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Bringing together sectors to embed human rights and sustainability into global commodity supply chains.

We convene supply chain leaders who are ready to move beyond compliance checkboxes and siloed responsibility agendas. This conference series critically examines the greatest risks and opportunities in responsible sourcing and commodity supply chains.

With a focus on cross-commodity learning, we’ll assess how to drive nature-resilience throughout the entire value chain.

Expect off-the-record, interactive, dynamic, and focused sessions where your expertise drives the conversation, tackling what’s working, what’s failing, and what comes next for ethical trade in an uncertain world.

Conference editions

March

In-person

Cross-sector

Responsible Sourcing and Ethical Trade Forum

18th - 19th March 2026

London, UK

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November

In-person

Cross-sector

Sustainable Commodities and Landscapes Forum

3rd - 4th November 2026

Amsterdam, Netherlands

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"It was a great event, both in terms of people as well as on content. Whether it’s the Chatham house rules, or the clear moderation that it’s not about boasting successful stories only, it allowed for open and honest sharing of knowledge."

Agnes Johan

Head, Blended Finance
Rabobank

"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

Novartis
Director, Human Rights

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

Thomas Randal

Ulula
Global Sales Manager

Who attends

70% key decision makers

60+ brands, suppliers and retailers

Finance, policy and key stakeholders driving cross-industry transformation

Key themes

Climate resilience

How are leading companies aligning mitigation and adaptation strategies across their procurement and sourcing operations to manage climate risk and future-proof supply chains.

Worker voice

Practical approaches for amplifying worker voice across complex supply chains, from grievance mechanisms to equity initiatives that drive real improvements in labour conditions.

Regenerative landscapes

Real-world, practical examples of the landscape approach in action with lessons learned across geographies, commodities and actors.

Governance and regulation

Explore how emerging legislation, investor expectations, and boardroom accountability are reshaping responsible sourcing. And how governance can turn compliance pressures into sustained impact.