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 # Be Your Company's Go-To Pro on These Critical Issues

 

##### The U.S. Chamber Foundation has gathered the top experts and leaders on specific issues for ten deep-dive breakout sessions during the Connect the Dots conference on October 5-7. Sign up today to reserve your spot!

 

 

 Sep 10, 2015 4:30 PM ET

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The world has many multifaceted challenges that require complex solutions. This is no easy task. No cure-all or one-size-fits-all solution exists, but there are innovations, partnerships, and strategies that create a lasting impact for communities around the world.

This year's breakout sessions at [***Connect the Dots: How Businesses Solve Global Challenges Locally***](http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/2015-corporate-citizenship-conference?utm_source=3bl&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=event_annualconference) touch on the many global issues the private sector is working to solve.

**Featured Breakouts:**

**Best Practices in Collective Impact to Support Women's Entrepreneurship**

Let's explore the complex partnerships in place to ensure that women entrepreneurs have the support in place to overcome business hurdles.

- Catalina García , Communications and Sustainable Development Director, SABMiller LatAm
- Jennifer Gootman, Director of Social Consciousness and Innovation, West Elm
- Randall Kempner, Executive Director, Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs, Aspen Institute
- Jeff Terry, Global Head, Corporate Social Responsibility, Amway

**Renewable Energy: Powering a More Sustainable World**

Don't miss this session on the barriers and opportunities around increasing access to renewables in a cost-effective manner and scaling its deployment.

- Cindy Ortega , Chief Sustainability Officer, MGM Resorts International
- Clay Johnson, Chief Information Officer, GE Power and Water
- Andrew Singer, Vice President, National Accounts, Constellation
- Valerie Smith, Director, Sustainability, Citi

**How Businesses Leverage Core Competencies in Disasters**

Return to your team with new insights on how companies are leveraging core skills to achieve positive outcomes and lasting impacts in disaster-affected communities.

- Teodora Berkova, Director of Social Innovation, Pearson
- Rebecca Curzon, Senior Program Manager, Corporate Citizenship and Corporate Affairs, IBM
- Dave Hall, Underwriting Section Manager, State Farm
- Joe Ruiz, Director, Humanitarian Relief Program, UPS

**Thinking in Circles: Water and the Circular Economy Revolution**

You'll learn business strategies, models, systems, and products that help keep water flowing in profitable and sustainable loops.

- Albert Cho, Vice President, Strategy and Business Development, Xylem Inc.
- Dominic Dannessa, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, USG
- Ed Pinero, Senior Vice President, Sustainability and Public Affairs, Veolia North America
- Stephanie Potter, Vice President, Business Development and Projects, Rabobank North America

Explore the agenda and [register here](http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/2015-corporate-citizenship-conference?utm_source=3bl&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=event_annualconference) to attend. Space is limited - don't wait to sign up.

**October 5 - 7, 2015  
Washington, DC**

[**REGISTER HERE**](http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/2015-corporate-citizenship-conference?utm_source=3bl&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=event_annualconference)



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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