Why attend
Who attends
The conference brings together 200+ cross-functional decision makers from leading brands.
What makes this event different?
Senior thoughtleaders return year after year because Innovation Forum brings brands, manufacturers and regulators into one room as equals, with no single interest group setting the agenda and no press in the room. Conversations stay focused on what’s deliverable now and how to push ambitions further.
Off the record
Held under the Chatham House rule to promote candid conversation that drives real progress. The hard questions, uncomfortable truths and reality of mistakes. This isn’t a PR platform. It is a space for genuine dialogue.
No PowerPoint or scripts
No presentations, no jargon, no scripted panels. All sessions are structured for dynamic discussion and audience participation.
Networking that works
We cap attendance to ensure an intimate forum that brings together the right stakeholders. Every conversation is relevant. Every meeting is valuable. And every connection matters.
Practical, hands-on format
You won’t be sat in a large room listening for two days. There’s a major focus on audience participation, interaction and problem solving. Come prepared with questions, ideas, solutions and be ready to get involved.
2026 Advisory board
AIM-Progress
Executive Director
Novartis
Director, Human Rights
Schneider Electric
Vice President, Sustainable Procurement Global Supply Chain
RCW Strategic Consulting Ltd
Strategic Business and Human Rights Consultant
Mondelēz International
Senior Director Global Social Sustainability and Stakeholder Engagement
2026 Marketing partners
2026 Highlight video
""Bringing together diverse perspectives across industries, the conversations went beyond ambition—diving into the real challenges and opportunities of driving responsible sourcing and social impact at scale. Grateful for the meaningful discussions, new connections, and fresh perspectives.""
Sustainability Specialist / Social Impact and Sourcing
Mango
""Innovation Forum's Responsible Sourcing & Ethical Trade in London felt like a breath of fresh air I didn’t realise I needed. It gave me a moment to slow down from the KPIs, risk assessment, and procedures, and reconnect with the real point of all this: people.""
Group Responsible Sourcing Specialist
Ontex Global
""It is one of the best executed events I have participated in. There is a genuinely open mindset across participants and the networking has been great.""
Director of Compliance Products
Qarma
""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.""
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.""
Head of Responsible Business Advisory
Partner Africa
""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.""
Global Sales Manager
Ulula
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17th - 18th March 2027
London, UK
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