As traditional funding models evolve and expectations for impact grow, the private sector has a growing opportunity (and responsibility) to step up. One powerful way forward: private sector–to–private sector partnerships that allow businesses to accelerate impact by joining forces, not working in isolation.

In this session, leaders from Kate Spade New York and Adyen share how two seemingly different companies found common ground to strengthen and scale their impact strategies together. Speakers Taryn Bird, Executive Director of Social Impact at Kate Spade New York, and Claudia De Pieri Carazza, Director of Impact Partnerships at Adyen, will walk through how an existing business relationship evolved into a deeper collaboration rooted in shared values, co-investment, and mutual accountability.

Rather than focusing on a single tactic, speakers will highlight the broader model that emerged: a flexible, scalable approach to private sector collaboration built around giving, grants, and engagement and how these principles can translate across industries and business models.

Attendees Will Leave With Practical Insights On How To:

• Identify shared impact priorities with existing business partners
• Build a clear business case for impact that delivers value to communities and core operations
• Use technology and infrastructure to create multiplier effects that unlock sustained funding
• Engage senior leaders personally in impact work to secure long-term commitment
• Design private sector partnerships that move beyond checks to shared ownership and accountability