Sustainable Brands Reveals Snapshot of SB’16 Copenhagen with Premier Networking Event
IKEA, Carlsberg, DONG Energy and others to congregate around sustainability-led brand innovation
SAN FRANCISCO, February 10, 2016 /3BL Media/ – Sustainable Brands® officially launches into the Northern European business community today with an exclusive networking event in Copenhagen designed to capture attention among brand leaders who view sustainability-led initiatives as an essential driver of business success and value creation.
The networking event, taking place at the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, will bring a select group of senior business leaders, thought leaders and sustainability practitioners who are influencing the way brands innovate and communicate together to demonstrate the power of purpose-driven leadership. Hosted in partnership with Goodvertising Agency, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, MCI group and Wonderful Copenhagen, this event is a precursor to SB’16 Copenhagen taking place September 26-28, 2016.
“The Sustainable Brands community and events within the SB Global Conference Network gather the largest ecosystem of brand leaders and organizations that are in pursuit of the tangible and efficient support needed to accelerate sustainability-led brand innovation,” states KoAnn Skrzyniarz, Founder of Sustainable Brands. “We feel that Copenhagen, a city known for its devotion to sustainable business practices, is a natural choice for us in 2016.”
Distinguished faculty and highlights of the networking event include:
- Simon Hoffmeyer Boas, Sustainability Director at Carlsberg Beer on creating consumer engagement through sustainability business development, partnerships and innovation in the beverage industry.
- Jonas Engberg, Sustainability Manager at IKEA on their approach to the integration of sustainability into the core of their business and circular economy.
- KoAnn Vikoren Skrzyniarz, Founder at Sustainable Brands on the seven brand innovation drivers for the next economy.
- Thomas Kolster, Founder & Creative Director at Goodvertising as Master of Ceremony.
- Filip Engel, Director of Sustainability, Public Affairs & Corporate Branding at DONG Energy on The Steps Towards a Green Future.
- Sille Krukow, a leading behavioral design expert at KRUKOW on behavior change theory and practice.
Sustainable Brands is proud to recognize DONG Energy and Novozymes as sponsors for this networking event. Due to its intimate and collaborative setting, capacity is full and seats are no longer available. Interested participants are encouraged to attend SB’16 Copenhagen which will take place September 26-28 at the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel in Copenhagen. Sponsor and partner opportunities are now available for companies with breakthrough ideas, tools and technologies that support business success in sustainability. Contact Jonathan Reese at 1+ 415.626.2212 for sponsorship opportunities.
Further information, including an initial list of speakers and sponsors, a downloadable brochure and conference schedule for the September 26-28 event at the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel in Copenhagen, Denmark, can be found at www.SB16copenhagen.com.
About Sustainable Brands
Sustainable Brands® is the premier global community of brand innovators who are shaping the future of commerce worldwide. Since 2006, our mission has been to inspire, engage and equip today’s business and brand leaders to prosper for the near and long term by leading the way to a better future. Digitally published news articles and issues-focused conversation topics, internationally known conferences and regional events, a robust e-learning library and peer-to-peer membership groups all facilitate community learning and engagement throughout the year. Sustainable Brands is a division of Sustainable Life Media, headquartered in San Francisco, CA.
