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Official Programme 2024
Scaling Reuse: Overcoming Joint Barriers
During the last Plastic Waste Coalition CEO call in June, there was overall consensus that pre-competitive collaboration between retailers and manufacturers is key to unlock reuse at scale. This sparked the development of the Reuse City Programme that is now taking shape in Ottawa, Canada.
Join us for a CEO breakfast round table session where we will share our key learnings, from over 50 refill and reuse pilots, that is informing this Programme, whilst also hearing from you on your experiences. These collective insights will help to accelerate the pre-competitive collaboration that we need to deliver reuse at scale.
Room Wrigleyville – 3rd floor (lobby level)
Eliminating Food Waste Matters
Good food should never go to waste. Yet all too often, food that is perfectly good to eat ends up being thrown away. This at a time when household budgets are under pressure and food security is a growing priority. The environmental harms of food waste are enormous.
Tesco CEO Ken Murphy will share his thinking, vision and approach on eliminating waste in our food system and how solutions to reduce food waste are within our grasp.
Room Gold Coast – 3rd Floor (lobby level)
The Scope 3 Reduction Journey
With only 2029 days left until 2030 (12 June 2024 – 1 Jan 2030), emissions must be nearly halved to meet global climate goals. I recently read that the UN’s Global Stocktake highlights a significant gap between current net zero commitments and the 1.5°C pathway. This gap is particularly relevant in Asia, where rapid economic growth and industrialization contribute significantly to global emissions. In the diverse regulatory landscape of Asia, navigating different environmental policies adds complexity.
Room Bucktown – 3rd Floor (lobby level)
Join The Consumer Goods Forum’s Board co-chairs, Frans Muller, President & CEO of Ahold Delhaize and Dirk Van de Put, Chairman & CEO of Mondelēz International, as we explore the ever-evolving consumer goods landscape where global shifts and changing behaviours are shaping our industry’s future. Frans and Dirk’s focus, as outlined in the Co-Chair Manifesto in Kyoto last year, aims to navigate these changes within the broader context of the CGF’s Coalitions of Action and Acceleration Areas, emphasising the urgent need for collective action in driving systemic change and fostering collaboration to meet today’s challenges head-on.
Main Plenary Hall – Sheraton Ballroom (Level 4)
Join us as we explore the challenges and solutions to consumer’s shifting values and behaviours in the consumer goods industry. Our expert speakers will provide insights on developing strategies that align with consumer needs and talk to how businesses can adapt to the evolving landscape to stay ahead of the curve.
Main Plenary Hall – Sheraton Ballroom (Level 4)
Join us for a critical discussion on tackling plastic pollution. We’ll explore how action across the plastics value chain, with strong collaborative efforts from retailers and manufacturers, can drive impactful change. Discover how to leverage the power of initiatives like the CGF and EMF, who play a critical role as facilitators and enablers of change, to push the industry towards a circular economy for plastics.
Main Plenary Hall – Sheraton Ballroom (Level 4)
In an era where healthcare costs skyrocket and chronic illnesses proliferate, the imperative of prioritising preventive health measures cannot be emphasised enough. The prevailing healthcare model predominantly operates reactively, intervening only after ailments have inflicted considerable damage to individuals’ well-being and financial stability. This approach not only burdens healthcare providers but also neglects to tackle the underlying causes of numerous diseases.
Join panelists as we explore the transformative potential of collaboration between manufacturers and retailers in fostering proactive self-care practices for health. Key questions to be explored include: How can we foster consensus on defining what constitutes health? What comprehensive strategies can be implemented to empower holistic behaviour change? And how can we collectively enhance everyday health outcomes for the 10 million employees within CGF member companies? Join us as we embark on a journey to revolutionise health through strategic partnerships and a shared commitment to preventive well-being.
Breakout Room 1 (Level 4)
CEOs are evolving their leadership styles in order to manage competing priorities among stakeholders and to create healthy businesses in today’s increasingly uncertain world. Join panelists as they share their own formative moments and how they are investing in the future growth of both themselves and their organizations.
Breakout Room 2 (Level 4)
With its unprecedented pace of adoption and impressive new capabilities unveiled almost weekly, Generative AI has the potential to fundamentally re-shape the business environment across industries. Many leaders in CP / retail have already gotten started, experimenting with AI on use cases across the value chain. Accelerating capabilities now expand opportunities to create value – from productivity to customer / consumer engagement to reinvention, unlocking new profit pools. However, while most business leaders recognize its importance (top priority for 85% of businesses), there is a gap on strategy and execution (only 30% have a Gen AI vision and the tech and data capabilities to succeed). We have identified two drivers for becoming an AI leader, which few have in place today: setting a strategy and vision and getting scaling right.
