jeff Hoffman, Institute Leader, Corporate Citizenship & Philanthropy, Governance & Sustainability Center, The Conference Board

09:00 AM - 09:35 AM ET

Leading Responsibly: The CEO Perspective on Corporate Citizenship in 2026 and Beyond

What does it really mean to run a responsible business in 2026? In this conversation, CEOs will speak candidly about the pressures and possibilities of leading with purpose — from navigating climate goals, geopolitical shifts, and AI ethics to building trust with employees, customers, and communities. The discussion will examine how governance, transparency, and accountability function as strategic levers—not just safeguards—and how leaders are thinking about credibility, trade-offs, and alignment as corporate citizenship becomes increasingly intertwined with competitiveness and resilience.

Byron Boston, Chairman and Co-CEO, Dynex Capital, Inc.

Ted Levine, Deputy CEO Americas, Strategic Business Unit, Capgemini

JoAnn Stonier, President, Cantellus Group

Deidre Lind, President and CEO, A Better Impact, Governance & Sustainability Center Fellow, The Conference Board

09:40 AM - 10:10 AM ET

Integrating Corporate Citizenship and Societal Impact: Leveraging Strategy, Data, and Collaboration to Increase Value

In a period where corporate citizenship is under pressure from politicization, polarization, and rapid AI-driven change, some companies struggle to prioritize and adequately resource their philanthropic and CSR activities. This panel will highlight two companies that are bucking this trend by leveraging corporate citizenship in ways that advance core business objectives by engaging in strategic, concentrated, and collaborative community relationships. These business leaders will share how they have established executive buy-in, targeted grant-making and CSR activities, thoughtful approaches to data and storytelling, and extensive stakeholder collaboration to achieve this reality. They will also discuss the opportunities they see and the challenges they still face in an ever-changing corporate environment.

Hilary Ayala, Executive Director, Con Edison Foundation, Director, Corporate Philanthropy and Employee Engagement, Con Edison

Asha Varghese, President, Caterpillar Foundation, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, Caterpillar

Jacob Allen, Senior Partner and Managing Director, Social Impact Practice, MGT

10:15 AM - 10:25 AM ET

Credibility in One Word: A Live Audience Pulse

Following two opening conversations on leadership and impact, attendees will participate in a live, interactive word cloud to capture what defines a credible and trusted company as we continue to navigate 2026.

10:30 AM - 10:55 AM ET

Meet and Connect

10:55 AM - 11:25 AM ET

Caught in the Cross-fire: Navigating Global Sustainability Amid Diverging Regulatory Regimes

Concurrent Session C1

Amanda Gardiner, Executive Director, UN Global Compact Network USA

Jack Moynihan, Head of the Office of Sustainability, The Hartford

Marc A. Siegel, CPA, Executive in Residence, Fordham University’s Responsible Business Center

10:55 AM - 11:25 AM ET

Navigating Global Giving in an Era of Constant Disruption

Concurrent Session C2

Isabelle Rodas-Panek, Head of Grants Management, Visa Foundation

Janet I. Sandoval, Director, Global Corporate Social Responsibility & Avery Dennison Foundation, Avery Dennison

Sarah Marchal Murray, Chief Philanthropy Officer, CAF America

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM ET

Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to Accelerate Corporate Sustainability

Concurrent Session D1

Carlos Pignataro, Senior Fellow and Program Director, AI Executives Council, The Conference Board

Dr. Raj Suri, Global Head of Applied AI, HP

Dan Whitsell, Chief Technology Officer, SE Advisory Services, Schneider Electric

Alex Heil, Senior Economist, ESF, The Conference Board

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM ET

Volunteering That Drives Business and Community Impact

Concurrent Session D2

Anna Bard, Senior Vice President, Head of Employee Volunteerism, Disaster & Global Philanthropy, Wells Fargo

Apoorva Gandhi, Senior Vice President, Community Engagement and Business Councils, Marriot International

Sara Link, Global Head of Employee Impact, CSR, IBM

Timothy J. McClimon, President, The Celeste Group

12:05 PM - 12:35 PM ET

Beyond the Pledge: What’s Really Working in Corporate Decarbonization

Concurrent Session E1

Cristian Barcan, Head of Global Sustainability Strategy, Senior Director, Corteva Agriscience

Mitchell Toomey, Vice President, Sustainability and Responsible Care®, American Chemistry Council

Mike Wallace, Board Member, The Climate Trust

12:05 PM - 12:35 PM ET

Community Resilience and Affordability as a Business Strategy

Concurrent Session E2

Molly Ernst-Alper, Global Director of Social Impact, James Hardie

Kyle Guerin, Director, Corporate Social Responsibility, Henry Schein

Sarah Keh, Vice President, Inclusive Solutions, Prudential Financial

Tony Tapia, Program Director, Corporate Citizenship Councils, The Conference Board

