ESG

Forum Overview

Dates: January 28 - 30, 2026

Location: Surrey, United Kingdom

The Steering Committee welcomes a select group of up to 50 thought leaders, including in-house and outside counsel, consultants, and representatives from the finance community, to discuss the rapidly expanding demands on corporations to meet the ESG expectations of stakeholders, investors, and regulators.

Using candid, seminar-style discussion, the group engages in meaningful dialogue about their shared experiences, and collaboratively examine legal innovation and market developments.

2026 Steering Committee

This elite group, comprised of experts in the field, personally nominates all invitees and develops the Agenda, which forms the basis of our discussions.

Committee Chair

Committee Members

Katherine is the Head of Sustainability Legal, Governance and Reporting for Macquarie Asset Management (MAM). A lawyer by background, she is responsible for MAM’s Sustainability reporting strategy, enhancing corporate governance processes to better manage ESG and greenwashing risks, and advising on a broad range of sustainability-related legal and regulatory matters impacting MAM’s global business, including ESG investment products, ESG-related litigation and shareholder activism, greenwashing, and sustainable finance regulatory change.

Forum Director

Emily holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from Queen’s University. Since joining Cambridge Forums in 2020, she has developed and overseen specialized forums for elite senior professionals navigating complex regulatory landscapes and advancing responsible business practices. Prior to Cambridge Forums, Emily spent a decade as an event manager, orchestrating high-profile fundraisers in Toronto and managing destination weddings worldwide. Her extensive expertise in relationship management and event logistics has been key to delivering exceptional participant experiences. Outside of work, Emily enjoys traveling in search of the ultimate live music experiences, the best ski conditions, world-class golf courses, and exquisite cuisines and wines.

CONNECT. ENGAGE. EXCEL. This is a different event, unlike any you've attended

Built on meaningful interactions and genuine connections, the Forum is the premiere gathering for preeminent ESG legal leaders.

"The International Cambridge Forum on ESG provides a unique opportunity to explore issues that are challenging businesses today with some of the leading ESG experts within the investor, corporate, legal and advisory communities."

Will Nitch-Smith

Vice President

TRC Companies Inc.

London, United Kingdom

"The International Cambridge Forum on ESG brings together an incredible set of international leaders to address some of the most critical issues facing investors, companies, and governments today. This event presented valuable international networking opportunities and timely information on ESG issues."

Tanya Bodell

Partner

StoneTurn Group, LLP

Boston, United States

"The Forum embraces the maxim that the most valuable moments of a conference happen during the breaks. Instead of death-by-power point, people are brought together to just talk. It's the only event I attend where the room is full from start to finish."

Vanessa Jakovich

Partner

Freshfields

London, United Kingdom

"The International Cambridge Forum on ESG is a critical meeting of brilliant minds and leaders, representing a diversity of disciplines and jurisdictions. I was intellectually refreshed, my focus and passion renewed by the end."