The summit promises an immersive experience, uniting thought leaders, innovators, and sustainability experts representing diverse sectors and industries. 

Each breakout session during the event will be facilitated and guided by Deloitte experts. With their expertise, the breakout sessions promise to be engaging, informative, and tailored to provide practical solutions and strategies relevant to the themes explored.

Inspiration (13.30 - 14.15)

1. Sustainability Regulatory Outlook

Explore the latest sustainability regulation development and the EU Green Deal.

2. Future sustainability skills and how to strategically plan for your future workforce

Learn how you can strategically plan the transition towards sustainability skills in your organisation.

3. Pathways to a Low-Carbon Future

Find out how to balance costs and leverage business opportunities to transition your business to net zero.

External speaker: Pierre Fils, Director Group Sustainability at bpostgroup

Challenges (14.45 - 15.30)

4. ESG for the CFO

Explore the pivotal role of the CFO in driving sustainability, navigating financial landscapes with a green lens for a resilient future.

5. Sustainable reward, attraction & retention

Explore the pivotal role ESG plays in shaping future reward programs. Investigate the impact of the push for pay equity and transparency, navigate the nuances of rewarding remote work in the new normal, and acquire effective strategies for recognizing and rewarding ESG skillsets. 

6. The Art of Supply Chain through an ESG lens

Discover how sustainability influences supply chain reputation and transformation, navigating the delicate balance between regulatory compliance and optimization objectives. Join us for an in-depth exploration of practical use cases related to the Sustainable Packaging dimension. From the latest supply chain due diligence regulations to a comprehensive study on reusable packaging (evaluating its pros and cons), we'll also reflect on the Social component. 

Solutions (16.00 - 16:45)

7. Tech as accelerator to Transition

Delve into the strategic steps for establishing ESG data and technology effectively. Join us in paving the way for a seamless transition leveraging technology as a powerful accelerator.

8. Behavioural Change in sustainability transformations

Explore the techniques for triggering the right behaviors. Uncover the power of change management in accelerating sustainability initiatives and fostering stakeholder engagement.

External speakers: Xavier Baeten, Partner and Professor of Reward and Sustainability at Vlerick Business School, and Ann-Françoise Versele, Head of Sustainability at Bekaert.

9. Circular Economy

Accelerating circular growth: what are the bottlenecks and actions needed to scale circularity?

External speakers: Ivonne Bojoh, CEO at Circle Economy, Marc Jamin, Director Government Relations & Public Affairs Europe at SABIC, Stany Vaes, Managing Director at Denuo, and John Wante, Product Policy Advisor at Cabinet Minister of Climate, Environment, Sustainable Development and Green Deal.

Sustainability as a fair process: synchronizing opportunities and challenges

Keynote from Koenraad Debackere, followed by a panel discussion.