The 6th Annual Leaders on Purpose CEO Summit was held during the UN General Assembly in New York City, September 20th -21st, 2023.

The event revolved around the theme "Shared Planet, Shared Future, Shared Purpose - Cross-Sector Leaders Driving Collaborative Transformation for a Purpose First Economy."

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Inspiring the world's leading CEOs to forge a purpose-driven future, enhance economic stability and prosperity, and overcome interconnected global challenges through inclusive collaboration, strategic innovation, and sustainable solutions. The Leaders on Purpose Community and Ecosystem is raising the bar for businesses and investors to drive purpose-driven transformation through sustainable, scalable solutions. At the event, top-level leaders representing over $1 trillion in capital, over 2 million pioneering employees, and changemakers, came together to align their efforts, build trust, and exchange novel approaches to doing business that were future-oriented and aligned with their commitments to society and the planet. Over 22 countries are now working on legislation to support purpose-driven business following the 2020 Call for the Purpose Economy. 

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Leaders on Purpose harnesses the collective power of leaders across all sectors committed to building a sustainable and equitable world. Through thought-provoking discussions, interactive workshops, and transformative collaborations, participants explored novel strategies and bold solutions that merge profitability with purpose. This unique convergence of diverse perspectives, encompassing business, government, civil society, and academia, fosters cross-sectoral alliances and nurtures a collaborative ecosystem for positive change that serves all. This event also played a significant role in building momentum leading up to COP28, serving as a dynamic platform to propel the agenda for purpose-driven business leadership and climate forward.