Day 2 Events 2023

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Time

10.00 - 11.30

(Conference)

Splaiul Independenței 313, Amfiteatrul AN 010 Radu Voinea

Green Tech Start-ups, Climate Change and AI, Energy Transition and Renewables

Time

10.00 - 11.30

University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest (Conference)

Bulevardul Mărăști 59, Aula Magna

Sustainable Agriculture Practices, Precision Farming and Agri-Tech, Transitioning to Organic Farming

Time

12:00 - 13:30

Romanian-American University (Conference)

Bulevardul Expoziției 1B, Aula Magna

Identifying the Green Skills Gap, The Future of Green Jobs, Sustainable Skills for Traditional Industries, Green Entrepreneurship

Time

12.00 - 14.00

Faculty of Management, National University of Political Studies and Public Administration (Conference)

Bulevardul Expoziției 30A, Sala Multifuncțională

Green Finance, Sustainable Investments

Time

12:00 - 13:30

Faculty of Agrifood and Environmental Economics, Bucharest University of Economic Studies

Str. Mihail Moxa nr. 5-7, Sala 3M I

Circular Economy Opportunities, Circular Business Models in Practice, Collaborative Platforms and Sharing Economy

Time

19.00 - 20.30

Cărturești (Conference)

Strada Pictor Arthur Verona 13-15

Climate Literature Exploration, Storytelling for Climate Action

PRIVATE events

Time

10.00 - 11.30

Romanian Parliament (Roundtable)

Strada Izvor 2-4

Legislative Approaches to Climate Change, Global Lessons from Climate Change Legislation and Litigation

Time

10.00 - 11.30

Foreign Investors Council (Roundtable)

Union International Center, Str. Ion Campineanu, nr. 11

Trends and Outlook in Green Investments, Policy Landscape, Risk and Return in Green Investments, Strategies for Identifying Green Investment Opportunities

Time

10.00 - 11.30

Grow your Future. Grow your Business (Conference)

Societe Generale Global Solution Centre, Campus 6, Bulevardul Iuliu Maniu 6P, Cladirea 6.3

Sustainable Agriculture, Food Security, Sustainability in Agribusiness

Time

10.00 - 11.30

BRD - Groupe Société Générale (Roundtable)

Turnul BRD, Bulevardul Ion Mihalache 1-7

Water Infrastructure, Clean Water and Sanitation, The Role of Local and Central Authorities in Reaching SDG6 Objectives

Time

12.00 - 13.30

Ministry of Environment (Roundtable)

Bulevardul Libertății 12

National Climate Strategy, Policy Impact Assessment, Green Infrastructure Investment

Time

14.00 - 15.30

Ministry of Energy (Roundtable)

Strada Academiei 39-41

Research & Development in Energy Technologies, Energy Security, Financing Renewable Energy Projects

Time

14.00 - 15.30

Romanian Government (Roundtable)

Piața Victoriei 1

International Climate Commitments, Carbon Pricing Mechanisms, Enhancing Policy for Climate Mitigation and Adaptation

Time

14.00 - 15.30

Bucharest Stock Exchange (Conference)

Bulevardul Carol I, 34-36

ESG Due Diligence in Pre-IPO Stage, Financing Sustainable Investments and Businesses through BVB Instruments, Impact of ESG on Valuation

Time

14.00 - 16.30

CEE Climate Meeting (Workshop)

UTI Business Center, Strada Vasile Lascăr 31

Building Communities for a Greener Future

Time

15.00 - 16.30

Romanian Business Leaders (Roundtable)

Restaurant Pescăruș, Aleea Pescăruș 1

Climate Risk Management, Sustainable Finance and Green Bonds, Net-Zero Transition Strategy, Leadership in Green Innovation

Time

16:00 - 17:30

Conservation of Nature - A Bridge Between Urban and Rural Communities (Workshop and Guided Tour)

Aria Naturala Urbana Petricani

Conservation of nature, Natural heritage in the Benefit of Communities, Urban Natural Areas

Time

18.00 - 19.30

Aspire (Roundtable)

Clădirea Unirii View, Corneliu Coposu 6-8

Young People in Climate Action, Opportunities in Green Start-ups, Youth-Led Climate Organizations

Time

18.00 - 19.30

Global Shapers Bucharest Hub (Roundtable)

Eurolines, Strada Reînvierii, nr. 3-5, etaj 2, Clădirea Europa Primex

Youth Representation in Climate Policy Discussions, Skills Required for a Career in Sustainability, Educational Programs for Youth in Climate Action

Time

09.00 - 17.00

Climate Hub - Rezidența9 (Whole Day Happening)

Rezidența9, Vila Rodizio, Strada Ion Luca Caragiale 32

A hub for speakers, partners, and press to come together, network and exchange thoughts.

Time

Oct 21st, whole day

Green Cities: Unveiling Urban Sustainability at EFdeN (Workshop)

Bulevardul Pache Protopopescu 66

Sustainability Education, Young People in Climate Action, Green Cities, Renewable Energy

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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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