Agenda

2022 Supply Chain Transparency Conference

Dates: September 21 - 22, 2022

Day 1

Wednesday
September 21, 2022

11am – 12pm ET

Opening Remarks + Keynote Address

Opening remarks by Sourcemap Founder Leonardo Bonanni, followed by an engaging keynote address by Sucden’s Sustainability Manager Raphaelle Peinado.

Featuring:

  • Raphaelle Peinado, Sustainability Manager, Sucden

12:30pm – 1:30pm ET

Traceability for the Cocoa Sector

What are the common challenges facing the cocoa industry? From sustainability commitments to new regulations, hear from some of the world’s biggest cocoa brands on why they invest in traceability.

Featuring:

  • Olivier Zwolsman, Responsible Sourcing Manager Cocoa, Ferrero

  • Ricardo Romero, Global Cocoa Sustainability Manager, Mars

  • Angela Tejado-Chavez, Head of Sustainability Sourcing, Hershey

1:30pm – 2:30pm ET

Assessing the UFLPA

Experts weigh in on the aftermath of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act - what we know so far, and what we can expert moving forward.

Featuring:

  • John Foote, Partner, Kelley Drye and Warren LLP

  • Leonardo Bonanni, Founder and CEO, Sourcemap

  • Marissa Brock, Director of Policy, Sourcemap

10:30am - 11:30am

Q&A Session: Navigating GDPR Compliance

How do brands ensure they are compliant with GDPR when collecting supply chain tracing information? What constitutes personal identifying information? Featuring:

  • Tim Van Canneyt, Partner, Fieldfisher

  • Kerry Stahlin, Customer Success Manager, Sourcemap

DAY 2

Thursday
September 22, 2022

11:30AM – 12:15PM ET

Scaling Up Sustainable Supply Chains in Energy

What is next on the horizon for sustainable supply chains? Join us for a panel discussion with some of the biggest names in the renewable energy sector.

  • Juan Muldoon, Partner, Energize Ventures

  • Leonardo Bonanni, Founder and CEO, Sourcemap

4:30PM - 4:45pm ET

Closing Remarks, Day 2

Closing remarks by Leonardo Bonanni, Founder & CEO, Sourcemap

12:30PM – 1:05PM ET

The Business Case for Traceability

Understanding where your products come from is good for business. Hear from sustainability leaders on why companies should invest in traceability for the long-term.

  • David Williams, Corporate Social Responsibility Manager, Williams-Sonoma

  • Linda Patentas, Customer Success Manager, Sourcemap

3:30PM - 4:30PM ET

Evolution of EU Due Diligence Law

Laws governing supply chain across Europe are changing fast, with due diligence legislation being proposed to manage environmental and human rights risks. Here’s what you need to know to prepare for what’s coming.

  • Nevena Simidjiyska, Partner, Fox Rothschild LLP

  • Amanda Levitt, Partner, Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg

  • Jan Noterdaeme, Senior Advisor and Co-Founder, CSR Europe

  • Giorgia Miccoli, Project Manager (EU Affairs), CSR Europe

12PM – 12:30PM ET

Q&A Session with Ferrero

Join us for a moderated Q+A session with Ferrero’s Head of Responsible Sourcing Nicola Somenzi.

1:30PM – 2:30PM ET

Navigating Forced Labor Laws

A policy deep-dive into the forced labor due diligence regulations that are transforming global supply chains, from the US to the EU and beyond. Featuring:

  • Nate Herman, SVP of Policy, American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA)

  • Blake Harden, VP of International Trade, Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA)

  • Gavin Bade, International Trade Reporter, Politico

2:30PM - 3:30PM ET

Keynote Address

Featuring:

  • Shanel Orton, Director of Responsible Materials and Traceability, VF Corporation