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This is the first of what will be an annual gathering. The summit hopes to bring together intentional leaders, entrepreneurs and investors striving to elevate business to serve humanity. If you’d like to attend the Summit and join the One Planet network, you’ll need to apply to attend. We thoughtfully read and consider every application.

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Elevating Business to Serve Humanity

November 2–4, 2023 • by invite only
November 2–4, 2023 • by invite only
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One Planet Summit
One Planet Summit

Elevating Business to Serve Humanity

Returning in 2024 — location & dates coming in January.
about the Summit
About the Summit

Inspiring new discourses on the role of business

In an era marked by institutional collapses, labor strikes, growing wealth disparities, and apprehension about technological evolution, it's clear that our economic engine is at a crossroads. Businesses are no longer mere spectators, but key protagonists in shaping tomorrow. This is the mission of the One Planet Summit: A space for forging networks to shift paradigms, identify solutions, and drive positive change.

We want to acknowledge that our approach is inspired by certain spiritual teachings from the Baha'i Faith. We believe that these teachings can help us to elevate our thinking and actions to align with a higher purpose, beyond just maximizing profits.

200 Guests

The size of our gathering is designed to foster meaningful connections for all attendees.

30 Presenters

Inspiring leaders will share their experience in harnessing business for bettering humanity.

30 Affinity Groups & More

Whether a C-suite executive, entrepreneur, or purpose-driven professional, there is a place for you.

what to expect:

Summary Agenda

Each main session will include an array of 10-15 minute talks, fireside chats, music, poetry and more, and foreground our social interactions throughout the Summit.

Join us in Monterey!

Onsite Check-In Opens
Opening Session: The Common Good

We’ll set the context of the Summit with hearing unique experiences on how profit and influence can be drivers for the collective good. We’ll hear from four leaders and sit down with billionaire, philanthropist and entrepreneur, Steve Sarowitz.

Affinity Groups Welcome Dinner

30 days in advance of the Summit, attendees will receive a detailed agenda and the opportunity to sign up for one of many special affinity groups to mingle with others with shared interests.

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Activity Options

Attendees will have the opportunity to start each morning with multiple restorative activity options.

Mainstage Session: Profit Without Loss

In this session, we’ll hear from six seasoned leaders share their experiences in going beyond traditional economic gauges to define success.

Affinity Groups Luncheon
Mainstage Session: Spiritual Capitalism

A provocative pairing “spirituality” and “capitalism” –Can such a pairing exists? Moreso, could it offer new trajectories for wealth stewardship? We’ll hear from a distinguished panel and a series of leaders offer their insights.

Innovation + Intention: The Pitch Fest

This session spotlights emerging enterprises. We’ll hear their innovating startups in front of a panel of renowned investors.

Dinner Break
Special Concert
Activity Options

Attendees will have the opportunity to start each morning with multiple restorative activity options.

Closing Session: Charting a New Path

Our final session dives into concepts of shared prosperity and the intersection of material gains and human values. We’ll hear from leaders including, actor and author, Rainn Wilson, and sit down with the founder of the TheRealReal, Julie Wainwright.

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meet our presenters

Ami Kumordzie
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Ami Kumordzie

Founder & CEO, Sika Health
Daryn Dodson
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Daryn Dodson

Founder & Managing Director, Illumen Capital
Emily Chew
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Emily Chew

Chief Responsible Investment Officer, Calvert Research and Management
Eric Dozier
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Eric Dozier

Recording Artist, Music Educator
Frank Panici
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Frank Panici

Vice President, Norr
JB Eckl
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JB Eckl

Singer, Songwriter, Producer
Julian MacQueen
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Julian MacQueen

Founder & Chairman, Innisfree Hotels
Julie Wainwright
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Julie Wainwright

founder & Former CEO, therealreal
Kevin Sabet
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Kevin Sabet

President & CEO, Foundation for Drug Policy Solutions
Lacee Jacobs
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Lacee Jacobs

Founder & CEO, The H.I.P. Network
Layli Miller-Muro
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Layli Miller-Muro

Founder & Principal, Miller-Muro Consulting • Founder & Former CEO, Tahirih Justice Center
Mam-Yassin Sarr
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Mam-Yassin Sarr

President & Co-Founder, Starfish International
May Samali
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May Samali

Founder & CEO, Human Leadership Lab
Melissa Pancoast
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Melissa Pancoast

Founder & CEO, The Beans
Paola Santana
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Paola Santana

Founder and CEO, Glass
Radiance Talley
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Radiance Talley

Writer, Poet, Visual Artist
Rainn Wilson
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Rainn Wilson

Author, Actor, Entrepreneur
Randy Haykin
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Randy Haykin

Founder & Chief Purpose Officer, The Gratitude Network
Sarah Gulbrandsen
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Sarah Gulbrandsen

COO, Buyerlink
Sean Hinton
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Sean Hinton

Principal, Terbish Partners • Former CEO, Soros Economic Development Fund
Shane Tedjarati
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Shane Tedjarati

Chairman & CEO, Tribridge Group • Former President & CEO, High Growth Regions, Honeywell
Siamak Hariri
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Siamak Hariri

Founding Partner, Hariri Pontarini Architects
Sophia Zamani
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Sophia Zamani

Singer, Songwriter
Stephen Deberry
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Stephen Deberry

Founder & Managing Partner, Bronze
Steve Sarowitz
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Steve Sarowitz

Founder & Chairman, Paylocity • Co-chairman, Wayfarer Studios
with guests from
HoneywellThe Real RealBronzeGoogleMcKinsey & CompanyInnisfree HotelsSalesforceBen & JerrysThe Rockefeller FoundationCalvertPaylocityVisaAccentureRobarts SpacesBain & CoBuyerlinkAutowebWayfarer
more speakers to be announced soon
pitch fest
calling entrepreneurs

apply for the summit pitch fest

The Summit provides entrepreneurs with a unique opportunity to showcase their innovative startups to a panel of experienced investors who are passionate about supporting ventures that benefit society. The pitch fest application is open to all entrepreneurs, as we believe that the founder’s intentions, culture, and approach are integral in building a business that serves humanity.

Five startups will be invited to pitch, and the top pitches will be selected to receive funding, and or ongoing support. It should be noted that the Summit is not interested in businesses that directly harm the world, such as those involved in weapons or deforestation.

pitch fest benefits

networking

Connect with summit participants and grow your community.

coaching

Receive insight and guidance on your direction and growth areas.

funding

Compete for a chance to secure funding for the next stage of your business.

Pitch Fest applications are now closed — see you at the Summit!

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Location

Asilomar Conference Grounds

Celebrated as Monterey Peninsula's "Refuge by the Sea" - Asilomar State Beach and Conference Grounds is a breathtakingly gorgeous 107 acres of ecologically diverse beachfront land. Situated within the quaint and scenic town of Pacific Grove, Asilomar is the perfect backdrop for this inaugural Summit.

Registration includes all conference programming, meals, and networking.

Meals, snacks, and beverages all provided throughout the entirety of your stay.

Once registered, book your lodging at the group rate via this link.