The Purpose Conference, Australia's most anticipated purpose-driven business conference, is set to return for its 2023 edition on the 8th and 9th of November. Held at the iconic Carriageworks in Sydney, this two-day event promises to be a beacon of inspiration and innovation in the realm of sustainability and social impact business. With four pivotal themes and a star-studded lineup of speakers and artists, the Purpose Conference is poised to leave an indelible mark on the global business landscape.

In a groundbreaking move to tackle the climate crisis, Planet FWD, the leading decarbonization platform for consumer companies, has just launched an AI-powered decarbonization platform specifically designed for the food and beverage industry.

In an era where wellness and cultural representation are at the forefront of our consciousness, Sajani Amarasiri, the founder of Kola Goodies, is on a mission to blend the two seamlessly. With a focus on creating delicious tea and superfood lattes inspired by her South Asian heritage, Kola Goodies aims to increase cultural representation and equity, from seed to shelf, in the wellness industry.

Darin Olien’s groundbreaking work sheds light on what he terms 'Fatal Conveniences'—everyday products and habits that silently undermine our health and environment.

In an era marked by growing awareness of the need for businesses to make a positive impact on society and the environment, The Shed 28 (TS/28) emerges as a trailblazing purposeful growth company that wields marketing, creativity, and innovation as powerful tools for change. Founded five years ago by Rupen Desai and Ranjit Jathanna, TS/28 is on a mission to build businesses that align with our collective conscience and unlock new value models that benefit multi-stakeholders while scaling impact at every level.

As a composer in the world of music and film, Sebastian Rinnebach learned firsthand the transformative power of sound and its influence on our emotions. However, a personal health crisis, marked by stress-induced hearing loss in his right ear, introduced him to anxiety on an unprecedented scale. It was in this challenging period that he discovered the profound impact of breathing exercise on stress management and anxiety reduction. This experience led to the creation of '59 Breaths'—a groundbreaking app seamlessly integrating personalized breathing exercises with real-time biofeedback tracking, poised to redefine mental fitness.

Points4Purpose (P4P) is an innovative venture that's redefining the connection between corporate objectives and community advancement. It is a loyalty program that allows people to shop, save, and convert their cash back into a cash donation to their favorite cause.

SOURCE Global was founded out of the desire to tackle one of humanity’s biggest challenges: access to clean drinking water. It’s the world’s first renewable drinking water system that is clean, safe, made entirely off-grid, usable almost anywhere in the world.

RIVET is a social impact venture that channels the collective economic power of young people to fund their work as social innovators.

Intrepid Travel is a certified B Corporation and a leading small group adventure travel company, offering over 1,100 escorted tours worldwide with an average of 10 travelers per tour. Their tours are guided by local tour guides, emphasize the use of public transport, and support locally owned accommodations. As a B Corporation, Intrepid is committed to social and environmental responsibility, balancing profit with purpose.

In today's marketplace, consumers are increasingly looking to align their purchasing decisions with their values. Purpose-driven sales — a sales strategy that emphasizes the purpose and social impact of a product or service — has become an essential aspect of many companies' marketing strategies. Purpose-driven sales prioritize the positive impact a product or service can have on society and the environment over purely profit-driven motives. This approach has gained significant traction in recent years as consumers have become more socially and environmentally conscious.

In today's dynamic business environment, employee activism has emerged as a prominent force shaping the relationship between companies and their workforce. How can leaders successfully adjust in this transformed landscape? How can they effectively foster productive interactions with their employees, which mend and fortify the corporate culture?