Event Programme

20 August 2026

Time Session
08:15
09:00
Registration
09:00
10:00
Opening Ceremony
Guest of Honour- YB Tuan Sim Tze Tzin, Deputy Minister Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) of Malaysia

Opening Address: Dr Shikha Kedia Bharadwaj, Organising Chairperson, ESG & Brands Forum 2026

  • Keynote Address: Building a Sustainable Legacy: Insights from Sunway's ESG Journey
    Ong Pang Yen Speaker
10:00
10:30
Morning Tea Break & Networking
10:30
11:00
Keynote: The Human Side of ESG: Leadership, Trust and Building Resilient Communities
This framing would resonate strongly with ESG professionals, policymakers, corporate leaders, and sustainability practitioners while showcasing her unique leadership journey.
Dato' Seri Maimunah binti Mohd Sharif Keynote
11:00
11:30
Panel 1: Circular Economy, Trends, Challenges and the future of ESG
Explore the systemic impact of the carbon tax, how it affects the supply chain, investment attractiveness, and the "Marketing vs. Reality" gap.
Dr. Kian-Ming Ong Speaker
Nurul Muiz Murad Speaker
Taisei Matsuki Speaker
11:30
12:00
Panel 2: Climate Resilience and the Low-Carbon Transition
Exploring strategies to build climate-resilient businesses while accelerating the shift to a low-carbon, sustainable economy.
Aun Hua Yeo Speaker
MrJerry ChaiElis Workwear Malaysia Sdn Bhd Speaker
Mohd Azlan Masood Speaker
Ralph Justin Dixon Speaker
12:00
13:00
Networking Lunch
13:00
13:15
Post-Lunch Brain Energiser Activity
13:15
13:45
Panel 3: Building Sustainable Communities Through Technology
Discover how leading brands are paving the path for responsible and sustainable operations.
Cho Min Teoh Speaker
Jia Earn Tan Speaker
Sarah Noble Speaker
14:10
14:40
Panel 4: The Story of Impact - How Authentic Brand Storytelling Attracts Partners, Investors & Communities
This session explores how founders and brands can transform sustainability efforts into authentic stories that build trust, attract strategic partners and capture investor interest.
Chai Lee Speaker
Gunaprasath Bupalan Speaker
Kavitha Manikam Speaker
14:40
15:00
Keynote 3
Datin Dr (H.C.) Hartini Osman Speaker
15:00
15:30
Fireside Chat: Local Resilience to Future Proof The Supply Chain
To move the conversation away from global cost-optimisation toward regional self-reliance. This session explores how brands can mitigate the risks of wars, pandemics, and shortages by fostering local ecosystems that are not only sustainable but commercially "Unstoppable."
Carol Wong Yue Xuan Speaker
15:30
16:00
Tea Break
16:00
16:30
Panel 5: Sustainable Leadership
This session will bridge the gap between human empathy and corporate resilience, showing that Social Capital is the "glue" that makes a brand Unstoppable.
Chee Yoong Lim Speaker
16:30
17:00
Panel 6: Community Centric Business Models
How Brands Can Integrate Community Upliftment, Local Sourcing & Social Impact into Core Strategy.
17:00
17:30
Closing Ceremony