Day 1 Agenda 2023

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Day 1, October 19th

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08:30

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registration

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08:30

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registration

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09:30

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Opening (EN)

Type: Speech

Ciprian Stănescu, President of Social Innovation Solutions

Flavia Popa, Secretary General, BRD Groupe Societe Generale

Opening remarks from Maria Rousseva, Deputy CEO, BRD Groupe Société Générale

Stage moderator 1st part, Teodora Tompea, Digi24 journalist

Time

09:45

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Opening Messages (EN)

Type: Speech

Klaus Iohannis, President of Romania

Marcel Ciolacu, Prime Minister of Romania, message delivered by Mihaela Frăsineanu, State Counselor, Chancellery of the Prime Minister of Romania

Time

10:10

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Opening

Roxana Cojocaru, Executive Director of Social Innovation Solutions

Stage moderator: Angela Carp, News Anchor & Digital Creator

Time

10:10

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An intersectional view on how present and past will shape the future (EN)

Type: Speech | Topic: Intersectionality

Hans van der Loo, Chairman, Institute For Integrated Economic Research

10:25

Waste to Promo: from companies waste streams to their own promotional products (EN)

Type: Speech | Topic: Circular Economy

Karin Stoevenbeld-Kreber, Sustainable Connector, Clipper Interall

Time

10:40

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Climate & Financing Opportunities (en)

Type: Conversation | Topic: Intersectionality

David Carlin, Head of Climate Risk, UN Environment Program Finance Initiative in a conversation with Raphael Minder, Central Europe Correspondent, The Financial Times

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10:40

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Shaping sustainable, healthy, and affordable food systems for all

Type: Speech | Topic: Food & Agri

Rebecca Burgess, ex-CEO, The Hunger Project

10:55

productive urban landscapes (en)

Type: Speech | Topic: Cities & Mobility

Stefanie Weavers, Project Manager, IBA27 Stuttgart

Time

11:00

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Circular Economy Transformations (EN)

Type: Speech | Topic: Intersectionality

Vojtech Vosecky, Associate at Circle Economy, Co-founder of the Institute of Circular Economy

Time

11:10

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Tech for sustainable agriculture (EN)

Type: Speech | Topic: Food & Agri

Anton Yarotsky, Founder, Circl.ag

Time

11:20

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Financing a Sustainable Future (en)

Type: Conversation | Topic: Finance

Pierre Palmieri, Deputy CEO, Société Générale in a conversation with Teodora Tompea, Digi24 journalist

Time

11:25

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Responsible Business Practices, ESG and Impact (EN)

Type: Fireside chat | Topic: Intersectionality

Giulia Corinaldi, Senior Associate Partner, Climate Horizons in conversation with Karla Morales Lee, Co-Founder, Warrior Group

Time

11:40

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Decarbonizing Food Products (en)

Type: Speech | Topic: Food & Agri

Coraline Barré, CSR Leader, Auchan Retail International

Time

11:40

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SCALING REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE IN Europe (EN)

Type: Speech | Topic: Food & Agri

Philippe Birker, Co-Founder, Climate Farmers

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12:00

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Coffee Break

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12:00

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Coffee Break

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12:30

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Sustainable Finance Beyond Regulation (en)

Type: Speech | Topic: Intersectionality

Ingmar Jurgens, CEO, Climate & Company

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12:30

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Climate Law in Romania (ro)

Type: Panel | Topic: Policy

Alexandra Bocșe, State Adviser, Department of Climate and Sustainability, Romanian Presidency

Alina Jalea, State Adviser for Climate Change. Chancellery of the Prime Minister of Romania

Ionuț Banciu, Secretary of State, Ministry of Environment, Waters and Forests

Session moderated by Mihnea Cătuți, Head of Research, Energy Policy Group

 

Time

12:50

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The Future of Climate Action (EN)

Type: Speech | Topic: Intersectionality

Ed Gillespie, Writer, poet and futurist

Time

13:15

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A keystone for Bucharest's future: the Green Belt (RO)

Topic: Cities & Mobility

Alexandra Bocșe, State Adviser, Department of Climate and Sustainability, Romanian Presidency

Nicușor Dan, Mayor of Bucharest 

Hubert Thuma, President, Ilfov County Council

Alex Găvan, Environmentalist & High altitude climber; Co-Founder ”Centura Verde” Civic Platform

