
Champions Retreat 2026
Milwaukee, Wisconsin | April 21 – 23
Hosted by B Lab U.S. & Canada, Champions Retreat is the key catalytic and inspirational event for the B Corp movement in North America, where we’ll connect and mobilize values-aligned people and organizations to advance our shared vision of an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economic system. Champions Retreat 2026 is a space where movement builders gather to deepen connections, align on purpose, and move from ideas to action.
Join us for Champions Retreat 2026: Ripples to Waves
This year, we will unite around the theme, Ripples to Waves, capturing the idea that individuals and collective action—no matter how small—can generate powerful, lasting impact. Our theme centers the belief that every business, every B Corp, and every person in the movement has a role to play in building a more just and sustainable economy that works for the benefit of all people and the planet.
This year, we honor those creating shifts in visible ways and those behind the scenes who are steady forces of good—setting standards, shaping culture, and influencing systems. Whether bold or quiet, local or global, incremental or abrupt, these efforts ripple outward to create waves of change.
About Champions Retreat
Champions Retreat is your chance to be part of the marquee gathering of the B Corp community in the U.S. & Canada, including partners and values-aligned people who are using business as a force for good. At this fun and inspirational event, we unite around our vision of an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economic system.
Interested in getting involved?
What can I expect?
- Connecting and deepening relationships to help advance your business’s mission and the community’s shared vision
- Opportunities for peer-driven learning to accelerate your company’s impact journey
- Practical takeaways from experienced leaders and practitioners on building and managing business realities with your mission at the center
- A strength in community that enhances our individual and collective resilience
What does my all-access ticket include?
- Access to the Opening Reception at the Mitchell Park Domes and B Together party at Lakefront Brewery, including food and beverages
- Two full days of conference sessions, including plenaries, breakouts, and workshops
- Optional registration for opening day activities, including tours and service opportunities (some activities may carry an additional fee)
- Breakfast, lunch, and coffee breaks with snacks on conference days
- Complimentary B Corp products & swag, networking, and business development opportunities in the B Corp Marketplace
- Access to morning yoga sessions, sensory spaces, wellness, healing, and processing activities
- Complimentary childcare during conference sessions and optional family-friendly activities
Who Should Attend?
- Employees of Certified B Corporation companies in any role or level — especially CEOs & Founders, Operations & Finance, HR, Marketing, Sustainability & Impact
- Leadership from impact-focused for-profit businesses aspiring to become Certified B Corporations
- Nonprofit leaders and partners, academics, and students aligned with the B Corp vision
Thank You to Our 2024 Sponsors
Thanks to the following top-tier B Corps for supporting this event.
Looking for Answers?
Can’t find what you need? Email us at championsretreat@usca.bcorporation.net
Interested in getting involved? Fill out our General Interest Form.
FAQ
Early Bird tickets will be available until Friday, October 31, 2025, and regular price tickets will run from Saturday, November 1, 2025, until Wednesday, April 15, 2026 or until they sell out.
We are planning for plenary sessions of Champions Retreat 2026 to be available via livestream, freely available to anyone in the world in real time and as recordings. Select breakout sessions will be recorded and made available at a later date.
If you are planning to purchase 5 or more tickets, please reach out to us at championsretreat@usca.bcorporation.net for package options.
Tickets are fully refundable if a refund request is made in writing or directly through the TicketTailor system before Sunday, March 22, 2026. Refunds will not be issued after this date for any reason, including, but not limited to: illness, travel-related issues, loss of employment and/or erroneous purchases. You may purchase travel or other insurance to cover these scenarios, and agree to release B Lab from liability for any such circumstances.
Discounted passes may be available to those who qualify in these categories: Trained B Consultants, B Network Leaders, B Local Leaders, B Academics members, students, and nonprofit employees. We will also offer a scholarship program to a limited number of attendees through an application process. More details will be released in the fall. Please email championsretreat@usca.bcorporation.net with any further questions.
Ticket transfers can be made to another like-attendee who meets the requirements of the original ticket purchase, e.g. a B Corp ticket must be transferred to a B Corp employee. Ticket transfer requests must be made in writing to championsretreat@usca.bcorporation.net by Sunday, March 29, 2026. B Lab may be unable to fulfill ticket transfer requests made after this date. Discounted ticket types are not transferable.
Champions Retreat is open to anyone interested in working to advance the B Corp movement. This includes:
- Employees of Certified B Corporation companies in any role or level — especially CEOs & Founders, Operations & Finance, HR, Marketing, Sustainability & Impact
- Leadership from impact-focused for-profit businesses aspiring to become Certified B Corporations
- Nonprofit leaders and partners, academics, and students aligned with the B Corp vision
- Access to the Opening Reception at the Mitchell Park Domes and B Together party at Lakefront Brewery, including food and beverages
- Two full days of conference sessions, including plenaries, breakouts, and workshops
- Optional registration for opening day activities, including tours and service opportunities (some activities may carry an additional fee)
- Breakfast, lunch, and coffee breaks with snacks on conference days
- Complimentary B Corp products & swag, networking, and business development opportunities in the B Corp Marketplace
- Access to morning yoga sessions, sensory spaces, wellness, healing, and processing activities
- Complimentary childcare during conference sessions and optional family-friendly activities
Complimentary childcare is available to all attendees during the daytime conference hours. Please indicate your interest during registration, and we will follow up with more details.
A Request for Proposals (RFP) process for content & speakers will open in September 2025. If you are interested in speaking, you can submit the general interest form with your information. We will notify you when the official application opens. Please note that speakers are typically volunteers who must purchase an event ticket.
We are actively looking for Champions Retreat 2026 sponsors and encourage signing on as early as possible to maximize your brand exposure as we promote the event. We have many sponsorship opportunities available to meet various budgets and goals, primarily for B Corps and other select values-aligned organizations. Please submit the general interest form to indicate your interest, and a member of our team will contact you.
We have a B Corp Marketplace area and sponsorship specifically designed for B Corps that want to give away a product to attendees. We typically do not accept product/swag giveaways from non-B Corps. Please submit the general interest form to indicate your interest, and a member of our team will contact you.
We will have a primary conference hotel at an exclusive rate for attendees, close to the main conference venue (Baird Center North). A secondary boutique hotel will also be available. We expect to launch the hotel booking site via TripZero in early August.
We recommend arriving on Monday, April 20 and departing on Friday, April 24 to maximize your time and ability to attend activities throughout Champions Retreat. Many groups in the B Corp ecosystem use this week to plan their own meetings and gatherings, which may not be part of the official event schedule. Arriving early on Tuesday, April 21 and late on Thursday, April 23 would also cover the general conference activities. Please see the draft schedule in the question below for more information about daily activities.
Below is a schedule overview. We will release more information and timing as it becomes available.
- Monday, April 20: Select activities for Level program participants and B Network leaders. We also expect that networks and groups may offer their casual gatherings on this day.
- Tuesday, April 21: Optional tours & service opportunities with organizations around Milwaukee and the region, B Network Leaders summit (morning), Aspiring B Corp Workshop, Opening Reception (evening).
- Wednesday, April 22: Morning yoga & movement, breakfast, conference plenary & breakout sessions, lunch & B Corp Marketplace, networking opportunities, B Together Party (evening).
- Thursday, April 23: Morning yoga & movement, breakfast, conference plenary & breakout sessions, lunch & B Corp Marketplace, networking opportunities, closing plenary session. Optional evening gatherings and social activities.
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Champions Retreat 2024
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