2nd Edition

SUSTAINABILITY PRACTICALLY & WITH RESULTS

An impact that counts – both ecologically and economically. Experience and results directly from companies.

Impact Hub, Brno·1 October 2026

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Who Will Introduce Their Story?

Leading companies sharing real sustainability results

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Speakers

Learn from those who are doing it

Keynote SpeakerPanel Discussion

Anna Krotova

Sustainability Lead

Picnic Technologies

Keynote Speaker

David Katz

Founder & CEO

Plastic Bank

Panel Discussion

Guillermo Andres Angeleri

Corporate Sustainability Lead

Zentiva Group

Leader Circle

Martina Šmídlová

Předsedkyně představenstva

ŠMÍDL HOLDING

Leader Circle

Ivo Pšikal

CEO

BUFAB CZ

More speakers coming soon...

Conference Topics

We are continuously fine-tuning the program based on confirmed speakers. Expect deep insights into current sustainability challenges.

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Packaging Strategy: Turning PPWR into an Opportunity

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Packaging Strategy: Turning PPWR into an Opportunity

Don't just follow regulations—find a way to save. Discover how the right material choices and a deep understanding of PPWR exemptions can protect your margins and simplify logistics across the EU.

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Profitable Buildings: Efficiency and Biodiversity in Practice

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Profitable Buildings: Efficiency and Biodiversity in Practice

Forget about "green" solutions for image only. We focus on comprehensive energy self-sufficiency, functional biodiversity, and modern technologies that turn your real estate into low-cost, profitable assets.

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The Power of Data & Product Identification

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The Power of Data & Product Identification

Unlock the hidden value of your data. Explore how product identification streamlines processes, cuts costs, and enables a true circular economy. Get ready for the Digital Product Passport (DPP), where data transparency starts at the very beginning of the supply chain.

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The CSO Agenda: From Theory to Daily Reality

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The CSO Agenda: From Theory to Daily Reality

Drawing from the acclaimed book "How to be a Chief Sustainability Officer" by Anna Krotova and Jennifer Geary, we look at what the role actually entails in practice—followed by a panel discussion with leading CSOs.

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Strategic Self-Sufficiency & Material Optimization

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Strategic Self-Sufficiency & Material Optimization

Learn how to achieve maximum independence in production. Discover why material composition is no longer just about 'being green' — it’s a critical driver for cost control, market competitiveness, and meeting evolving customer expectations.

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LCA/EPD: Ecodesign as a Competitive Weapon, Not a Duty

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LCA/EPD: Ecodesign as a Competitive Weapon, Not a Duty

How a properly setup ecodesign saves materials and reduces production costs? Learn how other companies turned LCA and EPD from an administrative burden into an argument when negotiating with customers and in public procurement.

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ESG That is Fun: How to Get People on Board Without Lectures and Rules

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ESG That is Fun: How to Get People on Board Without Lectures and Rules

Mandatory e-learning and bulletin boards do not work. Learn how specific companies motivate employees to ESG topics in a playful and competitive way – and how to turn internal culture into one of the strongest sustainability tools with measurable results.

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Sustainable Finance Without Confusion: Loans, Bonds and Taxonomy in Practice

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Sustainable Finance Without Confusion: Loans, Bonds and Taxonomy in Practice

EU Taxonomy doesn't look like an opportunity – until you know how to read it. Learn how companies actually secured preferential financing, what banks really demand and how to avoid the most common mistakes when preparing a green bond structure.

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Three Tiers Behind Your Supplier: Data and Due Diligence Without Chaos

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Three Tiers Behind Your Supplier: Data and Due Diligence Without Chaos

Don't know what's happening deep in your supply chain? Learn how companies have introduced smart procurement, how they collect and use data from across the chain and how to handle CSRD and CSDDD requirements without it becoming a multi-year project.

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Where AI Saves Time, Energy and Money in Your Company Right Now

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Where AI Saves Time, Energy and Money in Your Company Right Now

No visions of the future – right here, right now. Concrete use cases from practice. Learn where AI is really helping companies reduce consumption, optimize processes and handle ESG reporting in production, logistics and administration.

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Energy and Battery Revolution – Prepare for Changes That Are Already Happening

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Energy and Battery Revolution – Prepare for Changes That Are Already Happening

Battery directive, energy origin requirements, energy data management – all these impact production and operation sooner than most companies expect. Learn how other companies have prepared their operations and how to turn energy strategy into a savings tool, not just a compliance exercise.

