Main Event

October 21st

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Industry 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

Maria Rousseva

CEO, BRD Groupe Société Générale

Flavia Popa

Secretary General BRD Groupe Société Générale

Ciprian Stanescu

President Social innovation Solutions

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09:50

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Opening message from Nicușor Dan, President of Romania

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10:00

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The Climate State of the World

Annela Anger-Kraavi.

SBSTA Vice Chair 2017-2020 | Co-Chair of Katowice Committee of Experts on Impacts of Implementation of Response Measures (KCI) 2019-2021

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10:20

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Perspectives on the European Economy

Speaker to be announced
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10:30

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"State of the Climate Report" Launch

Prof. Dr. Adina Croitoru, Babes-Bolyai University Faculty of Geography
Radu Dudău, President, EPG
Dr. Sorin Cheval, Scientific Researcher, National Meteorological Administration
Dr. Mihaela Caian, Senior Scientific Researcher, National Meteorological Administration
Moderator: Sorin Cebotari, Strategic Communication Consultant, European Climate Foundation

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10:30

Industry stage

Auchan industry event

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

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10:40

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Translating IPCC Strategies into CEE national policy

Diana Ürge-Vorsatz, Vice-Chair, IPCC

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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

Industry stage

Auchan industry event

Workshop – Partners for decarbonization
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11:20

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Navigating Risk in a Changing Climate

Dr Scott Kelly

Senior Vice President, Risilience

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11:35

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Zero Waste by Design: Creativity for Circular Futures

Nacho de Juan Creix

Founder Plat Institute

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11:30

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CEO Climate Pact

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11:40

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

Louis de Jaeger

Eco-entrepreneur

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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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Health prescriptions for the Planet

Hanna Haveri

World's first Planetary Health Physician, Finland

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12:30

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Towards a Green and Competitive Romanian Economy

Diana Buzoianu

Minister of Environment, Waters and Forests

Radu Miruță

Minister of Economy, Digitalization, Entrepreneurship and Tourism of Romania

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12:50

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Driving Climate Action Through Consumer Engagement

Antoine Benech, Vice President, Public Affairs and Sustainability, Pluxee Global

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13:10

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Building Climate-Resilient Food Systems

Ivan Holub

Sustainability Lead CEE, Danone

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13:30

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Cleantech Futures in CEE

Magdalena Jabłońska

CEO, Foundation for Technology Entrepreneurship | Co-founder, Cleantech for CEE

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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

Industry stage

Lunch

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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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Hybrid Regional Roundtable - Sustainability in CEE

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15:15

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Launch of Blue Pioneers in Romania

George Roth, CTO, Recognos Inc.

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15:20

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CEE Energy Transition

Joanna Maćkowiak-Pandera, President, Forum Energii

Mihai Pește, General Manager, Rețele Electrice

Diana Ürge-Vorsatz, Vice-Chair, IPCC

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16:00

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Paths for a competitive Romanian economy

Cosmin Vladimirescu

General Manager, Mastercard Romania and Croatia

Jean-Philippe Guillaume

Deputy CEO, Global Corporates

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16:10

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Livepods Conversations

Azadeh Farajpour, Founder, betterSoil, in conversation with Louis de Jaeger, writer, award-winning filmmaker, landscape designer

Annela Anger-Kraavi, Chief Executive of the Cambridge Trust for New Thinking in Economics in conversation with Diana Urge-Vorsatz, Vice-Chair, IPCC

Dr. Scott Kelly, Senior VP, Risilience, in conversation with Joanna Maćkowiak-Pandera, Founder and President, Forum Energii

Ignacio de Juan Creix, Founder, Plat Institute, in conversation with Hanna Haveri, Neurologist and Planetary Health Physician

Hassan Damluji, Director, Global Nation, in conversation with Iryna Stavchuk, Interim Director, Ukraine and Central & Eastern Europe Programmes

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16:30

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Towards a Sustainable Reconstruction of Ukraine

Iryna Stavchuk

Interim Director, Ukraine and Central & Eastern Europe Programmes

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16:50

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Building future proof cities

Jaime Ruiz Huescar

CO-Founder CITIES FORUM

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17:05

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Redefining Value in the Global Economy

Michel Scholte

Co-founder & Director, True Price & Impact Institute

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17:20

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Natural and cultural value of Water

Kristian Teleki

Fauna & Flora CEO

Time

17:35

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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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17:50

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Soil & Food in the Climate Crisis

Azadeh Farajpour Javazmi, Founder, Better Soil

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18:05

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Sustainability for SMEs in CEE

CCS events in Vienna, Sofia and Ljubljana
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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

Ciprian Stanescu

President Social innovation Solutions

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19:00

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Closing

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19:00

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Closing

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19:30

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Networking Cocktail Party FOYER

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19:30

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Networking Cocktail Party FOYER

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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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