The 2024 International Corporate Citizenship Conference
#BCConf24 Is Officially Open! Reserve Your Spot Today!
AGENDA | SPEAKERS | INNOVATION AWARDS | RATES | FAQs | SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
We are beyond excited to bring you all—practitioners of CSR and ESG—back together for another enlightening and inspiring event. This year's conference theme is "One," which so perfectly captures the spirit of our field as well as the reason we gather, year after year—to make our one world better, more sustainable, and more equitable. Together we focus on the work and where it's headed. One represents unity, cohesion, shared purpose—nothing could be a truer description of our corporate citizenship community. But One can also be singular—one idea, one project, one step in a better direction. Big and small, these individual “ones” are the stuff worth sharing, unpacking, celebrating, learning how to replicate and scale. That’s what the International Corporate Citizenship Conference is all about. As a CSR professional, you belong here because you’re a part of the collective One. But make no mistake, it’s your individual efforts: your case study examples, your breakout session questions, your conference notebook full of notes on next steps… that drive this show and make it worth having. And that’s why you should meet us this year in Memphis.
So, what do you say?
#BCConf24 Is Officially Open!
Take advantage of early rates and the hotel room block, while it lasts! Register for the Conference HereAN EARLY LOOK AT THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP CONFERENCE
BREAKOUT SESSIONS There's valuable content for everyone at this event, whether your focus is DE&I, corporate giving, employee volunteers, sustainability, ESG reporting, or some other facet of corporate social responsibility.
AGENDA #BCConf24 is beginning to take shape. Click here to see how each day will unfold, when you can expect main stage events, breakout sessions, networking breaks, and more. Check back for more details as the event nears.
SPEAKERS Meet the business leaders and CSR subject matter experts who will share their stories on the main stage or as panelists in our many different breakout sessions and case studies. Maybe you'd like to volunteer to join them?
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#BCConf24 Rates
NOTE: In addition to Early and Advance Rate discounts, we offer discounts to new BCCCC members (see chart above) and to teams of three or more that attend the Conference together ($100 off, per person, for any corporate team of three or more registrants). Team discounts and New Member discounts cannot be combined.
About the International Corporate Citizenship Conference
For nearly 40 years, the International Corporate Citizenship Conference (the Conference), 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.
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Explore All the Different Sponsorship Opportunities at #BCConf24 Ask About SponsoringRead More about Last Year's International Corporate Citizenship Conference
Day One at #BCConf23 The biggest event in corporate citizenship began with an introduction from the CEO of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Eelco van der Enden. This year’s conference theme, Rethinking Resilience, inspired discussions about the flexibility and agility required to attune organizations’ CSR strategies in a rapidly changing world.
Day Two at #BCConf23 Convening sponsor, Target, kicked off Day Two in Minneapolis. Target's session focused on its incredible Target Scholars program. CSR leaders and partners outlined the importance of co-creation in developing initiatives that actively support the specific needs of a community. The day continued with breakout sessions, workshops, and onsite volunteering.
Day Three at #BCConf23 After hearing from CSR leaders at GM and FedEx, and enjoying another day of breakout sessions and case studies, attendees heard from Valley Water CEO and sustainability and diversity advocate Rick Callender, who shared remarks on the intersection of racial justice and economics.
#BCConf24 | Conference FAQs
When and where is #BCConf24 happening?
The 2024 International Corporate Citizenship Conference will take place in Memphis, TN, at The Peabody Memphis, from April 28-30, 2024.
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, DE&I, 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. For a look at which companies requested an early registration alert, visit our Who Should Attend? page.
I am not an employee of a for-profit company. Can I register for #BCConf24?
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.
Who is sponsoring the event?
FedEx is the convening sponsor of this year's event, and we are thrilled to meet them in their hometown. The Conference is made possible thanks to the generous contributions of many additional sponsors. Check back for a full #BCConf24 Sponsors page. If your company is interested in Conference sponsorship opportunities, please contact us here.
How do I register? What does it cost?
Use this link to register. 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 5/2/23). The team discount is $100 off, per person, on a team of three or more registrants from the same company. 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. Team discounts and New Member discounts cannot be combined.
Is my hotel stay included?
No. You will need to book your hotel stay separately, using the #BCConf24 room block at The Peabody Memphis. Please note: the cutoff date for this room block is March 27, 2024.
Are meals included?
Yes, buffet meals will be provided according this daily agenda. You will have an opportunity to note any dietary restrictions on the Registration page.
What if I need to cancel my registration?
Any cancellation requests need to be emailed to registration@bc.edu. Conference registrants cancelling before 01/31/2024 will receive a full refund of registration fees paid. Any cancellations between 02/01/2024 and before 03/14/2024 will receive a 50% refund of fees paid. Confirmed registrants who cancel on or after 03/15/2024, 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, 2024. There is a $100 fee for transfers after 03/15/2024.
What is the dress code?
Conference attendees typically dress in business casual attire. The average high/low for Memphis is April is 73/53 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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