Climate Legacy Commitment Global Summit: MBA COP 2024

MBA COP 2024

Join a global community of MBA leaders at the inaugural Climate Legacy Commitment Global Summit, modeled after the UN Conference of the Parties (COP). Set in Oslo, a city renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, MBA COP 2024 will convene 100 MBA candidates (and 2024 graduates) from the world's top business schools to engage with industry leaders in rich discussions and craft a historic joint statement on the role of business in advancing climate action.

This is a rare opportunity to collaborate with like-minded MBA peers and thought leaders, deepen your understanding of the most pressing climate challenges, and distinguish yourself as a leader fit for the net-zero future.

Why Attend?

This summit offers you the unique opportunity to:

• Connect with Industry Leaders: Connect with C-Suite executives, industry thought leaders, and influential policymakers. Engage in intimate, dynamic discussions that will challenge your perspectives and deepen your understanding of the critical issues shaping our planet's future.
• Establish Yourself as a Climate Changemaker: Gain recognition as an attendee and signatory of the Oslo Statement, a landmark joint statement designed to encourage new standards for corporate climate action.
• Deepen Expertise: Before the summit you will gain exclusive access to a library of industry-leading climate education content. 
• Refined Networking Opportunities: Experience the best Oslo has to offer through premier venues and events, such as a black tie cocktail reception at the Nobel Peace Center. The receptions and dinners will offer meaningful settings to build valuable connections with fellow leaders and industry experts.
• Influence the Future of Climate Leadership: As one of just 100 select attendees, you'll play a pivotal role in guiding the Climate Legacy Commitment’s trajectory.

Current Speakers 

More Speakers to be Announced Soon

• Shashank Samala, CEO, Heirloom
• Wendy Lam, CEO, Capsol Technologies
• Kjell Waloen, Co-Founder, Volta Trucks
• Anders Fagernæs, Vice President Sustainability, Norwegian
• Alexander Farsan, Head of Climate and Environment, Klarna
• Eivind Fliflet, Head of the Environmental team, Active Ownership Department, Norges Bank Investment Management
• Pei Yun Teng, Global Director, Social Impact, Kearney
• Nina Westward, Chief of Staff, Aker Carbon Capture
• Cameron Borhani, Associate Director, Sustainability Strategy & Governance, Novartis
• Kristie Rogers, Sustainability Solutions Director, Visa
• Christine Moe Gjerde, VP Northern Europe, Voi
• Hanna Grahn, Sustainability Lead, Spotify
• Hannah Mary Goodlad, Head of Portfolio and Strategy, Asia Pac, Equinor

What to Expect

Over two days, attendees will engage in a carefully curated agenda featuring keynote addresses, panel discussions, and strategic deliberations. Topics will range from decarbonizing global supply chains to sustainable finance, culminating in the signing of a joint statement on the role of business in advancing climate action. This statement will underscore MBAs' influence in shaping the future economy in the lead-up to COP 29 in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Day 1 will feature industry-leading speakers in keynote addresses and main session panels followed by cocktails and networking at one of Oslo's most unique settings

Day 2 will feature a keynote and main session panel before summit attendees (MBA candidates) collaborate to develop and sign a historic joint statement on the state of business and climate action

Post-Summit opportunities will also be available for those wishing to remain in Oslo following the conference

Logistics

• Food and Drink: Meals and refreshments (including alcohol) during the event are included in the ticket cost. Options will be available for various dietary needs. Please note dietary requirements (not preferences) in the check-out form.
• Travel and Accommodation: Attendees are responsible for their own travel and accommodation. Discounted hotel options will be provided soon. Attendees are reminded that their school may have financial support mechanisms to assist in attendance.
• Carbon Offset: Included in the cost is a carbon offset package based on (country of home school) to offset travel and event emissions in line with our commitment to a near net zero summit.
• Dress Code: Business formal for day sessions; Black tie for the cocktail reception; Business casual for Day 2 cocktail reception and dinners.
• Significant Others: Partners make it all possible. Significant Others are invited to join us for the cocktail receptions and dinners ($100).

Registration Details

Attendance is limited to pledge signatories from the 15 leading business schools eligible for the Climate Legacy Commitment. The organisers reserve the right to invalidate tickets if purchased by ineligible parties.

Secure your place at this landmark event and make your MBA matter. 

Questions? Contact us at info@ourclimatelegacy.org.

Join a Community of Net-Zero Leaders. Join us in Oslo.