Agenda: Subject to change
09:00 - 09:30 Welcome Coffee, Registrations & Networking
09:30 - 09:45 ''Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainability''
Michael Spanos
Founder & Managing Director, Global Sustain
09:45 - 10:00 ''Sustainable Development as a Key Growth Driver''
Kyriakos Mitsotakis
Prime Minister of Greece (invited)
10:00 - 10:15 ''Latest Update on the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) and the Voluntary Reporting Standard for SMEs (VSME) ''
Robert Adamczyk
Member of the Sustainability Reporting (SR), Technical Expert Group (TEG), EFRAG
10:15 - 11:00 Panel Discussion: ''Leadership for Sustainability'
This panel will explore how visionary leadership can drive sustainable transformation within organizations. Discussions will focus on strategies for embedding sustainability into corporate culture, decision-making processes, and leadership development. Attendees will gain insights into effective leadership practices that promote long-term sustainability and corporate responsibility.
Dr Pol Loukopoulos
CEO, Greece, Israel, Cyprus and Malta, Signify
Antonis Avgeropoulos
CEO, Nespresso
Periklis Katrivanos
CEO, ARRENA Water
Moderator: Georgia Kartsanis
Founder and President, CEO Clubs Greece, Global Sustain Board Member
11:00 - 11:30 Coffee and Networking Break
11:30 - 11:50 Fireside Chat: Fixing the Law
Gerasimos Georgopoulos
Head of Company Law Unit, Directorate of Companies Ministry of Development
Moderator: TBC
11:50 - 12:30 Panel Discussion: ''Science in Sustainability''
This panel will highlight the critical role of scientific research and data in informing sustainable business practices. Discussions will cover the application of scientific insights to address environmental challenges, develop sustainable solutions, and guide policymaking. Attendees will understand how to leverage scientific knowledge to enhance sustainability efforts.
Representative from Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) (invited)
TBC
TBC
Moderator: Aris Vrettos
Director, Sustainability Strategy and Transformation, Croda, Global Sustain Board Member
12:30 - 12:45
[Reserved for Sponsor / Speaker]
12:45 - 13:00 Ten Years in Greece – A decade of impact and shared value
Angeliki Kalligiannaki
Head of Greece, EBRD
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and Networking Break
14:00 - 14:45 Panel Discussion: ''Sustainability Activators Skills''
Focusing on the essential skills required to champion sustainability initiatives, this panel will delve into capacity building, stakeholder engagement, and the integration of sustainable practices into business operations. Participants will learn how to become effective sustainability activators within their organizations, driving meaningful change and innovation.
Alexia Macheras
Sustainable Retail & Corporate Communication Manager, AΒ Vassilopoulos
TBC
TBC
Moderator: Prof Sharon Jackson
Founder and Director, European Sustainability Academy, Global Sustain Board Member
14:45 - 15:00
[Reserved for Sponsor / Speaker]
15:00 - 15:45 Panel Discussion: ''Sustainable Finance and Investing ''
Exploring the intersection of finance and sustainability, this panel will discuss the integration of ESG factors into investment decisions, the rise of sustainable finance instruments, and the impact of responsible investing on financial performance. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of how sustainable finance can contribute to a resilient and inclusive economy.
Dimitris Vidakis
Chief Operations Partner, Elikonos Capital AIFM
Federica Rampinini
Senior Responsible Investment Manager, Southern Europe, PRI
Sophia Papastefanou
Governance and Sustainability, Alpha Bank
Moderator: Matt Patsky
CEO and Portfolio Manager, Trillium Asset Management, Global Sustain Board Member
15:45 - 16:00 Wrap up and Forum Closure
