2025 Conference
Leadership Now: Innovating for a Sustainable World
April 23, 2025
8 a.m. — 6 p.m.
Buffalo Niagara Marriott, 1340 Millersport Highway, Amherst NY
Gain the latest insights and practical strategies at the intersection of business and sustainability from experts in corporate, higher education and nonprofit sectors. At this year’s leadership conference, you’ll build skills that will empower you to drive real change: actionable tools, fresh perspectives and a powerful network to make a lasting impact and drive sustainable development that’s good for the planet and your bottom line.
Hosted by the University at Buffalo School of Management’s Center for Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness and the school’s Global Programs Office, in collaboration with the Civil Society Unit and the Academic Impact Initiative of the United Nations Department of Global Communications.
The conference will feature three different tracks that allow you to choose your area of focus:
- Innovative Leadership for Sustainable Solutions: Explore how leaders can use innovation to address sustainability challenges with an emphasis on creative problem-solving and the role of technology as highlighted by the U.N.’s Global Digital Compact of the Pact for the Future.
- Global Collaboration for Innovation: Focus on how cross-cultural collaboration is driving innovation and how diverse perspectives can be used to solve global issues.
- Transformative Leadership in a Changing World: Discover how the role of leaders is evolving to navigate complex global challenges with a strong focus on adaptive leadership and resilience.
Keynote Speaker: Robert Skinner
Deputy Director and Chief of Partnerships and Global Engagement, Department of Global Communications, United Nations
Jennifer VanDewater
Vice President Enterprise Sustainability, Health, and Authenticity, Rich's Products
Daniela Goya Tocchetto
Assistant Professor of Organization and Human Resources, University at Buffalo
Emily Grijalva
Associate Professor Organization and Human Resources, University at Buffalo
Charles Abramo
Group Vice President-HR, Delaware North
Ryan Besecker
Director of Supply Chain Policy & Sustainability, Moog
Anupama Pasricha
Dean, School of Business, St. Catherine University
Felipe Queipo
Program Management and Communications Officer, United Nations
Erin Komorowski
Executive Vice President, Sustainability, M&T Bank
Adam Rome
Professor of Environment and Sustainability, University at Buffalo
Robert Neubert
Clinical Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship Operations Management and Strategy, University at Buffalo
Ashley Wetzel
Talent Acquisition Manager, Edwards Vacuum
Additional speakers and the full conference agenda will be announced soon.
- $199 - Standard rate
- $158 - UB Faculty/Staff/Student rate with code "CLOEINTDSCT"
- $99 - Nonprofit rate with code "CLOENPRFT"
There are many opportunities to support the Center for Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness conference through our sponsorship packages.
The nearest airport to the University at Buffalo is the Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), located eight miles from campus, followed by the Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG), located 14 miles from campus. Uber, Lyft or taxi services are the best way to get to and from the airport.
We have reserved a block of hotel rooms at the Marriott Buffalo Niagara for the conference from April 22 - 23, 2025.
Rooms are available from $126 per night.
The last day to book with the group rate is March 25, 2025.