The 2025 Corporate Citizenship Conference
#BCConf25 Is Officially OPEN for Registration
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Join us for Join Forces, a transformative three-day conference designed exclusively for CSR and ESG professionals. This event, hosted by convening sponsor USAA, is your gateway to discovering how cross-sector collaboration can drive meaningful change and address the world’s most pressing challenges.
About the International Corporate Citizenship Conference
For nearly 40 years, the International Corporate Citizenship Conference (#BCConf), hosted by the Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship (BCCCC), has brought together hundreds of global CSR professionals looking to learn, share, and network among peers. Unlike other CSR events, the Conference does not admit vendors or nonprofits, as our goal is to focus solely on corporate social responsibility—with all its unique challenges, emerging best practices, and opportunities. You won't find more relevant, topical, actionable insights anywhere else.
Below, you can watch videos from the main stage of #BCConf24, one of our best conferences ever, hosted in Memphis thanks to convening sponsor FedEx.
Explore the Breakout Sessions Early Preview
A list of topics we expect to cover... With LOTS more to come! Browse the Breakouts
Never Been to the International Corporate Citizenship Conference?
Watch some sessions from last year's event, #BCConf24, to see what you've been missing.
When and where is #BCConf25 happening?
The 2025 International Corporate Citizenship Conference will take place in National Harbor, MD, at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, from April 6-8, 2025.
Who typically attends the International Corporate Citizenship Conference?
All attendees work in some facet of corporate social responsibility, whether it's community relations, corporate giving, inclusion and belonging, sustainability, health equity, corporate communications, employee volunteering/engagement, etc. Many attendees bring multiple team members from the same firm, as the Conference provides ample opportunity to network and learn; also different topics are available during the Breakout Session intervals.
I am not an employee of a for-profit company. Can I register for #BCConf25?
It depends. The Conference is designed as a safe space for corporate CSR/ESG practitioners, which means we do not allow for vendors, consultants, news media, or nonprofits. We will, however, make some exceptions for employees of nonprofit healthcare organizations, credit unions, and consulting firms that have a dedicated corporate citizenship/sustainability department within their organizations.
Is there an option to attend virtually?
At this time we do not offer virtual access to the Conference. However, if your company is a member of BCCCC, you will have access to all the main stage recordings after the event. Ask about membership for your company here.
Who is sponsoring the event?
USAA is the convening sponsor of this year's event, and we are thrilled to meet them in our nation's capital. The Conference is made possible thanks to the generous contributions of many additional sponsors. This year's sponsor list is still growing. You can see the companies that have lent their support so far by visiting the 2025 Sponsors page. If your company is interested in Conference sponsorship opportunities, please contact us here.
How do I register? What does it cost?
Registration is now open! Use this link to save your spot.
You can review the Conference rates here.
Please note: we offer discounted rates to companies sending three or more team members and to new members (companies that have joined BCCCC since 5/1/24). If your company is not yet a BCCCC member and you're considering a membership together with a Conference registration, we invite you to ask us about bundling these costs.
Is my hotel stay included?
No. You will need to book your hotel stay separately, using the #BCConf25 room block at Gaylord National Resort. Please note: although the cutoff date for this room block is March 17, 2025, we cannot guarantee rooms will still be available up until that date. If you are interested in securing BCCCC's room block rate (which is significantly lower than standard rates during DC's cherry blossom season), we recommend making your reservation as soon as possible.
Are meals included?
Yes, buffet meals will be provided according the daily agenda (forthcoming). You will have an opportunity to note any dietary restrictions when you register.
What do I need to know about getting there?
The closest airport to the Gaylord National is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). There are two additional airports that service the Washington, DC, area: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore Washington International (BWI) Thurgood Marshall Airport. Both airports, however, are an hour from the Gaylord National. For attendees arriving by Amtrak, the Alexandria, Virginia, station is a 15-minute taxi or ride share to/from the Gaylord National. For those attendees choosing to drive to the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, self and valet parking are available.
What if I need to cancel my registration?
Any cancellation requests need to be emailed to registration@bc.edu. Conference registrants cancelling before 01/31/2025 will receive a full refund of registration fees paid. Any cancellations between 02/01/2025 and before 03/14/2025 will receive a 50% refund of fees paid. Confirmed registrants who cancel on or after 03/15/2025, or fail to attend, will be charged 100% of the registration fee and are not entitled to a refund. Conference registrations are transferable to other associates within your organization or can be transferred toward a Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship certificate course(s). You must register for that course(s) by May 31, 2025. There is a $100 fee for transfers after 03/15/2025.
What is the non-solicitation policy?
In order to promote collaboration and an open exchange of information to be enjoyed by all members, Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship maintains a policy of non-solicitation. This means Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship members, guests, and teaching fellows are not to be solicited for business from other Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship members, guests, and teaching fellows. No one is to introduce themselves for the sole purpose of selling their products or services. Participants may not contact other members online for the sole purpose of selling their products or services. Members may not share member contact information with non-members. However, it is permissible for a member to discuss his/her services or provide additional information to a prospective client in response to an inquiry requesting such information.
What is the dress code?
Conference attendees typically dress in business casual attire. The average high/low temperature for Maryland in April is 67/44 degrees. There will likely be some wellness and/or mindful movement sessions throughout the program, so if you are interested in opportunities for light exercise, pack accordingly.
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