STAGE forum'24

Elevate your sustainability knowledge, cultivate meaningful connections, and join the forefront of shaping sustainable investments at the STAGE forum in Warsaw on September 26-27th, 2024.

Day 1 (09/26 at CIC Warsaw) STAGE forum'24 Agenda

Location: Chmielna 73, 00-801 Warszawa, Poland

8:00 – 8:30: Registration & Welcoming Coffee

8:30 – 8:55: Welcome Address / Opening remarks by Jurgita Juskiene, GND Partners

8:55 – 9:20: Opening Keynote: "Sustainable Finance and the Road Ahead" by Robert Adamczyk, EBRD

9:20 – 11:10: Session 1 – Sustainability Landscape: Perspectives, Compliance and Accountability

Keynotes: "The Role of Capital Providers in Transformation of the Economy" by Krzysztof Kaminski, POLSIF

“Regulatory Landscape 2024 - Key Challenges for Businesses” by Borys D. Sawicki (SK&S)

"The European Investment Bank Perspective" by Alexander Antonyuk, EIB

The leading Investors and Experts will discuss the main challenges and best practices related to topics on Defining Sustainability, Avoiding Greenwashing, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainability Verification, and others.

Panellists: Robert Adamczyk (EBRD), Borys D. Sawicki (SK&S), Krzysztof Kaminski (POLSIF), Alexander Antonyuk (EIB), Cornelia Frentz (ECBF), Piotr Dmuchowski (TFI PZU); Moderator: Weronika Nalbert (Wardynski & Partners).

11:10 – 11:40: Networking and Refreshments Break

11:40 – 12:50: Session 2 – Sustainable Investing: Building the Future

Keynotes: "Adding Value and Impact Through Pragmatic Sustainability" by Iain Haggis, GND Partners

"Sustainable Transformation of SME and MIDcaps Companies" by Agnieszka Durlej, Bank Pekao

The leading Investors and Experts will discuss the main challenges and best practices related to topics on Energy-efficient Technologies, Green Building Materials, Smart Cities, Grids and Infrastructure, Sustainable Investment Due Diligence, Investing in Real Assets, and others.

Panellists: Malgorzata Walczak (PFR), Iain Haggis (GND Partners), Agnieszka Durlej (Bank Pekao), Piotr Dmuchowski (TFI PZU); Moderator: Adam Koscielniak (A-RES).

12:50 – 13:50: Networking Lunch Break

13:50 – 15:00: Session 3 – Sustainable Energy: Accelerating Investments in Sustainable Transition

Keynotes: "Challenges and Opportunities of Sustainable Energy Investing" by Alexander Antonyuk, EIB

The leading Investors and Experts will discuss the main challenges and best practices related to Net-Zero Ambition, Energy Security, Renewable Energy and Storage, the Promise of Hydrogen, Closing the data gap in ESG, scope 3 and value-chain emissions, Transition Finance, and others.

Panellists: Alexander Antonyuk (EIB), Piotr Wila (Hynfra), Bartosz Janikowski (GND Partners), Violaine Couturier (Lawyer and Independent Director); Moderator: Ruslan Lernatovych (A-RES).

15:00 – 15:30: Networking and Refreshments Break

15:30 – 16:40: Session 4 – Sustainability Leaders: Breakthrough Innovations and Patient Capital

Keynotes: "Emerging Innovation Ecosystem for Investors, Startups & Corporates" by Slawomir Olejnik, Deep Tech CEE and Innovative Poland Foundation

"Redefining Impact Investing – How Deep Tech Drives the Sustainability Transition" by Oliver Hasse, INAM

An interactive session focused on showcasing the leading examples in the industry and investment support cases in 2024 and the upcoming 2025.

Panellists: Slawomir Olejnik (Deep Tech CEE / Innovative Poland Foundation), Donatas Ditkus (GND Partners), Oliver Hasse (INAM), Iain Haggis (GND Partners); Moderator: Aleksander Jakub Paszynski (Ecoekonomia.pl).

16:40 – 17:00: Closing Remarks

18:00 – 21:30: Networking Dinner - Invitation only

Day 2 (09/27 at WUT/Faculty of Physics) STAGE workshop'24 Agenda

Location: Koszykowa 75, 00-662 Warszawa, Poland

8:30 – 9:00: Registration and Networking Coffee

9:00 – 9:15: Welcome & Opening Remarks by Dr. Tomasz K. Pietrzak, WUT

9:15 – 9:45: Opening Keynote: "The New Sustainability Dimensions" by Prof. Vincenzo Provenzano, University of Palermo

9:45 – 10:30: STAGE Workshops (session1):

Following the Opening keynote, attendees will participate in an expert-led Sustainability Workshop on Circular Economy by Magaret Beever, HSSMI. These workshops will provide practical knowledge and tools for attendees to implement sustainable practices within their organisations.

10:30 – 11:00: Networking and Refreshments Break

11:00 – 12:30: STAGE Workshops (session 2):

Attendees will participate in expert-led Sustainability Workshops on the STAGE grant programme by Dr Tomasz K. Pietrzak, WUT and Vilma Vilutyte, LIC (use cases and opportunities for enterprises will be presented) and Green Transformation - Sustainable Buildings & Electric Vehicles Infrastructure by Dr Michał Marzantowicz, WUT. Selected use cases and the European investment support programmes will be discussed. These workshops will provide practical knowledge and tools for attendees to implement sustainable practices within their organisations.

12:30 – 13:30: Networking Lunch Break

13:30 – 15:00: STAGE Workshops (session 3):

Attendees will participate in expert-led Sustainability Workshops on Transition Management by Prof. Vincenzo Provenzano, University of Palermo and Secure and Sustainable Supply Chains by Oliver Hasse, INAM. These workshops will provide practical knowledge and tools for attendees to implement sustainable practices within their organisation.

15:00 – 15:20: Networking and Refreshments Break

15:20 – 16:50: STAGE Workshops (session 4):

Attendees will participate in the expert-led Sustainability Workshops on Sustainability - Critical Raw Materials & Remanufacturing and Sustainability Reporting by Prof Denis Dowling, I-Form and UCD. These workshops will provide practical knowledge and tools for attendees to implement sustainable practices within their organisations.

16:50 – 17:00: Closing Remarks

17:30 – 20:30: Networking Drinks and Cultural Activities - Invitation only