COMMIT 2018 Presenter Proposal Doc - COMMIT!Forum

COMMIT!Forum 2018: Brands Taking Stands The Long View CALL FOR PRESENTER PROPOSALS October 23 - 25, 2018 || MGM National Harbor || Submissions due by March 15, 2018

COMMIT!Foru,n 2018: Brands Taking Stands - The Long View A Look Back at COMMIT!Forum 2017 and What's in Store for 2018 We are pleased to announce a call for presenter proposals for COMMIT!Forum 2018. Submissions are due by March 15, 2018. We encourage anyone considering submitting a proposal to review what attendees at COMMIT!Forum 2017 had to say. "It was inspiring to hear about the challenges faced and successes garnered by our peers in the CSR space. We hope to be a part of many more COMMIT/Forums in the future!" ''The theme of the conference was 'Brands Taking Stands' certainly apropos given today's business and political environment. As the conference wraps, we're leaving with a renewed energy and commitment to the field." "The laser-focused sessions really sustained the momentum and impact." "Oftentimes I am tapped for my opinion on industry events and conferences and now feel armed with the information to recommend COMMIT! to our clients - it certainly helped to experience the conference first hand. I'm very much looking forward to seeing what's next for COMMIT! Forum." "Although COMMIT/Forum 2017 may be at a close, it's fair to say the thoughts, ideas and conversations that were sparked at the event are only the beginning. We look forward to convening next year to hear the progress made and the milestones marked." "COMMIT/Forum was beyond what I expected. I learned from so many CSR professionals and networked with inspiring individuals. It was such an educational and inspiring 48 hours!"

The Corporate Responsibility Association and CR Magazine team is planning COMMIT!Forum 2018 with the same level of purpose and enthusiasm as last year's highly regarded summit. Some elements won't change. CEOs who personally champion impactful corporate responsibility initiatives will again be interviewed by veteran journalists at COMMIT!Forum 2018. "Issues tables" will encourage open peer-to-peer dialog about myriad issues facing CR pros. Emcees will be chosen from our community of diverse, high-performance leaders, encouraging attendees to "get comfortable being uncomfortable." COMMIT!Forum 2018 is a Tier One marketing opportunity for any organization that wants to build authentic connections with senior executives and professionals managing the corporate responsibility and sustainability functions for multinational companies. Presenters benefit from the unparalleled digital footprint of 3BL Media to reach a global audience well before and after the live COMMIT!Forum event. We encourage you to become a part of the community convening in Washington for COMMIT!Forum 2018. See you in October.

