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A One-Day Virtual Global Summit Showcasing New and Ambitious Business Strategies for Tackling the World’s Biggest Challenges

Friday 24 September 2021

2pm-8pm (BST) / 8am-2pm (CT) / 6am-12pm (PT)

Speakers include...

Michelle King

Managing DirectorEquality Forward

Alisha Arora

Ardent PhilanthropistFounder of The HopeSisters

Niklas Mortensen

Managing DirectorDesignit

Eve Rodsky

Founder of Philanthropy Advisory GroupBest-selling author of Fair Play

Dr Pardis Shafafi

Senior Design ResearcherDesignit

Melvin J. Gravely II, Ph.D

Author, President and CEO TriVersity Construction Company

Danielle Kayembe

Female futurist and serial entrepreneurGreyFire

Kelly Thomson

PartnerRPC

Michelle Milford Morse

Vice President for Girls and Women StrategyUN Foundation

Marc McKenna-Coles

EMEA Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging LeadSpotify

Minda Harts

CEOThe Memo LLC

Melissa Kilby

Executive DirectorGirl Up

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The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) present a bold vision for humanity. They are the world’s shared plan to end extreme poverty, reduce inequality and protect the planet by 2030. Now it is time for business to take action.

REIMAGINE! offers the brightest opportunity of 2021 to move beyond box-checking and create a practical framework for actions to achieve the SDGs. Unlock the potential for your business to be not only more successful but also a powerful force for good.

Join world-renowned innovation and design experts, political leaders, economists, inclusion specialists, financial and technology experts, social change activists and next generation leaders as they share tools, knowledge and corporate actions to accelerate progress towards a more sustainable world.

In support of

Reimagine! Equality Hour

Equality is the freedom to be yourself and to be valued for that. We all deserve to live in a world where our differences are not barriers to be overcome. Everyone deserves to work in a workplace where they can be themselves because they know they will be valued for that. This hour will explore the actions needed to reimagine a post-pandemic workplace that truly values difference.

Reimagine! Sustainability Hour

Sustainability is not only a strategic business imperative but a competitive advantage. It drives long-term social value creation. This hour will share how companies can put sustainability at the heart of business operations by placing health and safety first, being environmentally responsible, respecting human rights and supporting the communities they operate in.

Reimagine! Inclusive Innovation and Design Hour

Every day our planet’s future is being shaped by strides made within the innovation, technology and scientific communities. You will hear from experts on how businesses can leverage diversity to boost innovation and reach those who are historically marginalised and excluded from the benefits of progress.

Reimagine!
Wellbeing, Safety and Belonging Hour

It has never been more critical for businesses to support mental and physical wellbeing, especially in the post-pandemic workplace. This hour will explore how to build healthy workplaces from the inside out, discussing everything from creating psychological safety and wellbeing at work to mobilising corporate social justice and global communities of action.

Reimagine! Financial Empowerment Hour

1.7 billion people around the world are excluded from participating in the economy. We need businesses to create financial services and products that ensure that everyone can participate in the global economy regardless of their race, gender, religion, language, nationality, or any other status. This hour focuses on actions to close the financial gap, expand access and empower and increase economic opportunities for all.

Reimagine! NextGen Hour

The Global Goals have a deep impact on present and future generations, and we need to champion young people’s voices and ideas for achieving the SDGs. In this hour, you will hear from inspiring young activists and leaders who will share their vision and actions to change the world for the better. Girl Up, a United Nations Foundation campaign, will also share how they harness the untapped power of girls to be a force for gender equality and social change.

“In this moment, more than repair, we must reimagine”

Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States

“There is no ‘Plan B’ because we do not have a ‘Planet B.’ We have to work and galvanize our action.”

Ban Ki-moon, UN Secretary-General

Expert Speakers

World-renowned speakers share their expertise and insights on business solutions to achieve the 2030 SDGs.

Interactive Hours

Six virtual sessions dedicated to key aspirational targets for business.

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Actions to Advance SDGs

Bespoke learning resources to encourage individuals and companies to take action to advance the SDGs.

Networking

Access networks and discussion forums to reimagine business practices, purpose and material impact.

Crossing Continents

An online event
across 5 continents.

Exclusive Video Series

A video series spotlighting transformational action by leaders to drive change within organisations and beyond.

Partner With Us

Our partners can host or participate in one or more of the six virtual sessions by providing access to keynote speakers, panellists, moderators and content. We are already partnering with: