October 21st

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Impact Stage

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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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08:30

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registration

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09:30

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Opening

Ciprian Stanescu

President Social innovation Solutions

Flavia Popa

Secretary General BRD Groupe Société Générale

Maria Rousseva

CEO, BRD Groupe Société Générale

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09:50

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Opening message from Nicușor Dan, President of Romania

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09:55

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Opening message from Ilie Bolojan, Prime Minister of Romania

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09:58

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Opening message from Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission

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10:00

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The Climate State of the World

Annela Anger-Kraavi

Director, Center for Climate Policy, University of Cambridge

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10:20

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Perspectives on the European Economy

Cecile Bartenieff

Head of Mobility and International Retail Banking & Financial Services, Societe Generale Group

Moderator: Lucian Mîndruță, Journalist

Time

10:30

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"State of the Climate Report" Launch

Radu Dudau

President & Co-founder, EPG

Mihaela Caian

Senior Scientific Researcher, National Meteorological Administration

Sorin Cheval

Climate Scientist, National Meteorological Administration; Lead Author, IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Cities

Adina-Eliza Croitoru

University Professor, Babeș-Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca

Moderator: Sorin Cebotari, Strategic Communication Consultant, European Climate Foundation

Time

9:30

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Auchan industry event

PANEL: CONTEXT & STRATEGIC CONVERSATIONS:
Strengthening the climate resilience of Romanian agriculture and products in a competitive landscape

Time

10:40

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Translating IPCC Scenarios into CEE national policy

Diana Ürge-Vorsatz

Vice Chair, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change & Professor, Central European University

Time

12:00

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Coffee Break

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11:00

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Reframing Climate as a Global Trust Imperative

Hassan Damluji

Director, Global Nation

Time

12:30

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Auchan industry event

Workshop – Partners for decarbonization
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11:20

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Navigating Risk in a Changing Climate

Scott Kelly

Senior Vice President, Risilience

Time

11:40

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Building future proof cities

Jaime Ruiz Huescar

CO-Founder CITIES FORUM

Time

12:00

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Regeneration as Revolution: Designing Food Forests, Soil Stories & a Future of Abundance

Louis de Jaeger

Eco-entrepreneur

Time

12:20

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Health prescriptions for the Planet

Hanna Haveri

World's first Planetary Health Physician, Finland

Time

12:35

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Building Climate-Resilient Food Systems

Ivan Holub

Sustainability Lead CEE, Danone

Time

12:30

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Towards a Green and Competitive Romanian Economy

Diana Buzoianu

Minister of Environment, Waters and Forests of Romania

Radu Miruță

Minister of Economy, Digitalization, Entrepreneurship and Tourism of Romania

Context setting: Sorin Cheval, Climate Scientist, National Meteorological Administration; Lead Author, IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Cities
Moderator: Roxana Cojocaru, Executive Director, Social Innovation Solutions

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12:55

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Driving Climate Action Through Consumer Engagement

Antoine Benech

Vice President, Public Affairs and Sustainability, Pluxee Group

Moderator: Teodora Tompea, Digi24 Journalist

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13:15

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Zero Waste by Design: Creativity for Circular Futures

Nacho de Juan Creix

Founder Plat Institute

Time

13:25

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The Business case of water resilience

Hacina Py

Chief Sustainability Officer, Societe Generale Group

Time

13:40

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Leadership for the Green Transition

Bartosz Ciołkowski

Division President for Southeast Europe, Mastercard

Moderator: Teodora Tompea, Digi24 Journalist

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13:30

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Cities as Climate Testbeds – Climate proofing cities like Bucharest

Louis de Jaeger

Eco-entrepreneur

Jaime Ruiz Huescar

CO-Founder CITIES FORUM

Hanna Haveri

World's first Planetary Health Physician, Finland

Sorin Cheval

Climate Scientist, National Meteorological Administration; Lead Author, IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Cities

Bogdan Dragnea

Climate Neutrality Officer, Municipality of Bucharest

Moderator: Diana Dobrin, Sustainable Innovation Lead, UrbanizeHub

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14:00

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Lunch

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14:00

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Lunch

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14:00

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Lunch

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14:55

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The Future Speaks: Children’s insights on the climate crisis?

Matei

Member of the Romanian Children's Board supported by UNICEF

Ioana

Member of the Romanian Children's Board supported by UNICEF

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15:00

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Empowering Economies Through Inclusivity

Amelia Kraij Lopez Huix

Owner and General Partner of MCI Partners

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14:50

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Panel: Energy & Emissions for SMEs in CEE: Reducing Costs, Carbon and Risk

Yordan Zdravkov

Tech Transfer and Commercialization Expert, Cleantech Bulgaria

Tina Štrukelj

Co-founder and CEO, Infinite Pure Solutions

Codruț Nicolau

Founder, Sustain Future

Andrei Georgescu

Head of International Programs, Social Innovation Solutions

Time

15:15

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Launch of Blue Pioneers in Romania

George Roth

CTO, Recognos

Time

15:20

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CEE Energy Transition

Annela Anger-Kraavi

Director, Center for Climate Policy, University of Cambridge

Diana Ürge-Vorsatz

Vice Chair, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change & Professor, Central European University

Joanna Pandera

Founder and President of Forum Energii

Adrian Dugulan

General Manager, PPC Renewables Romania

Moderator: Claudiu Butacu, Co-Founder, EFdeN

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16:00

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Paths for a competitive Romanian economy

Cosmin Vladimirescu

General Manager, Mastercard Romania and Croatia

Alessio Menegazzo

CEO & Country Manager, PPC Romania

Jean-Philippe Guillaume

Deputy CEO, BRD Groupe Société Générale

Context setting: Laurian Lungu, Co-Founder of CPAC; Economist, Foreign Investors Council

Moderator: Ciprian Stănescu, President, Social Innovation Solutions

Time

16:00

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Livepods Conversations

Annela Anger-Kraavi

Director, Center for Climate Policy, University of Cambridge

Scott Kelly

Senior Vice President, Risilience

Hassan Damluji

Director, Global Nation

Azadeh Farajpour Javazmi

Founder of “betterSoil – for a better world”

Nacho de Juan Creix

Founder Plat Institute

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16:30

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Towards a Sustainable Reconstruction of Ukraine

Iryna Stavchuk

Interim Director, Ukraine and CEE, European Climate Foundation

Moderator: Clara Volintiru, Regional Director, Black Sea Region, GMF

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16:50

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Redefining Value in the Global Economy

Michel Scholte

Co-founder & Director, True Price & Impact Institute

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17:05

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Natural and cultural value of Water

Iain Trewby

Country Manager România, Fauna & Flora

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17:20

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From Measurement to Impact: Climate Action Built on Data and Integrity

Jan Schüßler

Head of Account Management International, ClimatePartner

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17:35

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Soil & Food in the Climate Crisis

Azadeh Farajpour Javazmi

Founder of “betterSoil – for a better world”

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17:50

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Keystone: Bucharest-Ilfov Green Belt operational phase

Oana Cambera

State Advisor, Chancellery of the Prime Minister of Romania

Lucian Judele

City Manager, Bucharest City Hall

Alex Găvan

President, Fundația Centura Verde; Founder Civic Platform "Together for the Green Belt"

Time

18:00

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The green transition through the lens of SMEs in CEE

Yordan Zdravkov

Tech Transfer and Commercialization Expert, Cleantech Bulgaria

Tina Štrukelj

Co-founder and CEO, Infinite Pure Solutions

Roxana Cojocaru

Executive Director, Social Innovation Solutions

Andrei Georgescu

Head of International Programs, Social Innovation Solutions

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18:15

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Start CCS Awards

Roxana Cojocaru

Executive Director, Social Innovation Solutions

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19:00

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Closing

Flavia Popa

Secretary General BRD Groupe Société Générale

Roxana Cojocaru

Executive Director, Social Innovation Solutions

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19:30

Connection Space

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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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