Dave Armon CEO Corporate Responsibility Board

Lynne Filderman Executive Producer COMMIT!Forum

Showcase Your Thought Leadership at COMMIT!Forum 2018 COMMIT!Forum will feature two days of dynamic and engaging speakers, panelists, conversations and interviews. Conference attendees bring an array of corporate responsibility experience and expertise as they seek to learn and engage. To maximize the audience experience, our agenda will be fast paced and designed to cover a variety of topics and issues. Please make sure to connect your proposed topic to one or more of the themes and identify key-takeaways and practical implications of your topic. 2018 COMMIT!Forum Themes Corporate Responsibility No Longer Optional: ‘Best in Class’ Innovation and Business Practices Corporate responsibility is no longer optional but an essential and integral component of business operations and corporate reputation. How do ‘best in class’ companies continue to embed transformative responsible business practices into their operations? How do they measure their success, e.g. diverse leadership, talent retention, customer loyalty, carbon footprint? Who are the industry leaders and what is driving their innovations in responsibility? Leadership Requirements: The Corporate Vision, Voice and Influence Today’s corporate leaders and the brands they represent are increasingly taking risks to speak out and lead outside their corporate walls. Corporate leaders are raising their individual and collective voices and using their influence to address a broad range of issues. Who are the internal and external influencers? What are the dynamics involved in moving from discussions to speaking out and taking a stand? What happens when women are in the boardroom? Can corporate leaders who remain on the sidelines afford to cede their leadership? Tilting on the Fulcrum: Balancing Short Termism with the Long View The 21st century corporate responsibility balancing act: how to meet quarterly performance goals while planning for and engaging in long-term sustainable business practices. What are the trends in the capital markets and how are shareholders raising their voices? The fulcrum is tilting and demands we explore how companies are meeting new and anticipated competing and converging market expectations. Corporate Responsibility Brand vs. Corporate Brand ‘Brands Taking Stands’– is it a fad or a trend? Neither. It is a de facto role companies are expected to play. One CEO recently proclaimed, ‘your corporate responsibility brand is now more important than your corporate brand.’ Gain insights from CEOs and other senior leaders on the risks/rewards of decisions to use their voice and influence on where and when to take a stand. Discover how to leverage your role as a CR professional to forge your company’s corporate responsibility brand. From Measurement to Meaning: The Timestamp of Corporate Responsibility Outcomes Reporting, ratings and rankings offer a timestamped snapshot of corporate responsibility influence and effectiveness. What do the numbers tell us about sustainability progress and priorities? How do these metrics chart potential ESG trends and how do they inform corporate responsibility strategy? Gain actionable insights as we move from measurement to meaning. Emerging Issues & Emerging Voices Keywords to watch: social purpose, innovation, coalition and alignment. What issues will dominate the corporate responsibility conversation over the next 18 months? Whose voice will be amplified and how will their issues shape the narrative around emergent topics? Will companies take greater leadership as representative U.S. voices? We ask corporate leaders to shape a narrative about the future state of corporate responsibility and sustainability. Connective Issues There are many issues companies face regardless of their industry or business sector. COMMIT!Forum will weave in a variety of issues to debate and discuss. Here are some of the issues: Corporate Governance and Transparency

Environment and Climate Change

Women's Leadership

Cross-Sector Collaboration

Innovation Across the Supply Chain

National Issues - Opioid Crisis

Explore What a Few 2017 COMMIT!Forum Speakers Had to Say

Standing Up and Speaking Out: Authenticity in Corporate Messaging

The New Normal: Embedding Social Responsibility into Business Strategy

CR as a Factor in Talent Recruitment and Retention

We've Got Your Number: From Measurement to Meaning

The Why and How of Brands Taking Stands

ROI of Digital Platforms to Engage and Drive CSR Strategies

Questions? Please submit your question here and someone from our team will respond.

Beyond the Blue Horizon: Today's Decisions are Tomorrow's Reality

Submission Deadline: Presenter proposal deadline is March 15, 2018

COMMIT!Forum 2018 Presenter Proposal Submission Submissions u b You have two options: complete the presenter proposal form below, save the PDF and email it to [email protected] OR i here o submi ou o os on in We welcome submissions by CEOs and senior leaders on topics ​related to Brands Taking Stands. If your proposal is accepted, COMMIT!Forum’s Executive Producer will work with you to identify where your topic fits into the agenda and how to best showcase your thought leadership at the conference, whether a main stage panel discussion, one:one interview, issue table, break-out session or other format.

Presenter’s Name: Title: Organization: Email: Telephone: Website:​ Provide a link to a recent example of speaker’s presentation:​ Proposed Topic Title​: Themes (​Indicate which theme(s) your proposed topic relates to): Corporate Responsibility No Longer Optional: ‘Best in Class’ Innovation and Business Practices Leadership Requirements: The Corporate Vision, Voice and Influence Tilting on the Fulcrum: Balancing Short Termism with the Long View Corporate Responsibility Brand vs. Corporate Brand From Measurement to Meaning: The Timestamp of Corporate Responsibility Outcomes Emerging Issues & Emerging Voices Connective Issues Overview of Proposed Presentation​ (100 words):

Details of Proposed Presentation​ (Be sure to describe how your concept relates to the conference themes. If you have a concept for a panel discussion which would include one of your corporate partners, please provide specifics) (250-300 words):

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