Evolve 2024:
All In, Right Now

Join industry leaders at the premier event for supply chain sustainability. Gain insights, enhance compliance strategies, and network with innovators driving a sustainable future.

1000+

Online Attendees

140+

In-Person Attendees

11

Sessions

5

Networking
Opportunities

About

What is Evolve?

Evolve is where manufacturers and industry experts connect, learn, have fun, and inspire deeper supply chain sustainability. Featuring hands-on workshops, educational sessions, Assent innovation announcements, and valuable networking experiences, Evolve gives you the knowledge and drive to overcome your biggest challenges in product compliance, trade compliance, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG).

Collaborate

Connect with peers and get a fresh perspective on solving your supply chain sustainability management challenges.

Learn

Protect your organization from compliance risks with new skills and expert insights into the latest supply chain regulations.

Grow

Reach new levels of success and break out of stale management approaches with innovations in compliance and sustainability.

Get Proactive

Stay ahead of the regulatory curve with guidance on make-or-break regulatory risks like PFAS, the CSRD, the UFLPA, and responsible sourcing requirements.

Keynote Speakers

Connect with some of the brightest experts in supply chain sustainability and business growth.
View the full Speaker Lineup

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Josh Linkner
Serial entrepreneur, New York Times bestselling author, and venture capital investor
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Kim Knickle
Research Director, ESG & Sustainability, Verdantix
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Lynn Bergeson
Managing Partner, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
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John Gardella
Co-Owner, Attorney at CMBG3 Law
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Andrew Waitman
Chief Executive Officer
Assent Inc.
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David Horsager
Chief Executive Officer, Trust Edge Leadership Institute
*Limited Seats
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Will Janisch
Sr. Manager Chemical Governance, Baxter
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Kevin Lillo
Strategic Sourcing Manager, Andersen Corporation

What to Expect

Conference Schedule

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Register for Evolve

Whether you attend in person or join the virtual live stream, Evolve has an option for every budget and schedule, so there’s no need to miss a moment of fun and learning. Act fast before it’s too late. Full terms and conditions apply.

Experiences

At Evolve, expand your perspective and have fun at our learning and networking events.
Evolve will keep you engaged and entertained as you grow your skills.

Speakeasy Welcome Reception @ The Late Great in Nashville

Whisper the secret code word to access our welcome reception and enter a world inspired by golden-era music and high-end dark spirits. This is your chance to connect with industry peers and meet new friends over creative cocktails and curated bites.

Workshops & Peer Networking

We need to work together to achieve deep supply chain sustainability. Evolve is full of interactive workshops and peer-to-peer discussions that will help you tackle the challenges you can’t solve on your own.

Interactive Lounges

Take a breather from your day at one of Assent’s lounges where you can chat one-on-one, go deeper into specific regulations, or enjoy fun activities.

Assent Achieve Awards

Discover insights from leading manufacturers and see their growth in compliance and sustainability programs as we highlight the achievements of Assent users.

Closing Celebration

No trip to Nashville is complete without sampling the world’s best music scene. Prepare to dance the night away at the Evolve wrap party featuring a performance from multi-platinum-selling band and Country Music Award-winning band LANCO! They’ll bring the big country energy and signature Nashville sound to our rooftop pool bar so you can close out your Evolve experience in style.

“Assent’s events do a great job of pulling together the people that are at the leading edge of reporting and compliance.”
Bill Olson
Director of Sustainability, Benchmark benchmark
Best part of Evolve?
The speakers and content!
Getting my risk score … we need to fully comprehend all the content in my risk report and reset our strategy to mitigate those risks.”
Matt Swain
Senior Director, Littelfuse littelfuse
“A new dramatic sense of urgency! Evolve tied together all the concentric circles.
Rob Holt
Product Trade & Compliance Manager, Leancode Inc. leancode
“Seeing the participation and similar challenges from other companies.”
Daniel Vargas
EHS Corporate Manager, Hollister hollister
“I learned I’m not alone in the challenges of building a compliance program for our organization.”
Anonymous Attendee
Having compliance-related discussions with like-minded folks!”
Russ Goldman
Director, Product Safety & Compliance, Klein Tools klein tools

Frequently Asked Questions

Want to attend but not sure where to start? Get answers to the most asked questions.

When and where is the in-person Evolve event?

North America:

  • Nashville, U.S.
  • Venue: Virgin Hotels
  • Address: 1 Music Square W. Nashville, TN, U.S. 37203

Dates:

  • Welcome reception: October 9, 2024, starting at 5 PM CST
  • Evolve: Keynotes, sessions, workshops, and networking: 
October 10, 2024, 9 AM–9 PM CST

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Who should attend Evolve?

Evolve is designed to help you connect with compliance and sustainability professionals from all walks of life and levels of program maturity. If you have a supply chain, then Evolve is right for you.

Specifically, the sessions at Evolve are geared toward:

  • Product engineers
  • Procurement
  • Quality and safety professionals
  • Compliance roles
  • Executives and VPs
  • Risk managers
  • Sustainability and ESG specialists
  • Regulatory professionals
  • Investor relations managers
I can’t attend in person, can I still register?

Yes! We’re offering a virtual pass that gives you access to a live stream of the keynotes and general education sessions on October 10, from 9 AM–12 CST. We highly recommend joining the in-person event to get the most from your Evolve experience, but if you cannot join us, the virtual pass is the ideal solution.

How do I register? What payment options do you accept?

You can purchase your in-person pass or virtual pass here. Evolve uses the Eventbrite platform — a secure third-party payment system. Prices are displayed in USD, but payments can be processed in your local currency. You can pay with any valid credit card or paypal. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email and receipt containing your QR code and/or access to the online platform.

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Does Evolve count toward continuing education or professional certification credits?

While Evolve is an educational event and features qualified expert speakers, we do not align our sessions with any certifying boards to offer credits toward professional development requirements. By attending Evolve, you get actionable tips and guidance to improve your regulatory compliance and sustainability programs.

I have a different question

Assent is here to help. Contact us at corporate.events@assent.com.