A Conversation with Apple Sustainability Leader

​What does it mean to lead with purpose in one of the world’s most influential companies?
How do you stay true to your values when the pace never slows and the stakes keep rising?

​Join us for a rare, candid conversation with Bessma Aljarbou, a force behind Apple’s Environment and Supply Chain Innovation. She drives Apple’s product-level goals of using greener materials, conserving finite resources, and reducing the environmental impact of its supply chain.  

​The event will feature a keynote by Bessma, followed by a fireside chat. Submit questions for Bessma here. 

​In this conversation, she’ll go beyond strategy to unpack the psychology of leadership: the quiet balance between innovation and integrity, ambition and empathy. Expect insights on how to build resilient teams, redefine success and failure, and find work-life balance.

​This dialogue will explore:
🌱 Bessma’s path to corporate sustainability and what she’s learned about purpose along the way
🍎 How Apple embeds environmental innovation across its global ecosystem
💡 Leadership lessons, defining success, and staying optimistic amid complexity
🎓 Advice for students and early-career professionals eager to create meaningful change

​Whether you’re passionate about climate action, leadership, or the art of building things that last, this is a chance to learn directly from one of Apple’s most visionary voices in sustainability.