Responsible Sourcing and Ethical Trade Forum

18th - 19th March 2026

London, UK

Responsible Sourcing and Ethical Trade Forum

Maintaining momentum in an uncertain landscape

18th - 19th March 2026

London, UK

Registration open for 2026

How we can drive strategies that protect rights and build resilience

This two-day forum convenes senior leaders, experts, and change-makers from across global supply chains to tackle the pressing challenges of responsible sourcing and ethical trade. Participants will explore how businesses can move beyond compliance, embed responsible sourcing into operations, and create measurable impact for workers and communities.

Through interactive sessions, case studies, and cross-industry dialogue, the conference will uncover practical solutions, highlight opportunities for collaboration, and chart a path toward systemic change in the way goods are sourced, produced, and traded.

 

Chatham House rules
Open and honest debate
No PowerPoints or scipts
Practical learnings
50+ speakers
200+ attendees
30+ practical sessions

Agenda highlights

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18th March 2026

Day 1 

  • Boardroom buy-in: If it isn’t compliance, what’s going to drive momentum in business and human rights?
  • The global legislative landscape: What’s happening, what’s not, and what’s still TBC?
  • Rights, resilience, ROI: How procurement can manage social risk amid global disruption and supply volatility

 

 

19th March 2026

Day 2 

  • From emissions to equity: How to integrate worker rights into a robust decarbonisation strategy
  • The right to a non-toxic environment: How stronger environmental stewardship can protect human rights
  • Climate adaptation case studies: Protecting workers in a changing climate

 

 

Download our brochure

The brochure includes more information on who attends, our conference style and how to get involved.

Who attends

Everyone in the room contributes a piece to the puzzle of solutions. We create a space for genuine connection, grounded in exchange of expertise.

 

 

80% senior representatives
Key leaders accross the industry

"The Other Room format helped us move past surface-level conversations and dive into what really matters. It captured IF’s mission perfectly – fostering off-the-record, open, and honest conversations that push the agenda forward."

Aditi Wanchoo

Director, Human Rights
Novartis

"Innovation Forum creates a constructive space that fosters great debate and interactions. It's become a key event for Partner Africa to take part in."

Rosie Akester

Head of Responsible Business Advisory
Partner Africa

"As always, it was a great and insightful 2-days event ! It is one of the few events with very honest testimonials with a diversity of points of views and experiences."

Thomas Radal

Global Sales Manager
Ulula

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18th - 19th March 2026

London, United Kingdom