Leading The Way in Climate & Sustainability

We are Agendi, a global sustainability and climate consultancy leader. Per the occasion of our Brussels launch, we are hosting a one-day networking and knowledge-sharing event with 125 industry professionals. Join us on November 27 in the heart of Brussels.

Since 2016 | +100 clients | 40 Employees | 5 Countries | B-Corp certified | CDP Accredited Partner

More about Agendi: https://agendi.co/

AGENDA

9:00-9:30 | Breakfast & Agendi Welcome

9:30-10:15 | Keynote by Jean-Pascal van Ypersele - Professor, UCLouvain and Former Candidate IPCC Chair

10:30-11:25 | Towards Net Zero: Transition plans & Science-Based Targets A presentation of net-zero fundamentals and best practices in climate transition planning.

• Bernard Mathieu | Academic Director Sustainability Programs, ULB
• Igor Lefebvre | ESG Sustainability Manager, Elia
• Ihsane Haouach | Societal Entrepreneur
• Helena Walsh | Managing Partner, Agendi (moderator)

11:30-12:30 | Shaping Global Sustainability: From Voluntary Action to Regulation A panel with policy makers and industry leaders on the importance of international cooperation, sustainable development, and the role of policymaking.

• Benoit Leguet | Managing Director, I4CE
• Mirjam Wolfrum | Head of Policy Engagement, Europe, CDP
• Arnaud Brohe | Founder and CEO, Agendi (moderator)

12:30-13:40 | Networking Lunch

13:40-14:30 | Fireside chat on COP 28 expectations, challenges and opportunities

• Peter Wittoeck | Head of Climate Change Department at Federal Public Service Health, Food Chain Safety and Environment Team (klimaat.be)
• Ewa Krukowska| Senior Climate and Energy Reporter, Bloomberg

14:35 - 15:15 | A Case Study in Managing ESG Risks and Seizing Opportunities A deep dive into the adoption of climate and ESG risk management frameworks to create value and a competitive advantage

• Arthur Charlier | Lead ESG Project Manager, Nasdaq
• Kevin Fertig | Manager, Agendi (facilitator)

15:30-16:25 | Spearheading the Transition towards a Nature-Positive Society An interactive discussion offering different perspectives on how to evaluate, assess and protect nature

• Michael van Cutsem | CEO & Founder, BeeOdiversity
• Roland Moreau | Independent Environmentalist & Associate Professor, ULB
• Reine Spiessens | Biodiversity Policy Officer, WWF-Belgium
• Milena Lefevre | Senior Consultant, Agendi (moderator)

1 6:25-16:40 | Closing Remarks "Shifting Economy" by Jérôme Thomas - Advisor to the Secretary of State of the Brussels-Capital Region, responsible for Economic Transition and Scientific Research

16:40-17:30 | Networking Drinks