Day 1 Agenda 2024

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Day 1, October 15th

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08:30

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registration

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08:30

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registration

Time

09:30

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Opening

Maria Rousseva

CEO, BRD Groupe Société Générale

Flavia Popa

Secretary General BRD Groupe Société Générale

Ciprian Stanescu

President Social innovation Solutions

Time

09:50

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Opening Speech

KLAUS IOHANNIS

President of Romania

Time

10:00

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Opening speech

Marcel Ciolacu

Prime Minister of Romania

Time

10:10

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Opening speech

Roxana Cojocaru

Executive Director, Social Innovation Solutions

Time

10:05

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Opening Message

Ursula von der Leyen

President of the European Commission

Time

10:15

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So What, Now What? A Call For Action and Impact Entrepreneurship

Jan Leyssens

FOUNDING MEMBER, WE ARE IMPACT COLLECTIVE

Time

10:10

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Circular Economy Futures

Ladeja Godina Kosir

Founder and Executive Director of Circular Change

Time

10:30

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From greedflation to greenflation

Kokou Agbo-Bloua

Global Head of Economics, Cross-Asset and Quant Research, UK Head of Research at Société Générale

Time

10:40

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The Reporting Revolution: From Spreadsheets to Systems Change

Theresa Spandel

Senior Analyst, CLIMATE & COMPANY, expert in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) disclosures

Time

10:50

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How to manage a long term urgency? A European banking perspective

Hacina Py

Chief Sustainability Officer, Societe Generale Group

Time

11:05

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How do you handle climate anxiety?

Hannah Phang

Co-founder and CMO of The Now Work

Time

11:00

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Regenerating Planet Earth

Oliver Bolton

CEO at Earthly

Time

11:20

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Circularity for humanity

Pauline Grumel

Founder and Director, UNISOAP

Time

11:30

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Healing Together: Climate Action Through the Lens of Planetary Health

Chiara Cadeddu

Associate Professor & Theme Chair of Planetary Health, Erasmus School of Health Policy and Management, Erasmus University

Time

11:40

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Advertising for a positive impact

Thomas Kolster

FOUNDER, GOODVERTISING

Time

11:50

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Blue Finance: Unlocking Sustainable Investments in Water Efficiency and Quality Improvement

Kyrylo Mukhomedzyanov

Project Lead, Ukraine Agriculture Capital Market Development, International Finance Corporation

Time

12:00

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Coffee Break

Time

12:00

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Coffee Break

Time

12:30

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ESG as a driver of change in European businesses

Aleksandra Palinska

Executive Director at Eurosif

Andrei Gurin

Sustainable Finance Unit, Team Leader – Taxonomy and Reporting, European Commission

Kokou Agbo-Bloua

Global Head of Economics, Cross-Asset and Quant Research, UK Head of Research at Société Générale

Time

12:30

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Climate resilient cities of the future

Dominic Fritz

Mayor of Timisoara

Time

13:00

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Water at the Heart of Change

Hakan Tropp

COO, Stockholm Institute for Water

Time

13:15

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Hoghilag - highlights of a rural resilience model

Nicolae Lazar

Hoghilag Commune Mayor, Sibiu County

Conversation with

Smaranda Heroiu

Speaker Director, Climate Change Summit and Executive Director UPGRADE 100

Time

13:25

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Impact Driven Business

Jan Leyssens

FOUNDING MEMBER, WE ARE IMPACT COLLECTIVE

Hina West

Global Impact Director, People and Planet First

LAURA KASPAR

SENIOR ANALYST, CLIMATE & COMPANY

Session moderated by

Ciprian Stanescu

President Social innovation Solutions

Time

13:30

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Energy for sustainable cities

Alan Houdelette

Director of Public and Local Policies, Manergy

Time

13:50

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Climate Action in the Retail Industry

Corina Dospinoiu

Sustainability Director, Auchan Retail Romania

Time

13:45

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A circular future for Romania

Gemma Webb

CEO and President, RetuRO SGR

Time

14:00

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Lunch

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14:00

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Lunch

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14:45

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European Commission Climate Perspectives

Kurt Vandenberghe

Director-General for Climate Action, European Commission

Time

14:45

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Climate Policy Perspectives

Ramona Chiriac

Climate Policy Perspectives

Time

15:00

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Refrosting the North Pole

Tom Meijeraan

Co-founder, Arctic Reflections

Time

15:30

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Creating the Largest National Park in Europe

Barbara Promberger

Executive Director, Foundation Conservation Carpathia

Christoph Promberger

Executive Director, Foundation Conservation Carpathia

Time

14:50

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Romania in the EU Twin Transition

Mircea Fechet

Minister of Environment, Waters, and Forests

Elena Filip

Director, Ministry of Agriculture, Directiorate for Land Improvements and Land Fund

Time

16:00

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ESG Futures

Alexander Stevens

CEO, Greenomy

Elena Cargnello

Member of the Board of Directors | Cogenio

Session moderated by

Ciprian Stanescu

President Social innovation Solutions

Time

15:30

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Starea Climei - România 2024

