Business Solves
For 25 years, our annual Business Solves Conference and Citizens Awards have brought together businesses—large and small—to showcase ideas and solutions to serve others, solve problems, and strengthen society.
Join us at the 2024 Business Solves Conference, where our speakers and sponsors are dedicated to Strengthening Communities, Today and Tomorrow.
By attending, you will gain specific examples of how business is helping solve critical societal issues and discover partnership opportunities to advance the good work you’re leading in communities.
We'll also reveal the winners of our 25th Annual Citizens Awards—nine companies that are utilizing their unique talent, resources, and expertise to improve communities.
October 29-30, 2024 | Washington, D.C.
From boosting corporate civic engagement to shaping a more resilient future to building talent pipelines, speakers will examine how we can all work together to build stronger communities.
2023 Highlights
The 25th annual Business Solves Conference and Corporate Citizenship Awards highlighted the impact of private-public collaboration in addressing emerging and persistent global issues through innovative business-led solutions.
Citizens Awards
Considered one of the most prestigious awards programs, the Citizens Awards recognize businesses for their leadership in solving the world’s biggest challenges.
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Business Solves: Strengthening Communities, Today and Tomorrow
Learn more about the IBM Sustainability Accelerator, winner of the 2023 Citizens Award for Best Sustainability Program, from Vice President and Chief Impact Officer, Justina Nixon-Saintil.
The 25th annual Business Solves Conference and Corporate Citizenship Awards highlighted the impact of private-public collaboration in addressing emerging and persistent global issues through innovative business-led solutions.
David Clunie, Principal - Head of Community Relations at Edward Jones examines the role of the private sector in advancing economic mobility for more Americans.
The 2023 Citizens Awards spotlighted those making a significant impact on issues critical to society, from addressing youth food insecurity and expanding equitable access to quality healthcare to building resilience in the face of crises.