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MOMENTUM 2024: The Sustainability Conference Reimagine, Innovate, Collaborate
Thursday, 18 April 2024 2:30 PM CET

In-person

18 Apr.

Thursday, 14:30 CET

MOMENTUM 2024: The Sustainability Conference Reimagine, Innovate, Collaborate

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MOMENTUM is Deloitte's annual flagship event designed to shed light on the critical steps we need to take in policymaking, strategy setting, and operational processes to move sustainability forward.

Following the first global stocktake at COP28, it’s clear that if meaningful commitments are not made now, humanity will have to contend with problems much larger than it’s currently facing.

But true sustainability is complex. And deciding on what to change today requires thoughtful consideration of the environmental, social and economic priorities of tomorrow.

Don’t just react to regulatory requirements—join the MOMENTUM.  Our diverse panel of external speakers will take you beyond compliance and inspire you to start blazing your own path towards a future worth fighting for.

 

14:30 - 15:00

Opening doors

Master of ceremonies: Jana Degrott, Luxembourgish changemaker & EU electoral candidate

15:00 - 15:05

Welcome speech

John Psaila, CEO - Managing Partner - Deloitte Luxembourg

15:05 - 15:25

Keynote #1

Thomas Schoos, Director-General for International, European and Internal Affairs - Ministry of Environment, Climate and Biodiversity

15:25 - 15:55

Panel #1 – Ensuring an equitable and just transition in finance

  • Nicoletta Zappatini, Managing Director - Olea Capital Ltd
  • Jackie Na Liu, Head of Sustainable Finance - ICBC Luxembourg Branch & ICBC (Europe) S.A.
  • Francesco Pirovano, Head of ESG Banking Initiatives - Intesa Sanpaolo

Moderator: Julien Froumouth, Head of Sustainability – Association des Banques et Banquiers de Luxembourg (ABBL)

15:55 - 16:25

Panel #2 - Supporting economic growth beyond the EU

  • Gunter Fischer, Principal Advisor - European Investment Bank (EIB)
  • Borislav Kostadinov, Director - Finance in Motion GmbH
  • Srinath Komarina, Program Manager - Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)

Moderator: Nicoletta Centofanti, CEO - Luxembourg Sustainable Finance Initiative (LSFI)

Coffee break

16:40 - 17:10

Panel #3  - Synergizing our commitments for real change

  • Frederic Surdon, CEO - Société Générale
  • Erik von Scholz, CEO - Enovos

Moderator: Michael Halling, Professor and Chair in Sustainable Finance - University of Luxembourg

17:10 - 17:20

Keynote #2 - Reimagine Sustainable Finance: Collaborative innovation for a resilient future

Isabelle Delas, CEO - Luxembourg Finance Labelling Agency a.s.b.l.

17:20 - 17:45

Keynote #3

Ed Gillespie, Co-founder Futerra, Inspirational Keynote Speaker, Writer, Serial Entrepreneur and Futurist.

17:45 - 17:50

Closing speech

Francesca Messini, Sustainability Leader - Deloitte Luxembourg

17:50 - 19:00

Networking cocktail

  • Local NGO showcase:

    • Dress for Success
    • Foundation Follereau Luxembourg
    • Serve the City
  • Photography project “Universal Humanity” by Thomas Iser, French-Luxembourgish street artist and activist
  • Jana Degrott, Luxembourgish changemaker & EU electoral candidate
  • John Psaila, CEO - Managing Director - Deloitte Luxembourg
  • Thomas Schoos, Director-General for International, European and Internal Affairs - Ministry of Environment, Climate and Biodiversity
  • Nicoletta Zappatini, Managing Director - Olea Capital Ltd
  • Julien Froumouth, Head of Sustainability – Association des Banques et Banquiers de Luxembourg (ABBL)
  • Gunter Fischer, Principal Advisor - European Investment Bank (EIB)
  • Borislav Kostadinov, Director - Finance in Motion GmbH
  • Srinath Komarina, Program Manager - Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)
  • Nicoletta Centofanti, CEO - Luxembourg Sustainable Finance Initiative (LSFI)
  • Frederic Surdon, CEO - Société Générale
  • ⁠Erik von Scholz, CEO - Enovos
  • Michael Halling, Professor and Chair in Sustainable Finance - University of Luxembourg
  • Isabelle Delas, CEO - Luxembourg Finance Labelling Agency a.s.b.l.
  • Francesca Messini, Sustainability Leader - Deloitte Luxembourg
  • Jackie Na Liu, Head of Sustainable Finance - ICBC Luxembourg Branch & ICBC (Europe) S.A.
  • Francesco Pirovano, Head of ESG Banking Initiatives - Intesa Sanpaolo
  • Ed Gillespie, Co-founder Futerra, Inspirational Keynote Speaker, Writer, Serial Entrepreneur and Futurist.

Meet the representatives of three local NGOs and discover how you can make a difference today.

During the cocktail you will also have the chance to meet French-Luxembourgish street artist and activist, Thomas Iser, and participate in his critically acclaimed photography project "Universal Humanity".


The Ministry of Economy’s General Directorate for Tourism has certified
 MOMENTUM with the “Green Business Event” logo for its environmentally conscious organization. This logo is bestowed to business event organizers who respect precise criteria of eco-responsibility and inclusivity. More information can be found on www.greenbusinessevents.lu