The BSR Conference 2016: Be Bold

The annual BSR Conference is one of the world’s most influential events devoted to sustainability. Now entering its 24th year, The BSR Conference brings together a global audience of close to 1,000 senior business executives and entrepreneurs from the public sector and civil society to explore emerging trends and innovative solutions to crucial sustainability questions.

The theme for the BSR Conference 2016 is BE BOLD. We know that the challenges of building a sustainable future are immense and will require collaborative, innovative thinking from all sectors of society. There are substantial opportunities to build inclusive, sustainable economies through business leadership and partnership and we also know that we won’t achieve these goals unless we think big—and think bold. At #BSR16, we’ll hear compelling stories from companies, foundations, big thinkers, and creative doers who have made big bets in the service of building a better world.

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Mark Mykleby and Joel Makower Talk "The New Grand Strategy" at the BSR Conference 2016
Mark Mykleby and Joel Makower presented the bold ideas of their book “The New Grand Strategy” in a plenary session moderated by Aron Cramer at the BSR Conference 2016.

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Thirst CEO Mina Guli Addresses the BSR Conference 2016
Mina Guli, CEO of Thirst and athlete who ran 40 marathons on seven continents to raise awareness of the water crisis, addresses the BSR Conference 2016.

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Women Deliver President and CEO Highlights Women's Empowerment at the BSR Conference 2016
Katja Iversen, President and CEO of Women Deliver, gave a plenary address on the importance of women's empowerment at the BSR Conference 2016.

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BSR Conference 2016: Barrick Gold Executive Chairman John L. Thornton
In a plenary address at the BSR Conference 2016, Barrick Gold Corporation Executive Chairman John L. Thornton shared thoughts on being bold in partnerships, transparency, and innovation.

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BSR Conference 2016: Andy Stern Discusses Universal Basic Income
In this plenary address at the BSR Conference 2016, Andy Stern talked about universal basic income and inequality of opportunity issues.

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BSR Conference 2016: Lord Browne of Madingley, L1 Energy
In a plenary address at the BSR Conference 2016, L1 Energy Executive Chairman Lord Browne of Madingley explored bold leadership.

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BSR Conference 2016: Thinking the Unthinkable with Nik Gowing
In a plenary address at the BSR Conference 2016, Co-Author of 'Thinking the Unthinkable' and Visiting Professor at King’s College London and Nanyang Technological University Nik Gowing explored how being bold can help build a better world.

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Cornerstone Capital Group's Erika Karp on the Future of Investing at the BSR Conference 2016
In a plenary address at the BSR Conference 2016, Cornerstone Capital Group Founder, CEO, and Chair of the Board Erika Karp explored shifting dynamics in the capital markets and the future of investing.

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Leaders' Quest Founder and Partner Explores Being Bold at BSR Conference 2016
At the BSR Conference 2016, Lindsay Levin, founder and partner of Leaders' Quest, shared her thoughts on what makes a bold leader in today's (and tomorrow's) world.

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Former Prime Minister of Australia Addresses the BSR Conference 2016
In a plenary address at the BSR Conference 2016, the Honorable Kevin Rudd, former prime minister of Australia and president of the Asia Society Policy Institute, underlined how the public and private sectors need to be mobilized to deliver effective action on climate change.

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