Event Programme
25 September 2025
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08:15
09:00
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Registration
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09:00
10:00
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Opening Ceremony
Event officiated by YB Dato Hajjah Hanifah Hajar Taib Deputy Minister of Economy, Malaysia
Highlight: Launch of Handbook on Mindful Marketing in Southeast Asia |
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10:00
10:30
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Tea Break
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10:30
11:00
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Panel 1: Circular Economy & Sustainable Supply Chains
This panel explores how circular economy principles and responsible supply chains are reshaping business models. Discover strategies for reducing waste, increasing resilience, and driving long-term sustainability.
Crystal Yip Yoke Lin
Speaker
Mareena Binti Mahpudz
Speaker
Mohammad Hafezh bin Abdul Rahman
Speaker
Muhammad Hazwan bin Hussein
Speaker
Rajeswary Kandasamy
Speaker
Faith Tang Pui See
Moderator
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Keynote by YB Senator Saraswathy Kandasami, Deputy Minister of National Unity, Malaysia (10:30 AM- 10:50 AM)
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11:00
11:30
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Panel 2: The 4Ps of Sustainable Finance: People, Planet, Purpose & Profit
This panel explores a holistic framework that aligns financial returns with social equity, environmental stewardship, and long-term impact.
Dr Ts Hj Muhtar bin Suhaili
Speaker
Tan Ai Chin
Speaker
Tengku Adrinna Tengku Azman
Speaker
Cheah Kok Hoong
Moderator
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11:30
12:00
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Panel 3: ESG Marketing – Engaging the Conscious Consumer
Explore how brands are winning hearts and minds by aligning marketing with ESG values. This panel dives into strategies for authentic storytelling, purpose-driven campaigns, and building trust with conscious consumers.
Fiona Liao
Speaker
Goh Liu Shien
Speaker
John D Chacko
Speaker
Malliga Subramaniam
Speaker
Yens Yenkai
Moderator
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CEO Round Table hosted by Entrepreneurs Business AddA (11:15 AM - 12 NOON)
Lim Soon Hong
Speaker
Salinee Ganeson
Speaker
Shanmughaselvi Rajagopal
Speaker
Shanthi Thambiah
Speaker
Sona Ghose
Moderator
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12:00
13:00
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Networking Lunch
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13:00
13:20
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Keynote 1: Greenwashing vs. Genuine ESG: The Road to Transparency
This keynote unpacks the growing scrutiny around ESG claims and the fine line between purpose and performance. Learn how brands can build credibility through honest, transparent, and verifiable sustainability practices.
Nurul Muiz Murad
Speaker
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Purpose-led brands and product launches (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM)
Product launch by Nourista Nutritech, Wellness App, & ResQMeal App
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13:20
13:40
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Keynote 2: Building Future-Ready Talent: Embedding ESG, Digital Skills & Tech Innovation in Education and Workforce Development
This keynote explores how circular economy principles, digital literacy, and emerging technologies can be embedded into education and workforce strategies.
P Kamalanathan
Speaker
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13:45
14:15
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Panel 4: How B2C Brands Are Walking the Talk on Sustainability
This panel highlights how leading B2C brands are turning sustainability promises into real action. Hear insights on strategies, challenges, and the impact on consumer trust and loyalty.
Fong Chai Lee
Speaker
Jean Yeap
Speaker
Priti Gathani
Speaker
Roselin Das
Speaker
Dr Stephen Poon
Moderator
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14:00
15:00
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Workshop by Asian Banking School - Be The Change: Taking Personal Responsibility for Sustainability
2:00 PM- 3:00 PM
Cheah Wee Leong
Speaker
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14:15
14:45
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Panel 5: Happy People, Stronger Brands: Why Tech-Enabled Work-Life Balance Matters in ESG
In today’s fast-paced, hyper-connected world, technology can either be a stressor or a solution. This panel explores how forward-thinking brands are leveraging technology.
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14:45
15:00
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15:00
15:30
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Tea Break
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15:30
15:55
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Keynote 3: Humanity at the Heart of ESG: Building Purposeful Futures Beyond Profit
Datin Dr (h.c) Hartini Osman
Keynote
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16:00
16:30
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16:30
17:00
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Closing Ceremony
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