12:35 PM - 01:35 PM ET

Networking Lunch

01:35 PM - 02:05 PM ET

Strengthening Communities – A Place-Based Approach

One of the KPMG U.S. Foundation’s core pillars is Community Vitality—a commitment to investing in strong, vibrant communities through holistic, place-based programs that address interconnected local needs. A leading example of this work is the Foundation’s support of the San Francisco Downtown Development Corporation (SFDDC), which mobilizes private capital and civic expertise to fund and implement high-impact initiatives that catalyze long-term economic development in downtown San Francisco. Working in close coordination with the City of San Francisco, as well as business, labor, and civic leaders, the coalition aims to reimagine downtown as a thriving destination—one that drives economic growth while strengthening the city’s cultural and social fabric. This discussion will examine what differentiates this coalition model, the early outcomes and lessons emerging from the work, and what it takes to sustain place-based initiatives amid complex social and economic challenges.

Hydra Mendoza, Vice President, Chief of Strategic Relationships, Salesforce

Shola Olatoye, Chief Executive Officer, San Francisco Downtown Development Corporation

Anita Whitehead, President and Chair, KPMG US Foundation

02:10 PM - 02:40 PM ET

Good Governance, Better AI: What Responsibility Looks Like in Practice

As AI moves from pilots to the core of the business, “responsible AI” has to mean more than principles on a slide. This session brings together sustainability, corporate governance, and corporate citizenship to explore how companies operationalize responsibility end-to-end—without slowing innovation. We’ll discuss what responsible AI looks like in practice; how defined accountability, risk-tiered oversight, and built-in checks can actually speed deployment; and how companies are beginning to navigate the human and community dimensions of AI—from efforts to close the digital divide and support workforce transitions to understanding the environmental footprint of data centers and their impact on surrounding communities.

Amy O'Brien, Executive Vice President and Global Head of Responsible Investing, Nuveen, a TIAA Company

Carlos Pignataro, Senior Fellow and Program Director, AI Executives Council, The Conference Board

Andrew Jones, PhD, Principal Researcher, Governance & Sustainability Center, The Conference Board

02:45 PM - 03:15 PM ET

Nature, Risk, and the Roots of Resiliency

As nature loss accelerates, companies are recognizing that biodiversity, water, and healthy ecosystems are not externalities—but operational dependencies and sources of strategic risk. From supply chains and site operations to community well-being and financial stability, natural systems underpin resilience and long-term value creation. This session will explore how firms are mapping and managing nature-related risks, integrating biodiversity and water considerations into governance and enterprise risk frameworks, and advancing nature-positive strategies that strengthen business continuity and social license to operate.

Jeannette Ferran Astorga, Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Chief Sustainability Officer, Zoetis

Cristian Barcan, Head of Global Sustainability Strategy, Senior Director, Corteva Agriscience

Bill Ulfelder, Executive Director, The Nature Conservancy in New York

03:20 PM - 03:40 PM ET

Meet and Connect

03:40 PM - 04:20 PM ET

Fireside Chat: The Future of Leading in a Changing Environment

In this fireside chat, Henry Timms—CEO of Brunswick and a trusted advisor to CEOs and boards—will discuss how leadership is evolving in response to various forces, including AI, changing stakeholder expectations, and global uncertainty. Drawing on insights from his bestselling book, New Power, his experience transforming Lincoln Center, and his work co-founding Giving Tuesday, he will reflect on how leaders can mobilize people, build trust, and drive meaningful change at scale. The conversation will also address the concerns that keep CEOs awake at night and the mindset needed to lead with clarity and impact in an increasingly complex world.

Henry Timms, Chief Executive Officer, Brunswick Group

Adi Ignatius, Editor at Large, Harvard Business Review

04:20 PM - 04:50 PM ET

Voices from the Room

Before we close the day, we’re opening the mic to you. What insights have stuck with you? What actions are you taking back to your organization?

04:50 PM - 05:00 PM ET

Reflections of Day One

Jeff Hoffman, Institute Leader, Corporate Citizenship & Philanthropy, Governance & Sustainability Center, The Conference Board

05:00 PM - 06:00 PM ET

Networking Reception

Sheena Agarwal, Chief Partnerships Officer of Myriad USA – a leading resource for philanthropic giving overseas – will kick off our evening networking reception. Join us for drinks and bites as you connect with fellow attendees and continue the conversation.