September 16

Tue, Sep 16 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT

Welcome Reception

Gather together for some light bites and welcome conversations.

September 17

Wed, Sep 17 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

Breakfast

Kick off the day with a bite to eat and get to know fellow attendees.

Wed, Sep 17 9:00am - 9:15am EDT

Welcome Remarks

An overview of what attendees can expect for the day ahead.

Wed, Sep 17 9:15am - 10:00am EDT

Opening Panel: A Discussion on ESG Commitment and Company Culture

Wed, Sep 17 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

General Session: Keeping Track of Global Regulations

Wed, Sep 17 10:45am - 11:15am EDT

Networking Break

Who else is attending? Take advantage of the time to network with fellow manufacturers involved in ESG.

Wed, Sep 17 11:15am - 12:15pm EDT

Breakout Sessions

Track 1

Legal & Compliance: Creating a Nimble Compliance Strategy

Track 2

Supply Chain & Sustainability: Decarbonization and Scope 3 Emissions

Wed, Sep 17 12:15pm - 1:30pm EDT

Lunch

This on-site lunch offers attendees a moment to reflect on morning programming and catch up on emails.

Wed, Sep 17 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT

BREAKOUT SESSION - Prioritizing Competing & Conflicting Global Regulations

Track 1

Curated towards those in the Legal & Compliance space.

Wed, Sep 17 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT

BREAKOUT SESSION - 2025 Update on PFAS Regulations Under the Trump Administration

Track 2

Jack Sheldon, Senior Consultant for Antea Group, will explore the PFAS regulatory changes within the Trump administration through the first three quarters of 2025. He will also refresh attendees on the key federal and state regulation and developments in select countries around the world including some from the EU, Asia, and North America.

Jack Sheldon

Senior Consultant, Antea Group

Jack Sheldon, a senior consultant with Antea Group, has over 43 years of experience in environmental consulting. He specializes in bioremediation and chemical oxidation technologies with personal involvement in 29 first-type remediation projects in their respective states. He has completed remediation projects in all 50 states and dozens of locations abroad.

Jack is the Site Assessment & Remediation service line leader for the firm but also is a subject matter expert in Antea Group’s PFAS service line. In that role, he supports client updates and training on evolving PFAS information, develops sampling programs, and consults on strategies related to PFAS risk identification and mitigation. He is especially versed in conventional and innovative technologies for PFAS remediation and treatment.

As a former paint and coatings microbiologist, Jack has unique expertise in formulation and polymer chemistry and leaching studies, which are important in understanding PFAS sources and risk of release to the environment.

Wed, Sep 17 2:30pm - 2:45pm EDT

Networking Break

Take a moment to connect with fellow attendees or clarify questions from the prior sessions.

Wed, Sep 17 2:45pm - 3:30pm EDT

Open Roundtable Discussions

Track 1

Legal & Compliance

Track 2

Supply Chain & Sustainability

Open roundtables are an opportunity for direct group conversations with fellow attendees targeted towards solution development and navigating specific challenges.

Wed, Sep 17 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT

General Session: Double Materiality

Functions will reconnect together for this group session on Double Materiality.

Wed, Sep 17 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT

Reception

Wrap the day with a variety of beverage options and light bites.

September 18

Thu, Sep 18 7:00am - 8:00am EDT

Breakfast

Rise and shine with us for our second day of programming.

Thu, Sep 18 8:00am - 8:05am EDT

Opening Remarks

Set up for the morning of sessions with a brief overview.

Thu, Sep 18 8:05am - 8:45am EDT

General Session: The Future of ESG Talent

Thu, Sep 18 8:45am - 9:30am EDT

General Session: Supply Chain Assessments

Thu, Sep 18 9:30am - 9:45am EDT

Networking Break

Thu, Sep 18 9:45am - 10:30am EDT

Breakout Sessions

Track 1

Legal & Compliance: Compliance Risk Assessments

Track 2

Supply Chain & Sustainability

Thu, Sep 18 10:30am - 10:40am EDT

Break

This is nearly it! Get your new contacts in order and refresh your coffee cups.

Thu, Sep 18 10:40am - 11:25am EDT

Panel Discussion: Managing Stakeholder Expectations

Thu, Sep 18 11:25am - 11:30am EDT

Closing Remarks

And that's a wrap! Before you go, hear the upcoming opportunities to engage with those interested in sustainability.