On April 7, 2024, the Columbia Global ESG Sustainability Leadership Summit successfully hosted its inaugural ESG and Sustainability Leadership Summit in the grand and historic Low Library at Columbia University. The evening culminated with the CGELA's social dinner at the same venue, perfectly rounding off this festival of sustainability. The summit brought together over 23 leading experts from various sectors of sustainable development. An 18-member planning team worked tirelessly, supported by 30 volunteers and project leaders, ensuring the event's success. In total, more than 240 participants attended the summit and social dinner.