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 Mindful Marketing Guidelines |
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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
Mohammad Hafezh bin Abdul Rahman
Speaker
Rajeswary Kandasamy
Speaker
Faith Tang Pui See
Moderator
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Keynote by YB Saraswathi Kandasamy, Deputy Minister for Unity, Malaysia
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10:55
11:15
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Financial Wellness for Women
Logajothi A/P Sivaras
Speaker
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11:00
11:30
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Panel 2: Regulatory & Investor Perspectives on ESG Disclosure
This panel explores how evolving ESG regulations and investor expectations are shaping the future of corporate disclosures. Learn what regulators, fund managers, and businesses expect — and how transparency can drive both compliance and brand trust.
Tan Ai Chin
Speaker
Cheah Kok Hoong
Moderator
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11:15
12:00
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CEO Round Table hosted by Entrepreneurs Business AddA (11:15 AM - 12 NOON)
Lim Soon Hong
Speaker
Salinee Ganeson
Speaker
Shanmughaelvi Rajagopal
Speaker
Shanthi Thambiah
Speaker
Umashankari Yomarakuro
Speaker
Sona Ghose
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.
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12:00
13:00
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Networking Lunch
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13:00
13:25
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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)
Wellness App, RESQ APP, Product launch by Nourich,
Umashankari Yomarakuro
Speaker
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13:30
14:00
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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
14:30
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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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14:30
15:00
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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.
Becky Low
Speaker
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Workshop by Asian Banking School - Be The Change: Taking Personal Responsibility for Sustainability
Cheah Wee Leong
Speaker
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15:30
16:00
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Tea Break
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16:00
16:30
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Keynote 3: ESG 4.0: Digitizing Sustainability for the Circular Brand Economy
Where ESG meets automation, analytics, and AI to power performance and perception.
Farouk Abdullah
Speaker
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16:30
17:00
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Panel 6: Style with a Conscience: Making Sustainability the New Standard in Fashion
This panel explores how fashion brands are embracing sustainability through ethical sourcing, circular design, and transparent storytelling. Discover how conscious fashion is reshaping industry norms and consumer expectations.
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17:00
17:20
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Closing Ceremony
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