Comms Summit

Invitation requests have now closed for the GreenBiz 23 Comms Summit
We hope you will be able to tune in to the GreenBiz 23 keynote sessions & Sidebar interviews, which will be livestreamed for free on the GreenBiz 23 virtual event page during the event — no registration required. Be sure to subscribe to GreenBiz event updates to be notified when registration opens for GreenBiz 24, taking place February 12-14, 2024, in Scottsdale, AZ.
Monday, February 13 - Tuesday, February 14, 2023 - Mountain Shadows Resort, Scottsdale, AZ
The GreenBiz 23 Comms Summit is an invitation-only working session that will bring together 200 communications, legal and sustainability professionals from large companies along with outside experts on sustainability and ESG communications.
The hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves program will feature real-world communications and messaging case studies, with feedback from investors, activists, journalists, policymakers and your peers.
What to Expect
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"360-degree" assessments of real-world communications and messaging strategies
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Focused networking with a diverse group of sustainability and communications professionals
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Actionable insights on how to tell more effective and impactful stories across a range of media and to a range of audiences
GreenBiz 23 Comms Summit Schedule
All times MST, subject to change
Monday, February 13, 2023
Registration opens at 11:30 am
12:00pm - 1:30pm: Arrival & Lunch (sponsored by United States Steel Corporation)
1:30pm - 3:10pm: Keynotes
A stimulating series of conversations will explore the current state-of-play for sustainability communications today including growing concerns around greenwashing and the critical collaboration between sustainability, communications and legal teams.
3:10pm - 3:40pm: Break
3:40pm - 5:30pm: 360-Degree Assessment: Business to Business Case Study
Work through real-world communications and messaging challenges in small groups, receiving feedback from diverse stakeholders including investors, activists, journalists and customers.
5:30pm - 7:00pm: Networking Reception (sponsored by Cox Enterprises)
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
7:30am - 8:30am: Breakfast (sponsored by Arcadia)
8:30am - 10:05am: Keynotes
We will begin Day 2 with discussions around consumer trends and the future of sustainability communications.
9:35am - 10:05am: Break
10:05am - 12:00pm: 360-Degree Assessment: Business to Consumer Case Study
Work through real-world communications and messaging challenges in small groups, receiving feedback from diverse stakeholders including investors, activists, journalists and customers.
12:00pm - 1:00pm: Roundtable Lunches (sponsored by NextEra Energy Resources)
Roundtable Lunches are interactive lunch discussions, moderated by an expert or thought leader, held at roundtables of up to 10 participants. These are freeform discussions, so bring your own challenges, questions, and ideas to talk through and get to know your fellow conference participants.
- Overcoming Your Climate Communications Challenges - Table Host: Peter Browning, Browning Environmental
Comms Summit Speakers

Emily Chan

Edward Palmieri

Lindsay Brewer

Dave Stangis

Anisa Kamadoli Costa

Joel Makower

Solitaire Townsend

Bryan Lewis

Ryan Hart

Jenny McColloch

Scot Case

Elizabeth Sturcken

Jim Giles

Peter Prengaman

Suzanne Shelton

Elsa Wenzel

Dan Strechay

Cara Pike

Dylan Siegler
Summit-Only Pass
All participants must be approved to attend the Summit and must also be registered for either an All-Access Pass or a Summit-Only Pass.
The Summit-Only Pass includes access to the invitation-only Comms Summit, which will begin early afternoon on Monday, February 13, and run through lunch on Tuesday, February 14. Does not include access to the rest of the GreenBiz 23 conference. Pass requires approval to attend the Comms Summit.
What's Included
Comms Summit
An invitation-only working session that will feature real-world sustainability and ESG communications and messaging case studies, with feedback from investors, activists, journalists, policymakers and your peers. All participants must be approved to attend the Summit and must also be registered for either an All-Access Pass or a Summit-Only Pass.
Monday & Tuesday Meals
Access to conference meals during the days in which the Summit takes place.




