October 30, 2024, Guava Events Club, Bucharest
Sustainability Inspiration Day
Conference dedicated to sustainability, where we share ideas, innovate, and connect for a more responsible future.
The concept
Sustainability Inspiration Day is a unique event created to explore and promote the latest initiatives and sustainability practices in business and technology. Large companies already include these practices in their strategies, are implemented, and can be a source of inspiration for other entrepreneurs.
The conference will bring together opinion leaders, professionals, and companies from different industries with a common vision to discuss opportunities, trends, financing, innovation, and the synergy between technology and sustainability to transform ESG concepts into concrete actions.
The event aims to inspire, present experiences and successful practices from top companies in Romania, and in the same time connect participants to facilitate a sustainable evolution of the business environment in Romania, whether we are talking about large companies, their partners or suppliers – entrepreneurs overall.
Target audience
Entrepreneurs and managers interested in transforming and developing their business sustainably, who wish to adopt sustainable practices, and who get inspired from the already implemented successful experiences.
Company leaders that have already implemented sustainable strategies or are leading sustainable businesses can share their stories, experiences, and insights on how businesses incorporate circular economy principles and sustainable resource management practices into their operations.
Professionals in sustainability, experts and consultants in circular economy, reporting, and integration of sustainability principles according to the new European reporting standards regarding sustainability and the methodology provided by the Romanian Code of Sustainability, leaders of the departments whose objective is implementing ESG strategies.
Experts in technology and innovators, technical solutions developers who support the transition to a sustainable business model.
Investors and financial institutions which can present the directive’s sustainable finance aspects, including investment criteria, disclosure requirements, and the role of finance in driving the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Presentations
Participants
Agenda
09:00 – 09:30
Networking & Welcome Coffee
09:30 – 09:35
Opening Speech – Raiffeisen Bank Romania
09:35 – 10:05
Keynote speech – Andreea NICOLAE – Managing Partner & Co-Founder, PIVOT-C
Accelerating Sustainability: The Context for Circular Transformation
10:05 – 11:20
Panel – Strategic Thinking to Build Sustainable Business for the Future
Moderator: Andreea NICOLAE – Managing Partner & Co-Founder, PIVOT-C
Key topics: Opportunities in sustainable transformation, innovation in the circular economy, technology, and sustainability.
SPEAKERS:
Constantin DAMOV – Co-Founder & Chairman of the Board, GreenGroup
Anne-Marie GESTIN – Executive Vice President, Head of Finance & Procurement, Real Estate & Logistics, Sustainability, Risk & Assurance, Engie Romania
Carina JUGĂNARU – Group Treasurer, NEPI Rockcastle
Roxana BARBATO – ESG & Sustainability Director, Raiffeisen Bank Romania
Herwig ARVAY – Chief Financial Officer, Selgros Romania
Cristian SĂNDULESCU – Business Development Manager, WABAG Water Services
11:20 – 11:45
Networking & Coffee Break
11:45 – 12:15
Keynote speech – Linda ZEILINA-CROSS, CEO & Founder, International Sustainable Finance Centre (ISFC) | EU Platform on Sustainable Finance Member.
Will future be bright for doing business in Europe? What are the key ingredients for competitiveness & resilience in uncertain times of economic growth?
12:15 – 13:30
Pannel – Innovation in sustainability for companies and entrepreneurs
Moderator: Ciprian STĂNESCU – President, Social Innovation Solutions, CEO, Solutions
Key topics: Tips and tricks for sustainability, sustainable practices to increase efficiency, measuring and tracking progress in terms of sustainable KPIs, instruments, and apps for energy efficiency.
SPEAKERS:
Adrian POLEC – Founder and Chairman of Prime Batteries Technology
Mathieu GREGORI – Founder, Econos
Ileana FĂLCESCU – Director Sustainability and Environment Department, Ramboll Romania
Răzvan CRIŞAN – Co-Founder and CEO, M60 Group
Andreea POROJAN – CSR & Sustainability Manager, Raiffeisen Bank Romania
13:30 -13:45
Closure speech – Cristian SPORIŞ, Vice President, Corporate Division, and Board Member, Raiffeisen Bank Romania
13:45 -14:45
Networking & Business Lunch
Why attend ?
Save your seat at Sustainability Inspiration Day and meet the leaders and innovators who shape a sustainable future. Together, we can make a difference!
- Inspiration: Discover more about the most recent trends and innovations in sustainability and see how you can apply this idea in your activity.
- Networking: Connect with professionals and leaders from different industries, develop valuable partnerships, and discover new collaboration opportunities.
- Development opportunities: Discover potential business partners with high expertise who developed innovative projects which could also be implemented in your company
- Access to knowledge: Benefit from the latest information and trends in sustainability, which can positively influence your company’s strategy and operations.
Become our partner for:
- Visibility: Expose your brand to a public interested in sustainable business transformation and increase your notoriety as professionals and industry leaders.
- Impact: Actively show contribution and share innovation ideas into sustainable practices, proving company’s engagement towards building a circular economy, but also come and find out the latest trends from the international experts invited.
- Social responsibility: Show the community the company’s commitment towards developing a sustainable future, getting involved in initiatives that have an impact in the Romanian economy.
- Networking: Connect with leaders and innovators from different fields, building long-lasting relationships and discovering new collaboration opportunities.
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