[May 14, 2026] Pre-Benevity Live Briefing
In the session, we covered:
- The theme — When It Matters Most. This year's conference is framed as a leadership survival strategy, built around connecting with 400+ brands to navigate a shifting CSR landscape together.
- The speaker lineup. Highlights include Mick Ebeling (Not Impossible Labs), Dr. John Brothers, Molly Porter (Wells Fargo) alongside leaders from Shell Canada and Novartis, and debuting the brand new State of Corporate Purpose 2026 report.
- The three-day schedule. Tuesday kicks off with workshops and the welcome reception; Wednesday is the main conference day with keynotes, panels and networking; Thursday closes with breakout sessions and the Goodies Awards.
- What's new in 2026. A new Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship strategy and measurement workshop (earns two CPE credits), a redesigned product playground, the Community Cafe, the Goodness Garden, a wellness lounge and the Benevity Live app challenge.
- The Benevity Live! app. How to download it, set up your profile, build your session schedule and turn on notifications — available starting tomorrow.
- The Benevity Community. How to join, find your industry or location group, connect with fellow attendees before Arizona and earn your Benevity Live! profile badge.
