Green Business Forum
Green Business Forum 2025 is coming up!
When & where: 21 November 2025 · Kilen, Copenhagen Business School
Do you have a green idea you’d like to bring to life – or a challenge you’d like fresh perspectives on? Then join us for a full day of inspiration, dialogue, and collaboration.
This year’s focus
Green Business Forum is broad and inclusive – but in 2025 we zoom in on:
- Sustainability in an era of geopolitical instability with new political perspectives at EU level
At the Forum, academia, students, and business professionals meet to discuss, test, and advance ideas for the green transition.
Programme
Please note that the programme is subject to change and will be updated continuously until the event.
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| 8:00 - 9:00 | Forum Breakfast Join us for an informal breakfast in the Forum area. Drop in for a bun and a chat, or grab a coffee before heading out to the first session. |
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| 9:00 - 9:30 |
Economy within Planetary Boundaries Track, part 1. Exploring New Perspectives on Change Toward a Sustainable Economic Future. K.s.48 |
International Climate Rulings and the Implications for Business. K.s.54
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Case by Case: Sustainability for real world impact. 9:00 -10:30 Mezzanine
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Economy within Planetary Boundaries Track, part 2. For Future Business Leaders: Seven Principles for Change by The Green Youth Movement. K.s.48 |
Consumption based emissions. Citizens, businesses and the municipalities. K.s.54
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Green Transition for Societal Resiliency: The Potential of Urban Gardening. CBS Permahaven booth in the Atrium
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How can Europe balance competitiveness, security, and climate action? w/ Kaya Partners K.2.53
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Economy within Planetary Boundaries Track, part 3. Presentation and discussion of a Cross-university Initiative on Economy within Planetary Boundaries. Mezzanine |
Deforestation-free Supply Chains: How to overcome knowledge gaps to obtain successful implementation. 11:00-12:15 K.2.53
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Invitational event: Beyond Unicorns: A Working Lunch on Regenerative Founding and Funding Madklubben
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The Cost of Waiting: How Delayed Climate Action Hurts Business. K.1.48
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The Power of One Step: Finding your Role in Shaping the Green Transition 11:00-12:30 K.1.43
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| 12:00 - 13:30 |
Forum Lunch Join us at the forum lunch in the Kilen Atrium. |
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Sustainable Business Micro. Join five lectures and get a certificate. K.s.43
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Green Leadership: Navigating sustainability dilemmas and paradoxes. w/CBS Leadership Centre 12:00 -14:30 K.s.48
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From Circular Thinking to Collective Doing: Building Sustainable Business Model within the Network. K.1.46
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Get Below 1.5 Degrees - Interactive Global Climate Simulation Session. 13:00 - 15:30 K.s.71
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Biodiversity and nature positive business w/CLEAN Cluster Denmark K.1.43
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ESG in Practice - How Well Do You Know Your International Value Chain? 14:45 -15:45 K.s.48 |
Speed coffee talk: Sustainability skills and competencies. 14:30 -16:00 K.2.53
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A proven format
Last year’s Forum gathered 1,000 visitors, featured 31 sessions, and welcomed 80 speakers on stage. Watch our highlights video from 2024 to get a feel for the energy and spirit here!
What to expect in 2025
The program is intentionally diverse, with something for everyone who cares about green transition and sustainable business:
- Panel debates with leading voices in sustainability
- Keynotes & talks sharing cutting-edge knowledge
- Networking sessions across sectors and disciplines
- Hands-on workshops designed to spark new solutions
Sessions range from open debates to exclusive events and student-focused activities – all organized in collaboration with companies, faculties, students, NGOs, and think tanks.
Join us!
Be part of a buzzing conference-style event that connects ideas with action.
Collaborate, exchange perspectives, and accelerate sustainable business innovation at Green Business Forum 2025.
Register here to receive updates about program and speakers. If you’d like to contribute with a session, please contact Jens Riemer at jr.go@cbs.dk.
Green Business Forum 2023 laid the groundwork for what has become one of CBS’s most anticipated sustainability events. With over 500 participants, the 2023 edition featured a variety of engaging discussions, workshops, and networking sessions, all aimed at addressing the intersection of business and sustainability. The event underscored the critical importance of integrating sustainability into business operations and demonstrated how cross-sector collaboration is key to driving the green transition.
The 2023 Forum also highlighted the active role students play in shaping the future of sustainable business. Their innovative ideas and fresh perspectives were a major focal point, further bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world application.
Held in April, Green Business Forum 2024 was a remarkable success, attracting over 1000 participants across a range of industries and sectors. The forum hosted 31 events over two days, all focused on eight carefully curated themes that addressed the most pressing challenges facing sustainable business today. From keynote speeches delivered by industry thought leaders to interactive panels led by students, the event created a unique environment for exchanging ideas and fostering collaboration.
Participants at the 2024 Forum walked away with actionable insights, stronger networks, and a renewed sense of commitment to driving sustainability forward. Business professionals gained critical knowledge on how to align sustainability with core business strategies, while students had the opportunity to directly engage with these leaders and present innovative solutions to real-world problems. Academics shared their latest research and explored new ways to integrate sustainability into educational curricula, while external stakeholders contributed valuable perspectives and feedback, helping to shape the future direction of CBS's sustainability initiatives.
Thank you for a great Green Business Forum
