Silicon Valley companies dedicated to sustainability and social impact will gather to share insights and foster networking opportunities on October 23 at the 3BL Network Effect: San Jose event. This free, half-day event will be held at Logitech’s San Jose campus and is open to professionals working in corporate social responsibility, sustainability, social impact, communications, marketing, and investor relations across companies, agencies, and nonprofits. Complimentary breakfast will be provided.
Dave Armon, 3BL vice chair and host of the event, stated, “With tech being the world’s largest industry, employing nearly 5 million people in the U.S., we are thrilled to engage with companies whose innovations, teams, and cultures have the power to create a better future.”
Participating organizations include Cadence Design Systems, Cisco Systems, Fast Forward, Intuit, and Logitech. The event will feature panel discussions, fireside chats, and research presentations on consumer attitudes towards sustainability, offering a space for Silicon Valley companies, nonprofits, and NGOs to collaborate for greater impact.
Highlights of the agenda include:
The Billion-Dollar Impact of Consumer Demand for Sustainability
A growing number of consumers are prioritizing sustainability in their purchasing decisions, resulting in $44 billion in brand switching across 12 U.S. industries. This session will present new research on this shift.
The Evolution of ESG Strategy and Reporting
Intuit’s Director of ESG Strategy and Reporting, Jeff Rangel, will join Peggy Brannigan, Board Member of the Business Council on Climate Change, for a fireside chat on how Intuit integrates its True North sustainability goals throughout the company to generate both data and meaningful stories.
Fem.AI: Shaping the Future of Tech’s Workforce
Nicole Johnson of Cadence Design Systems and Kendall Arthur from Fast Forward will discuss Cadence’s innovative Fem.ai initiative, which aims to drive gender equity in the tech industry.
Circular Transformation: From Concept to Communication
Wendy Ng from Cisco Systems will explain how circular design principles are reshaping product development to reduce environmental impact and promote reuse. Meanwhile, Stacey Faucett from Cisco will emphasize the importance of storytelling in inspiring action and advancing sustainability goals.
Inclusive Gaming
Logitech is breaking down barriers in product design to promote inclusivity, as demonstrated by its Aurora Product Collection and Adaptive E-Sports Tournament, which challenge biases and encourage inclusivity in the gaming industry.
Click here to register today at no cost. Breakfast is provided free of cost.
Dave Armon, 3BL vice chair and host of the event, stated, “With tech being the world’s largest industry, employing nearly 5 million people in the U.S., we are thrilled to engage with companies whose innovations, teams, and cultures have the power to create a better future.”
Participating organizations include Cadence Design Systems, Cisco Systems, Fast Forward, Intuit, and Logitech. The event will feature panel discussions, fireside chats, and research presentations on consumer attitudes towards sustainability, offering a space for Silicon Valley companies, nonprofits, and NGOs to collaborate for greater impact.
Highlights of the agenda include:
The Billion-Dollar Impact of Consumer Demand for Sustainability
A growing number of consumers are prioritizing sustainability in their purchasing decisions, resulting in $44 billion in brand switching across 12 U.S. industries. This session will present new research on this shift.
The Evolution of ESG Strategy and Reporting
Intuit’s Director of ESG Strategy and Reporting, Jeff Rangel, will join Peggy Brannigan, Board Member of the Business Council on Climate Change, for a fireside chat on how Intuit integrates its True North sustainability goals throughout the company to generate both data and meaningful stories.
Fem.AI: Shaping the Future of Tech’s Workforce
Nicole Johnson of Cadence Design Systems and Kendall Arthur from Fast Forward will discuss Cadence’s innovative Fem.ai initiative, which aims to drive gender equity in the tech industry.
Circular Transformation: From Concept to Communication
Wendy Ng from Cisco Systems will explain how circular design principles are reshaping product development to reduce environmental impact and promote reuse. Meanwhile, Stacey Faucett from Cisco will emphasize the importance of storytelling in inspiring action and advancing sustainability goals.
Inclusive Gaming
Logitech is breaking down barriers in product design to promote inclusivity, as demonstrated by its Aurora Product Collection and Adaptive E-Sports Tournament, which challenge biases and encourage inclusivity in the gaming industry.
Click here to register today at no cost. Breakfast is provided free of cost.