Florin Stoican, President Kogayon Association, Co-Founder ”Centura Verde” Civic Platform

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13:10

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Solutions and opportunities brought by the EU climate action (en)

Type: Speech | Topic: Policy

Elina Bardram, Director for “Adaptation & Resilience, Communication, and Civil Society Relations” at the European Commission's Directorate-General for Climate Action

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13:30

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On a mission to rewild half the planet by 2050 (en)

Type: Speech | Topic: Intersectionality

Cain Blythe, CEO / Founder, CreditNature & Ecosulis

Time

13:30

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How B Corps are using Business as a force for good

Topic: Interesectionality

Neila Benamara, Head of Programs, B Lab Europe

Time

13:45

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LUNCH

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13:45

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LUNCH

Time

14:45

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Nature based solutions from Romania (EN)

Type: Speech | Topic: Biodiversity

14:45 ÎntreVecini

Mihai Pasti, Sabina Mihăilescu, co-founders ÎntreVecini; Flavia Popa, Secretary General, BRD Groupe Société Générale

14:50 NETWORKS AS A KEY IN BIODIVERSITY PROTECTION

Florin Stoican, President Kogayon Association and Director, ”Oltenia de sub Munte” UNESCO aspiring Geopark

15:10 A GREEN BELT TO PROTECT BUCHAREST'S FUTURE

Alex Găvan, Environmentalist & High altitude climber; Co-Founder ”Centura Verde” Civic Platform

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14:45

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SUSTAINABLE ROMANIA

Topic: Policy

14:45 BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE ENERGY ECOSYSTEM IN ROMANIA

Sebastian Burduja, Minister of Energy in a conversation with Ligia Munteanu, Digi24 Journalist

15:10 CLIMATE SOLUTIONS FOR A SUSTAINABLE ROMANIA

Florin Spătaru, State Counsellor, Chancellery of the Prime Minister of Romania

Mihaela Frăsineanu, State Counselor, Chancellery of the Prime Minister of Romania

Ionuț Banciu, Secretary of State, Ministry of Environment, Waters and Forests

Session moderated by Ligia Munteanu, Digi24 Journalist

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15:40

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Regional cooperation for accelerating change towards a sustainable future (EN)

Type: Panel | Topic: Finance

Jitka Haubova, COO and member of the Board of Directors of Komerční banka, Sóciété Générale
Ingmar Jurgens, CEO, Climate & Company
Session moderated by Iancu Dărămuș, Head of Sustainability,Fulcrum Asset Management

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15:30

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Sustainable Cities of the Future (ro)

Type: Speech | Topic: Cities & Mobility

Elena Lasconi, Mayor, Câmpulung Muscel
Ciprian Ciucu, Mayor, Bucharest District 6

Radu Mihaiu, Mayor, Bucharest District 2

Session moderated by Claudiu Butacu, Co-Founder EFdeN & energiaTa

Time

16:10

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Women in Climate (EN)

Type: Panel | Topic: Intersectionality

Georgia Elliott-Smith, Managing Director, Element Four;

Rebecca Burgess, CEO, The Hunger Project;

Antoinette Vermilye, Co-Founder, Gallifrey Foundation

Session moderated by Karla Morales Lee, Co-Founder, Warrior Group

Time

16:15

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Developing an ESG-based economy (RO)

Type: Panel | Topic: Intersectionality

Mariel Petric, CEO, KangooPack;

Violeta Neniță, Market Manager, IKEA Romania

Robert Uzună, Corporate Affairs VP, Ursus Breweries

Session moderated by Adelina Dabu, Head of Public Affairs, Confederația Patronală Concordia

Time

16:40

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Shifting to a sustainable economic growth (en)

Type: Panel | Topic: Economics

Maria Rousseva, Deputy CEO, BRD Groupe Société Générale

Cosmin Vladimirescu, General Manager, Mastercard Romania and Croatia

Giovanni Perini, Shareholder, Perini Group

Session moderated by Adina Ardeleanu, Founding Member, Financial Intelligence

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17:00

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Romanian Startups for Climate (ro)

Type: Panel | Topic: Start-ups

Alexandru Mureșan, CEO, Renergia

Sonia Micu, Partner & COO, OTOTO

Răzvan Pistolea,  CEO, Digital Dryads

Session moderated by Cosmin Stan, News anchor & senior correspondent PRO TV

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17:10

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an urgent call to transform industrial food production (EN)

