Opened by the Secretary-General of the OECD, this opening plenary will set out the role of responsible business conduct (RBC) in a global economy marked by multiple transitions. The session will consider the outcomes RBC should deliver for societies in response to mounting pressures from geopolitical competition, technological transformation, and escalating planetary crises. As governments consider how to protect the integrity of open and competitive markets, the session will set out how RBC can be used as a policy tool to improve resilience, offer predictability for business, and help navigate trade, technology, economic security, and industrial policy considerations.
Format: Following the initial interventions, Ministers will be invited to provide insights and comment on key issues.
