ESCP at ChangeNOW 2026

ESCP is once again an academic partner of ChangeNOW, the world’s largest event dedicated to solutions for the planet.

Bringing together 40,000 attendees, 10,000 companies, and participants from 140 countries, the event will take place at the Grand Palais in the historic heart of Paris from 30 March to 1 April.

Throughout the three days, ESCP will be present across multiple moments of the programme — from conferences and workshops to networking opportunities designed to foster dialogue between academia, business, and changemakers.

This year, ESCP is going even further with a custom student experience and a new high-impact event designed to empower the next generation of sustainability leaders.

What to Expect?

Conference & Workshop – Resilience Without Borders: The Geopolitics of Interdependence and Impact on our Biosphere
31 March | 12:15 PM – 4:00 PM

Bringing together academics, policymakers, business leaders, and changemakers, ESCP invites participants to rethink resilience — not as national self-sufficiency, but as a shared global project rooted in cooperation, systems thinking, and long-term stewardship.

The discussion will explore how interdependence between nations, institutions, and ecosystems shapes our collective ability to respond to global challenges, with a particular focus on the role of higher education and younger generations.

Speakers

• Alexandra Palt, President of WWF France, former EVP Sustainability at L'Oréal
• Maxime Lefebvre, Co-Director of the ESCP Geopolitics Institute
• Galitt Kenan, Director of Jane Goodall Institute France
• Kirsten Dunlop, CEO of Climate KIC
• Federico Pasin, General Director at HEC Montreal

Following the roundtable, participants will join an interactive workshop session, where students and professionals will collaborate in smaller groups to explore pressing sustainability challenges across different industries.

The insights generated during the discussions will contribute to a white paper published after the event.

Custom ESCP Student Experience

This year, ESCP introduces an exclusive student pathway, offering new opportunities for engagement, learning, and networking.

Curated Meet-Ups

Over the three days, ESCP will organise small-group meet-ups connecting students with leading experts in sustainability, innovation, and impact.

These sessions are designed to create more personal exchanges and deeper discussions with professionals shaping the future of responsible business and global transformation.

Blue Factory & ESCP Extension Booths

ESCP will be present throughout the event with two dedicated booths.

Blue Factory Booth

For the full three days, entrepreneurs from Blue Factory ESCP will showcase their innovations and sustainability-driven ventures.

Following the very positive feedback from last year’s participants, ESCP aims to continue supporting its entrepreneurial community through this unique platform.

ESCP Extension Booth

The ESCP Business School Extension School will also be present at the Job Fair on 1 April, presenting its latest programmes and learning opportunities.

Many more surprises to come…

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