Opening Ceremony

8:30 A.M. - 9:50 A.M.  

NETWORKING BREAK 

9:50 A.M. - 10:05 A.M. 

Leading Through Disruption: Sustainability, Resilience and Reinvention in a Changing Business Landscape

Executive Leadership Panel

10:10 A.M. - 11:05 P.M. 

Today’s business leaders are operating in an environment defined by economic uncertainty, climate risk, geopolitical instability, supply chain vulnerabilities, technological transformation, and evolving stakeholder expectations. For the C-Suite, sustainability and resilience are no longer peripheral CSR initiatives — they are central to business continuity, competitiveness, investor confidence, talent retention, and long-term growth. This panel brings together executive leaders to discuss how organizations are adapting their strategies, operations, governance models, and cultures to remain resilient while embedding sustainability into core decision-making.  

Regulation, Responsibility and Resilience: Navigating Environmental Compliance and Sustainable Development

11:05 P.M. - 12:05 P.M.  

As sustainability and ESG commitments become increasingly important to investors, regulators, businesses, and consumers, environmental compliance is becoming a critical component of responsible business strategy and long-term resilience.

This panel explores the intersection of environmental law, sustainable development, waste management, and business responsibility in Trinidad and Tobago.

Topics will include:

• Environmental approvals and assessments
• ESG governance and compliance
• Waste management challenges
• Circular economy opportunities

• Environmental risk and reputational management

LUNCH AND NETWORKING 

12:05 P.M. - 1:15 P.M. 

 

Launch of Governance Booklet

1:15 P.M. - 1:45 P.M. 

Financing the Future: How Sustainable Finance is Transforming Business Growth and Resilience

2:15 P.M. - 3:15 P.M. 

 As sustainability and ESG considerations become increasingly central to investment decisions, debt financing is evolving beyond traditional loans and bonds into a powerful tool for driving long-term resilience, innovation, and responsible business growth.

This panel brings together development finance institutions and companies that have successfully accessed sustainability-linked financing to explore how capital is reshaping business strategy across the region.

The discussion will examine:

• Green and sustainability-linked bonds
• ESG-linked loans
• Climate and resilience financing
• Reporting and governance expectations

• Opportunities and challenges in accessing sustainable finance

Rhythm & Revenue: Unlocking the Potential of the Orange Economy

4:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. 

The Orange Economy, comprising industries built on culture, creativity, innovation and intellectual capital, sits at the intersection of economic development, social impact and environmental sustainability. From supporting jobs and entrepreneurship to strengthening communities, preserving cultural heritage and driving tourism, the sector creates value far beyond entertainment alone.

This session will explore how Trinidad and Tobago can build a more resilient and commercially sustainable creative economy through responsible investment, stronger business partnerships, sustainable event management and improved support for creative enterprises. The discussion will challenge business leaders to view culture not as a sponsorship activity, but as a strategic contributor to sustainable development and national competitiveness.

 

Cocktail and Networking 

5:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.