4th Annual Good Business is Good Business Conference

Featuring Insights from the 8th Annual American Innovation Index™

Hosted by
Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business Responsible Business Center & Radius Global Market Research

March 12, 2026
Fordham University Law School

Navigating and Leading Through Change—Embracing Innovation, Strengthening Sustainability, and Building Trust to Create Long-term Value and Meaningful Impact

The 4th Annual Good Business is Good Business Conference, featuring insights from the 8th Annual American Innovation Index™, will convene business leaders, innovators, and academics from across the country and around the world, and will provide insights into how innovation and responsible business intersect to: drive sustainable growth, create social impact, and enhance value for shareholders and stakeholders alike.

In a world rocked by economic volatility, geopolitical tensions, and technological transformation, this leading business conference will examine the changes occurring in the moment, as well as those on the horizon. It will explore the ways in which companies and organizations can continue to innovate with purpose and agility.

From the challenges posed by shifting sustainability ideologies to the realities of a changing marketplace, regulatory environment, and tech landscape, keynote speakers and panelists from across industries will share strategies for driving progress and profit while maintaining ethical standards, upholding responsible business best practices, and adapting to what comes next. Developing authentic communications and cultivating collaboration across internal and external stakeholders and influencers will also be a focus of discussion.

Key Takeaways

Conference participants will leave with research-driven insights, immediately actionable frameworks, and real-world examples of how to align innovation, responsible business, and communication to create meaningful, long-term value for customers, communities, and the world.

A NEWLY ADDED - AMERICAN INNOVATION INDEX™ MORNING SEGMENT
FOCUSING ON INNOVATION & CONSUMER PERCEPTIONS AND CUSTOMER IMPACT OF AI

A special morning segment featuring insights from the American Innovation Index™ and Social Innovation Index™, will provide critical grounding in better understanding which U.S. companies consumers perceive as being the most innovative and why. Guests speakers will discuss critical topics including: “The Human Side of Innovation,” juxtaposed with tech-focused content including: “Changing Consumer Perceptions of AI,” and “The Impact of AI on the Customer.”