In this session, we will illuminate the rapid pace of change in Gen AI technology, clarify the “burning platform”, inspire leaders on setting a ‘future back’ Gen AI strategy and identifying the stepping stones, and provide practical insights on how to accelerate and optimize the AI journey.
Breakout Room 3 (Level 4)
From “Do no Harm” to value creation: how two companies’ positive social agendas make good business sense
Ready for a practical, step-by-step approach for the C-suite on how to make the “S” in ESG more tangible and actionable? Unilever’s Rebecca Marmot, Chief Sustainability Officer; and Mondelēz International’s’ Virginie Mahin, Senior Director of Global Social Sustainability; describe their respective companies’ journeys to define and implement social impact strategies that created value inside and outside of their organizations. PwC’s Wendy van Tol will facilitate.
Presentation Theatre (Networking Area)
Deliver Profitable Growth with the World’s #1 AI CRM for Consumer Goods
Consumer Goods companies have successfully navigated change for centuries, focused on innovating for consumers and customers. Now, the speed of change is faster than ever, and requires broader innovation and transformation across an organization. Data, AI, CRM and trust are the four ingredients every consumer goods organization needs to deliver for consumers and customers today and tomorrow.
Presentation Theatre (Networking Area)
Join us in the Net Zero Coalition’s mission to drive collaboration and accelerate decarbonisation efforts across the consumer goods industry. Together, through a robust climate action roadmap, we can lead the transition to a low-carbon economy and preserve nature. Achieving net zero requires a comprehensive approach that encompasses transitioning to renewable energy sources, improving energy efficiency, implementing carbon capture and storage technologies, and promoting sustainable practices across various sectors such as transportation, agriculture, and industry. It demands collaboration between governments, businesses, and individuals to enact policies, invest in innovation, and adopt sustainable behaviours. As the urgency of addressing climate change becomes increasingly apparent, the pursuit of net zero has emerged as a critical pathway towards building a more resilient and sustainable future for generations to come.
Main Plenary Hall – Sheraton Ballroom (Level 4)
This conversation will be moderated by Allyson Zimmermann, CEO of LEAD Network with the participation of Frans Muller, President & CEO, Ahold Delhaize, Dirk Van de Put, Chairman & CEO, Mondelēz International and Colleen Wegman, CEO, Wegmans.
During this interactive lunch, we will discuss the intersection of gender and generations, and how the issues facing NextGen talents intersect with the needs of women in our industry. You will also have the opportunity to discuss how we can create cultures and workforces that are fit for future talent.
Room Fountainview – 3rd floor (lobby level)
Main Plenary Hall – Sheraton Ballroom (Level 4)
A global advocate for education, health, and women’s empowerment, Mrs. Obama’s inspiring journey from the South Side of Chicago to the White House captivates hearts and minds worldwide. As a best-selling author, lawyer, and former First Lady of the United States, her wisdom and leadership continue to ignite positive change. Prepare for an unforgettable experience as Michelle Obama shares her insights, vision, and passion.
Main Plenary Hall – Sheraton Ballroom (Level 4)
Please note that all attendees will need their Global Summit Conference badge for entry.
Store Tour
The Global Summit Store Tour Programme – kindly sponsored by Mars – the Store Tour programme will offer Summit delegates the best of the Chicago retail scene on a full day of visits to the most relevant players composing the Chicago retail kaleidoscope. The programme provides an opportunity to learn from the first-hand experiences of store managers and executives running operations by exchanging with them on the shop floor. More information to follow!
Store Tour Schedule
Potash Markets Specialty Grocery Store has been serving the Gold Coast for over 60 years.
The American multinational chain of coffeehouses, founded in 1971, and currently the world’s largest coffeehouse chain.
The regional supermarket chain in the Chicago metropolitan area that has around 188 stores across Illinois, Iowa and Indiana.
Amazon Fresh is an online and physical grocery store, offering low prices on everyday favorites, plus same-day delivery and free pickup in its Chicago stores.
The Global Summit Store Tour Programme is kindly sponsored by Mars
The Store Tour is a standalone ticket exclusively for registered Global Summit delegates with a Member – Registration Fee.
This tour is scheduled for Tuesday, June 11th, and has a limited number of seats available, allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.