10 - 11 March 2026 | MELBOURNE

Leadership for a Greener Future

As global temperatures rise and environmental impacts become increasingly evident, the need for effective leadership has never been more pressing. From bolstering essential green skills and capabilities, to embedding sustainability at the core of business frameworks and practice, leaders must continue to rapidly adapt if they are to maintain a competitive advantage for the future.

Join the Sustainability Leaders 2026 and gain actionable insights into navigating today’s most critical climate and environmental challenges. Designed with strategy and tactics at its core, the event will equip leaders with the tools, connections and vision needed to deliver on key business priorities – all while protecting our people and planet for a greener more sustainable future.

Past Speaker Spotlight

Emma Stewart

Chief Sustainability Officer
 

Shamina Singh

Founder & President, Center for Inclusive Growth, Executive Vice President Sustainability

Renee Morin

Chief Sustainability Officer
 

Sir David King

Founder & Chair
 

Siobhan Toohill

Chief Sustainability Officer
 

Justine Rowe

Chief Sustainability Officer
 

Daniella Foster

Global VP & Head, Public Affairs, Science & Sustainability, Consumer Health

Professor Steve Evans

Chief Sustainability Officer
 

Andreas Ahrens

Head of Climate

Brooke Donnelly

General Manager

Dr. Stefanos Fotiou

Director

Kevin Rabinovitch

Global Vice President, Sustainability

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Content by leaders, for leaders

Our content is expertly researched and curated with insights from Connect Media’s network of industry specialists. Timely and tailored, it sparks innovation, tackles key industry challenges, and provides the skills and tools for future business success.

Key Themes

How can sustainability strategy become a catalyst for innovation, growth, and long-term value creation in a rapidly changing world? 

How can businesses strategically allocate resources, leverage data and implement innovative technologies to maximise sustainability impact and accelerate a green transition? 

How can we collaboratively forge more resilient ecosystems and communities through regenerative practices and nature-based solutions?

  • How are businesses supporting cities and communities adapt to climate change?
  • How are businesses channelling capital towards adaption and resilience? 
  • How are businesses driving bold bold innovations in the rapidly evolving blue economy sector?
  • How are leaders delivering sustainable and profitable solutions to a green transition? 

More program details to come

Event Pricing

SINGLE DELEGATE PASS

EARLY BIRD

$1595 + GST

STANDARD

$1995 + GST

5 DELEGATE PASSES INCLUDES 2 FREE

EARLY BIRD

$4785 + GST

STANDARD

$5985 + GST

What’s included in my delegate pass
Access to Full Event Program
Exclusive Networking Opportunities
Executive Insights & Event Content

Delegate Registration is strictly for in-house Sustainability Executives and Professionals from consumer or government facing organisations. If you are a Service Provider to sustainability executives, please email lachlanw@connectmedia.com to discuss your involvement.

Registrations will be reviewed for the correct rate, Connect Media reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone not paying the correct rate. Furthermore, we will not be responsible for travel costs if you do not pay the correct rate.

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Our Partners

Become A Partner

The Sustainability Leaders is Australia’s premier event for in-house sustainability professionals. We focus on actionable insights and real-world solutions by bringing together the leading voices shaping the sector. Every year we refine our event model to unlock greater value for our partners and to ensure that our delegation’s expectations are exceeded. 

Whether you’re looking for brand visibility, lead generation or exclusive event networking opportunities, our sponsorship packages are tailor made and designed to maximise your ROI. 

Please get in touch if you’d like to discuss what these opportunities could look like for you and your brand. 

PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Lachlan Watts
Event Partnership Executive
Tel: +61 420 973 613
Email: lachlanw@connectmedia.com

GENERAL ENQUIRIES

Tel: +61 2 8004 8590
Email: team@connectmedia.com

Connect with these companies attending

Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with the industry’s most prominent brands at The Sustainability Leaders. Explore the companies already confirmed and secure your chance to network with the best in the business.

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Venue & Accomodation

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Sustainability Content Council

Our content council convenes industry experts and influential voices from across Australia to shape Summit discussions. Their insights ensure the program addresses the most pressing challenges, emerging opportunities, and groundbreaking innovations driving the future of sustainability.

Sheila Nguyen

Former Head of Sustainability ANZ |
Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer

Stephen Forshaw

Chief Representative ANZ
& the Pacific

Brooke Sprott

Head of Sustainable
Business & Communications

Amanda Bartley

Head of Sustainability, Communication,
Diversity and Inclusion

Sally Mangan

Senior Sustainability Manager
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s included in my delegate pass?

A Delegate Pass includes access to all sessions, refreshment breaks, networking lunches, and access to provided speaker presentations. Please note: Sharing of speaker presentation’s is subject to approval from the guest speaker. One delegate ticket is entry for one person only, passes cannot be shared. Organiser’s reserve the right to deny entry to anyone not registered.

Is there a group booking discount?

Yes – groups of 3 people or more are entitled to a discount. Full discount information is available on our registration page. If you have any questions about how group bookings work, please contact team@connectmedia.com

Can I transfer my pass?