Type: Speech | Topic: Food & Agri

Antoinette Vermilye, Co-Founder, Gallifrey Foundation

Time

17:40

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Closing Solutions Stage

Time

17:30

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A solution creating value for textile waste (EN)

Type: Speech | Topic: Circular Economy

Farid Taghzouti, Sales Manager & Chantal Nguyen, Engineer, FabBRICK

Time

17:50

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Disruptive Sustainability: How to transform good intentions into meaningful action (EN)

Type: Speech | Topic: Intersectionality

Georgia Elliott-Smith, Managing Director, Element Four

Time

18:10

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Closing of Day 1

Type: Speech

Ciprian Stănescu, President, Social Innovation Solutions

Flavia Popa, Secretary general, BRD Groupe Société Générale

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18:15

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Artistic moment

Type: Arts

Mădălina Pavăl Orchestra

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18:50

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Cocktail

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CEE Climate Connect Agenda

09:30 – 10:00

Welcome Coffee

An informal opportunity for participants to meet and greet each other over coffee before the session begins.

10:00 – 10:15

Welcome Remarks

Ciprian Stănescu, President, Social Innovation Solutions
Ramona Chiriac, Head of the European Commission Representation in Romania
Ana-Maria Pălăduș, Vice President, REPER21, National Coordinator for the EU Climate Pact in Romania

10:15 – 10:45

Participant Introductions

In this session, each participant will have the opportunity to introduce themselves briefly, sharing their role, the organization they represent, and their key areas of focus related to climate action and sustainability. This session is designed to give attendees a better understanding of who is present and to start identifying potential points of collaboration. 

10:45 – 12:00

Facilitated Networking Activities

This interactive segment will guide participants through structured networking exercises, encouraging meaningful exchanges and collaboration opportunities. Activities will include:

  • Speed Networking: A fast-paced series of short, one-on-one conversations where participants can quickly introduce themselves and discuss mutual interests.
  • Group Discussions: Participants will be divided into small groups based on shared topics of interest (such as energy, agriculture, or urban sustainability) to explore ideas and possible synergies.
  • Collaboration Mapping: Using a visual tool, participants will highlight potential collaborations within the group, allowing them to identify common goals and resources that can be shared for future projects.

These activities are designed to help attendees make impactful connections in a short amount of time and foster potential long-term partnerships.

12:00 – 12:30

Lunch

A relaxed networking lunch where participants can continue their conversations and deepen connections made during the morning sessions.

ESG Leaders Forum Agenda

09:00 - 10:00

Registration and Welcome Coffee

10:00 - 10:15

Introduction and Welcome Address

Ciprian Stănescu, President, Social Innovation Solutions
Philippe Gabulon, CEO Societe Generale Global Solution Centre
Alexandru Mihai Ghigiu, Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister’s Office

10:15 - 10:45

Panel 1: Legislation

Elena Cargnello, Chair of the ESG Committee, Cogenio
Florin Spătaru, State Counselor in the Prime Minister’s Office

10:45 - 11:15

Panel 2: Sustainable Finance & Investment

Andrei Gurin, Team Lead, Sustainable Finance Unit, DG FISMA, European Commission
Aleksandra Palinska, Executive Director, Eurosif
Theresa Spandel, Senior Analyst, CLIMATE & COMPANY
Rep. BRD

11:15 - 11:45

Panel 3: ESG Measurement and Reporting

Alexander Stevens, CEO, Greenomy
Fenya Sourla, Co-founder and COO, Dataphoria
Kaisa Karjalainen, Director, Mission Zero Academy

11:45 - 12.30

Panel: Examples of Good Practice in Business

Ioana Botezatu, Head of CSR, Romania & India, Societe Generale Global Solution Centre
Raluca Mocanu, Sustainability Leader, IKEA România
Boualem Saidi, Country Group Head (Romania, Bulgaria, and Moldova), Bayer
Corina Dospinoiu, Sustainability Director, Auchan România

12:30 - 13.00

Coffee Break

13.00 - 14.00

Breakout Sessions (3 simultaneous topics)

Room 1: Legislation
Room 2: How to make Sustainable Financing work (workshop led by Theresa Spandel, on implementation of the CSRD)
Room 3: ESG Measurement and Reporting in Practice (session led by Alexander Stevens)

14.00 - 15.00

Networking Lunch

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