EASTSIDE BELTLINE ARBORETUM TOUR 

The Atlanta Beltline is a 22-mile former railroad corridor that is actively being transformed into a multi-use trail system connecting a network of public parks and 45 neighborhoods throughout the city. As of 2023, it has attracted over $9 billion dollars in development and incentivized over 2 million Atlanta residents to choose to travel through the city without a car.  Attendees will have the chance to tour the Atlanta Beltline Arboretum, an 85-acre green corridor full of wildlife and art.  Attendees will learn about the social history of Atlanta, as they explore the rails, trails and trees that have helped transform this urban redevelopment.

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Planning For 2030 Sustainability Goals 

The Paris Agreement pushed many organizations to set lofty sustainability goals for 2030. As we inch closer to then, many of these organizations have been candid that they’re likely going to need to push back these goals to 2040, and maybe even 2050. Without comprehensive global regulation, sustainability leaders have begun to revise their goals to focus on more high-impact areas. How can sustainability leaders maintain their commitments, while adapting to evolving circumstances and stakeholder expectations?

Gabriel Presler, Global Head, Enterprise Sustainability, Morningstar, Inc.
Ann Tracy, Chief Sustainability Officer, Colgate-Palmolive
Moderator: Molly Wood, Founder and CEO, Molly Wood Media; Co-chair, Fortune Impact Initiative

The Future Of Corporate Impact Roles 

Impact leadership positions have seen many shifts throughout the last few decades. What was once an initial compliance and charitable focus has changed to integrating sustainability, diversity and inclusion into more prominence within the organization. With the recent upheaval to the corporate impact space, will there be more shifts in corporate impact roles and responsibilities? What does the path of a future impact leader look like? 

Francine Chew, VP and Head of Corporate Impact, The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America
Tish Archie-Oliver, Chief Inclusion & Belonging Officer, Gap Inc.
Ellen Weinreb, CEO, Weinreb Sustainability Recruiting
Moderator: Jane Thier, Reporter, Fortune

How Businesses Can Navigate ESG In An Election Year 

From misinformation campaigns against diversity and sustainability efforts to the condemning of phrases like DEI and ESG, responsible business practices have been hit hard during this tumultuous political environment. How are impact leaders managing neutrality through shifting priorities and regulatory uncertainty, while trying to remain focused on their long-term impact goals? 

Floss J Aggrey, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Randstad
Alphonso David, President, Chief Executive Officer, Global Black Economic Forum
Susan McPherson, Founder and CEO, McPherson Strategies
Moderator: Sheryl Estrada, Senior Writer, Finance, Fortune

Kristin Stoller, Editorial Director, Fortune

With legal challenges to diversity initiatives and mounting shareholder pressure, some companies are cutting DEI roles completely, while others are doubling down on skills-based hiring to include the 60% of American workers without four-year degrees. As diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) strategies continue to evolve, we’ll explore three different perspectives on how the public and private sectors are redefining what it means to build a workforce that truly reflects America.

Debbie Dyson, Chief Executive Officer, OneTen
Zakiya Carr Johnson, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, US State Department
Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, President and CEO, SHRM
Moderator: Phil Wahba, Senior Writer, FORTUNE; Co-chair, Fortune Impact Initiative

By 2050, over two-thirds of the global population will live in cities, placing urban areas and their leaders at the forefront of climate change adaptation. American cities, supported by federal initiatives, are building resilience against floods, hurricanes, and extreme heat through innovative approaches like raising roads, restoring natural barriers, and pioneering water conservation techniques. This conversation will explore how municipal governments, in collaboration with state and federal partners, are driving efforts to protect urban populations, prioritize equity, and prepare for future climate challenges, ensuring that every community is equipped to thrive in a changing climate.

Andre Dickens, Mayor, Atlanta
Ali Zaidi, White House National Climate Advisor
Moderator: Sheryl Estrada, Senior Writer, Finance, Fortune 

As the urgency to address climate change intensifies, major corporations have set ambitious sustainability goals with well-publicized deadlines. But are they actually on track to meet them? Join us for a deep dive into the strategies and innovations market movers are implementing to achieve their targets–and why some companies are falling short.  

Andrea Barrack, Senior Vice President, Sustainability and Impact, Royal Bank of Canada
Amelia DeLuca, Chief Sustainability Officer, Delta Air Lines
Gayle Schueller, Senior Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer, 3M
Moderator: Molly Wood, Founder and CEO, Molly Wood Media; Co-chair Fortune Impact Initiative

Balancing sustainability with affordability is a pressing challenge in our quest for a greener future. What strategies and innovations are essential to keep sustainable food and energy within reach? With 19 million Americans living in food deserts and power bills on the rise, how can we make eco-friendly choices more accessible and affordable for everyone?

Jason Buechel, Chief Executive Officer, Whole Foods Market
Calvin Butler, Chief Executive Officer, Exelon
Moderator: Indrani Sen, Senior Features Editor, Fortune; Co-chair, Fortune Impact Initiative  

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Turning Pain Into Purpose: A Conversation On Gun Violence
The tragic death of Atlanta rapper Takeoff nearly two years ago became the turning point for his family’s fight against gun violence in the United States.  Transforming their grief into advocacy, they are determined to shine a light on the devastating impact gun violence has on families and communities across the nation. In a conversation alongside the director of the White House’s first-ever Office of Gun Violence Prevention, we’ll explore how they are channeling their personal loss into a relentless mission for change and what it will take to create safer communities by addressing gun violence and its widespread consequences.
Moderator: Kristin Stoller, Editorial Director, Fortune
Titania Davenport, Takeoff's Mother
Greg Jackson, Deputy Director,White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention
Edna Maddox, Takeoff's Grandmother and Quavo's Mother