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Logistics & Transport – Fewer Kilometers, Lower Costs, Cleaner Scope 3

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Logistics & Transport – Fewer Kilometers, Lower Costs, Cleaner Scope 3

Transport emissions are under growing pressure – from customers and regulators. Learn how companies recalculate routes, change transport models and work with data to reduce costs while handling Scope 3 reporting.

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Water As An Overlooked Production Risk

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Water As An Overlooked Production Risk

Water is an invisible cost item for many manufacturing companies – until drought, price hikes or audits come. Learn how companies map consumption, introduce closed loops and turn water management into real savings with a return on investment in single-digit years.

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What Awaits You

A full day designed to deliver real value.

Keynotes & Panels

Thought leadership from top CSOs and sustainability pioneers. Engaging panel discussions with audience interaction.

Case Projects

Selected companies present their sustainability projects – real budgets, real timelines, real outcomes.

Effective Workshops

Hands-on sessions in smaller groups. Solve your specific challenges with expert guidance.

Business Networking

Industry table discussions, Beyond Village expo, and structured networking to build connections that last.

Industry & Topic Tables

On the main stage, we set up 10–15 themed tables, each led by an experienced facilitator. Pick the topic closest to your business, sit down with peers, and dive deep into real use cases and practical solutions.

10–15Themed Tables

10Seats per Table

1Expert Facilitator

Why BEYOND TODAY?

BEYOND TODAY is not another sustainability conference. It's where theory meets reality – a space for leaders who are implementing, not just discussing.

We bring together CSOs, sustainability managers, board members, and innovators who share what actually works – the wins, the failures, and the numbers behind them.

After a successful 1st edition in 2025, we're back – bigger, sharper, and with even more actionable content.

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Real cases, real data

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No greenwashing

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Actionable takeaways

2nd Edition

Building on the success of our 2025 inaugural edition. New format, more speakers, deeper dives.

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Program

October 1, 2026 – Full Day

Day 1 – Conference

Morning Program

8:30 – 9:30

Registration

9:30 – 9:45

Opening (welcome words)

9:45 – 10:00

Welcome words - City of BRNO

10:00 – 10:30

Keynote #1: Anna Krotova

– How to be a Chief Sustainability Officer

10:30 – 11:15

Panel Discussion

– Moderated discussion of 4 top sustainability officers

11:15 – 11:50

Coffee break

11:50 – 12:30

When it worked and when it didn't

– Fireside chat with companies about real projects

12:30 – 13:30

Lunch

Afternoon Program

Main Stage

Workshop Sky (40)

Workshop Yellow (25)

Workshop Grey (16)

13:30 – 14:15

Keynote #2 - David Katz + Partner

14:15 – 15:00

Leader Circle - 5 entrepreneurs, visionaries, leaders

15:00 – 15:30

Coffee Break + Beyond Village Tour

15:30 – 16:30

Project Lab – 3 companies, 3 examples, 3 challenges

Workshop #1

Workshop #2

Workshop #3

Workshop #1

Workshop #2

Workshop #3

16:30 – 16:45

Coffee Break + Beyond Village Tour

16:45 – 18:00

Industry & Topic Tables

18:00

Drinks & Networking

Registration for workshops and 'Industry & Topic Tables' will be available later, once all speakers and topics are confirmed.

Day 2 – Company Tour

09:00 – 12:00

October 2, 2026

Visit selected companies and see sustainability projects in action. Details TBA.

Who Is This For?

BEYOND TODAY brings together people who turn sustainability from a report into a real competitive advantage.

✓This conference is designed for

✓CSOs, ESG & Sustainability managers
✓Board members & C-suite executives
✓Corporate strategy & compliance leads
✓Finance professionals exploring green finance
✓Supply chain & operations leaders
✓Companies starting their sustainability journey
✓Public administration and regulators

✕Probably not the best fit for

✕Those expecting purely theoretical academic talks
✕Vendors looking for a sales pitch platform
✕Consultants and service providers (the event is exclusively for in-house corporate teams and peer-to-peer sharing with a strict no-sale policy)

What They Said About 2025

Feedback from attendees of the inaugural edition

Plenty of truly relevant connections in a relaxed and open atmosphere. The only pity was that I didn't have a chance to catch all the workshops and keynotes :))

I definitely came up with a lot of new ideas regarding the internal approach to sustainable initiatives within our company. Colleagues offered very interesting and valuable examples of how they approach reporting, projects, and ESG.

Finally, a conference that deals with practice, and I am thrilled about it! And also that it is here in Brno! :)

Hope that there are indeed enough companies and people who see sustainability as a real possible part of the company that can pay off and make sense.