With insights from the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), the global network bringing together more than 200 companies and 60 national business networks, including The Shift. This online session offers a forward-looking view of the key sustainability trends shaping 2026 and shows how organisations can turn global ambition into local action.
What to expect?
The Shift is part of the global WBCSD, a network of more than 60 national business networks. Together, they build bridges between global ambitions and local priorities to move sustainability forward in practical ways. This online session brings that network together: to better align, visualise shared impact, and explore new collaborations and engagements with WBCSD.
Gain a clear understanding of the key global sustainability trends shaping 2026;
Discover how global priorities translate into action at national and regional level;
Listen to insights from business leaders and members of WBCSD’s senior leadership team, including CEO Peter Bakker and Chair Ilham Kadri;
Learn more about WBCSD and explore practical ways to get involved.
Programme
You can join one of the following two sessions:
| Welcome & opening remarks | Stephanie de Heer, Chief Member & Marketing Officer WBCSD |
| Global sustainability outlook: 2026 trends | Peter Bakker, CEO & President WBCSD |
| Fireside chat: Translating global trends to regional action | Peter Bakker in conversation with Ilham Kadri, CEO of Syensqo and Chair of WBCSD |
| WBCSD’s strategy and priorities for 2026 | WBCSD team |
| Closing remarks | Stephanie de Heer |
Speakers
CEO WBSCD
CEO Syensqo & President WBCSD
Who is this for?
For CEOs and senior leaders across all sectors who want to understand the global sustainability opportunities and challenges facing organisations in 2026.
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