A delegate pass is entry for one person only, passes cannot be shared. A substitute delegate is welcome at any time prior to the event, provided the request is made in writing to team@connectmedia.com

How do I receive my delegate pass?

Following the completion of your registration, you will receive an email confirmation. We will contact you via email the day prior to the event with a QR code, to make your arrival as seamless as possible have your QR e-ticket ready and visible on your device.

Is media registration available?

No, this is a closed and confidential event. Media registrations are not available.

Cancellation Policy:

A full refund less a $250 (GST Inclusive) processing fee is applicable on cancellation requests made in writing within 10 days of registration. No refunds are available for cancellations made more than 10 days after registration. Where Connect Media is required to reschedule the event in the interest of the event partner’s and guests, your pass will be automatically transferred to the rescheduled dates. Should Connect Media be unable to offer, deliver or fulfil any engagement within 12 months, you will be entitled to a full refund.

What is a Service Provider?

A service provider refers to an individual or organisation who supplies products and/or services to the primary audience of the event.

Will there be a delegate list available?

No, Connect Media does not provide delegate lists to non-partner attendees.

Fraudulent activities

We’ve been alerted to instances of companies proposing to purchase and sell lists of attendees for our events. Please be assured, we do not engage in the sale or distribution of event-related data. Such companies have no association with us, and we are actively working to halt these deceptive practices.

Regrettably, this type of scam is not uncommon in the media industry. Any information purported to originate from our events and offered by a third party would be completely fabricated. Should you have doubts about the legitimacy of a potential supplier, we urge you to contact us directly.

For any additional questions please contact us on 02 8004 8590 or team@connectmedia.com.

Delegate Pass:

Delegate Pass includes access to all sessions, refreshment breaks, networking lunches, networking drinks reception, and access to approved speaker presentations/on demand content. Please note: Sharing of speaker presentation’s is subject to approval from the guest speaker. One delegate ticket is entry for one person only, passes cannot be shared. Organiser’s reserve the right to deny entry to anyone not registered.

Digital Pass (only applicable for digital events):

A digital pass is valid for the use of 1 user and provides access to live content, inclusive of all keynotes, and sessions. The pass also includes access to approved speaker presentations/on demand content; this will be available to you via email in the week following the event. Please note: Sharing of speaker presentation’s is subject to approval from the guest speaker. Access must not be shared by multiple user’s or redistributed in any way. Organiser’s reserve the right to deny access to anyone who is found violating the above terms.

Payment & Discounts:

Only one promotional discount code can be applied per registrant. All prices and promotions are valid at the time of purchase only and may not be redeemed after the point of purchase.

Registrations will be reviewed for the correct rate, Connect Media reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone not paying the correct rate. Furthermore, we will not be responsible for travel costs if you do not pay the correct rate.

Organiser’s Rights:

Connect Media and Communications Group Pty Ltd endeavours to ensure the conference programme and speaker line-up is correct at the time of the event. All advertised details are correct at time of publishing. Due to unforeseen circumstances Connect Media and Communications Group Pty Ltd reserves the right to alter the programme prior to the event without notice. We also reserve the right to cancel or postpone the event. Where Connect Media is unable to run the event in the next 12 months (from the date of the event), you will be entitled to a full refund. In the unlikely event that it is cancelled or postponed, no compensation will be provided for cancelled/amended travel arrangements.

Connect Media and Communications Group Pty Ltd reserves the right to deny access to any individual that engages in or is alleged to engage in practices that are considered unprofessional and inappropriate for a business conference. We reserve the right to deny access to delegates that may affect the client / vendor ratio of attendance in favour of the interests of sponsors and commercial partners of the event.

In registering for this event, delegates grant permission to Connect Media and Communications Group Pty Ltd to take and to have full and free use of video/photographs containing their image/likeness for promotional use. Should a delegate not agree to the above image release, they must advise team@connectmedia.com.

Cancellation Policy:

A substitute delegate is welcome at any time provided the request is made in writing. A full refund less a $250 (GST Inclusive) processing fee is applicable on cancellation requests made in writing within 10 days of registration. No refunds are available for cancellations made more than 10 days after registration. Where Connect Media is required to reschedule the event in the interest of the event partner’s and guests, your pass will be automatically transferred to the rescheduled dates. Should you be provided with a credit note at the discretion of the event organisers, this credit is valid for the specified amount of passes, and not the monetary value. Should Connect Media be unable to offer, deliver or fulfil any engagement within 12 months, you will be entitled to a full refund.

Event Delivery:

In case of a change in government restrictions and advice, Connect Media reserves the right to make the decision to deliver the event completely digital, or completely in person. Should you hold a different pass, you are entitled to move your registration to digital/in person, or receive a credit for the following edition of the event.

Privacy Disclosure:

We take your privacy seriously. Information collected on this registration will be held in the strictest of confidence on a secure database. This information may be used in order to contact you regarding future events, product development and services offered. If you do not wish to be contacted please email team@connectmedia.com. To view our full privacy policy please visit: https://dashboard.connectmedia.com/privacy-policy/.

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