Three 5-minute presentations followed by moderator questions & audience Q&A

With COP28 being held in Dubai in 2023, several major issues are being brought forth that will define the future conversation around sustainability, both in the Middle East and globally. This session will review these key themes to ensure you’re up-to-date and knowledgeable regarding the cutting-edge developments in sustainability.

Key Themes Include

• A review of the environmental health of the world, with specific focus on the Middle East
• The key themes to look for in 2023 and beyond
• The biggest challenges in sustainability
• Potential future solutions & noteworthy global developments
• Political, economic, and social responses to climate change

Smart questions

• Where are we with climate change, is there a time limit we have before major issues start occurring?
• How can we inspire lukewarm actors to take action on sustainable practices?
• A concern for many is how implementing sustainable practices can impact bottom lines, how can we assuage that fear and what tools can we utilise to be sustainable and successful?

Three 5-minute presentations followed by moderator questions & audience Q&A

The second session of the event will see some of the most inspirational figures in sustainability from a variety of industries, including, but not limited to technology, digitalisation, lifestyle, branding, transport & logistics, construction, and infrastructure. In this session, we will ask key industry figures to explain how they made their businesses sustainable, successful, and socially conscious in order to inspire and motivate our attendees to make changes in their own operations.

Key Themes Include

• How to inspire businesses and staff in the sustainable philosophy
• How to be a sustainable leader
• Optimal practices for business and sustainable growth
• Technology and sustainability

Smart questions

• How do you stay abreast of the latest developments in sustainability?
• What are 3 takeaway practices that I can implement in my business over the next year?
• How can technology aid us in becoming more sustainable?

• Take time to enjoy refreshments, pop into a meeting, take a call, liaise with other attendees and key speakers, and to enjoy the range of entertainment on offer.

Three 5-minute presentations followed by moderator questions & audience Q&A

This session has been specially created to offer an expansive insight into how a modern business can be totally sustainable. The session will provide attendees with a complete review of each key area of a business, with practical steps to take away and implement into operations with immediate effect.

Key Themes Include

• Loss and damage agreements
• Climate finance
• Just energy transition partnerships
• A holistic review of a modern business and its sustainable practices
• Key implementations in business logistics, staff welfare and production
• Insights into the future of sustainable practices for businesses

Smart questions

• What are the optimal methods of sustainable transportation and packaging?
• How can you improve sustainable practices amongst staff?
• Can you be a totally sustainable business or will there always be some emissions we must mitigate?

• Lunch will be provided along with varied entertainment and time for networking.

• A keynote speech from an industry elite on optimal sustainable practices

A roundtable Q&A hosted by a moderator and welcoming questions from speakers, the floor and digital channels

This final session will summarise the key learnings and highlight the core issues to take away, as well as add in any other key elements not yet mentioned. It will also provide an opportunity to ask any final questions and get involved in an open, collaborative dialogue.

Key Themes Include

• The core issues in sustainability
• Takeaways to implement in your business(es)
• Brainstorming on dynamic practices and theories for the future

Smart questions

• What is the number one consideration one should take in modern sustainability?
• What’s the biggest challenge we face?
• What’s your expectation for the next decade?