Adina Eliza Croitoru

Professor, Babeș-Bolyai University

Dr. Radu Dudau

President, Energy Policy Group

Dr. Bogdan Antonescu

Researcher

Session moderated by

Dr. Sorin Cebotari

Founder, InfoClima

Time

16:20

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How to build mass sustainable technologies

Bas van Abel

Founder Fairphone, Ashoka Fellow, Co-founder De Clique, Social entrepreneur, Designer

Time

16:30

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Climate ambitions in the food sector

Gaëtan Capgras

Group Climate Director, Danone Global

Time

16:10

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Green Materials Made in Romania

Edmund Piess

Sustainability Director, Holcim Romania

Dan Cheroiu

Commercial Director - Rebar Division - at Donalam, a member of the AFV Beltrame Group

Session moderated by

Mihnea Catuti

Head of Research at EPG

Time

16:50

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Vision for Earth 2050

Chris Desai

Founder, The Vayyu Foundation®; UOCEAN 2050 & UEARTH 2050

Time

16:50

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Putting People and Planet First, Now and in the Future

Hina West

Global Impact Director, People and Planet First

Time

17:15

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Transforming Conversation into Action

Oliver Bolton

CEO at Earthly

Thomas Kolster

FOUNDER, GOODVERTISING

Ladeja Godina Kosir

Founder and Executive Director of Circular Change

Session moderated by

Ciprian Stanescu

President Social innovation Solutions

Time

17:10

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Tech for climate

Jørn Haanæs

Associate Partner, Climentum Capital

Time

17:40

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Closing

Flavia Popa

Secretary General BRD Groupe Société Générale

Ciprian Stanescu

President Social innovation Solutions

Time

18:00

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CCS Awards Ceremony

Time

19:30

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VIP COCKTAIL PARTY

Time

19:30

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VIP COCKTAIL PARTY

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Agenda FEL Energy Trilemma Workshop

13:30 – 14:00

Welcome coffee & networking

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

14:00 – 15:00

Keynote speakers

Olivian Savin – Manager Communication & Marketing FEL Romania
Ștefan Gheorghe – Executive Director CNR-CME
Andrei Gurin – Sustainable Finance Unit, Team Leader – Taxonomy and Reporting, European Commission
Ana Nedea – Director of Strategy & Business Development, SIMTEL Team

15:00 – 15:20

Coffee break

15:20 – 16:30

Energy Trilemma Workshop

Olivian Savin – Manager Communication & Marketing FEL Romania

16:30 – 18:00

Networking wine tasting offered by Simtel Team

CEE Climate Connect Agenda

Date: October 17, 2024

Location: Representation of the European Commission in Romania, Lascăr 31 Business Center

Co-organized with the Representation of the European Commission in Romania and the EU Climate Pact, this Climate Change Summit side event is a speed networking session aimed at professionals and key stakeholders in Central and Eastern Europe. It offers a chance to quickly connect with influential people, build new relationships, and explore potential collaborations. The goal is to help participants make valuable connections that can support their work and initiatives in the region.

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

Roxana Cojocaru, Executive Director, Social Innovation Solutions
Mara Roman, Deputy Head, Representation of the European Commission 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

Philippe Thibaud

Deputy CEO, BRD - Groupe Societe Generale

Philippe Gabulon

CEO, Societe Generale Global Solution Centre in Romania and Deputy CEO for SG GSC in India

Ciprian Stanescu

President Social innovation Solutions

Mihaela Frăsineanu

State Counselor, Prime Minister's Chancellery

10:15 - 10:45

Panel 1: Legislation

Codruț Nicolau

Founder, Sustain Future

Elena Cargnello

Member of the Board of Directors | Cogenio

Mihaela Frăsineanu

State Counselor, Prime Minister's Chancellery

10:45 - 11:15

Panel 2: Sustainable Finance & Investment

Aleksandra Palinska

Executive Director at Eurosif

Andrei Gurin

Sustainable Finance Unit, Team Leader – Taxonomy and Reporting, European Commission

Iuliana Tiba

Director Social Environment and Positive Financing Division BRD Groupe Société Générale

11:15 - 11:45

Panel 3: ESG Measurement and Reporting

Alexander Stevens

CEO, Greenomy

Fenya Sourla

Co-founder, COO & ESG Expert at Dataphoria

Kaisa Karjalainen

Director of the Mission Zero Academy (MiZA)

11:45 - 12.30

Panel 4: Examples of Good Practice in Business

Tiberiu Dănețiu

Corporate Affairs and Media Retail Director, Auchan Romania

Ioana Botezatu

Head of CSR, Societe Generale Global Solution Centre (SG GSC) India and Romania

Raluca Mocanu

Sustainability Leader, IKEA România

Boualem Saidi

Senior Bayer Representative for the Country Group and Managing Director of Bayer SRL Romania

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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