BREAKFAST
7:00am - 8:15 am
Opening Ceremony
8:30 am - 9:45 am
Anna Henderson
President
Opening Remarks
Gillian Muessig
Managing Director
Feature Speaker
Senator the Honourable Satyakama “Kama” Maharaj
Minister of Trade, Investment and Tourism
Remarks
Alex Smith
Chief Executive Officer
MoU Signing with FuturePlus
Indu Sharma
Partner/Director
Opening Ceremony Closing Remarks
Melissa Pierre
Senior Trade and Policy Specialist
Moderator
Feature Address Topic
Impact Investors are Making Bank : Why Backing the Improbable Is Returning Alpha to Savvy Investors
Alpha investment opportunities lie in identifying where the ball is about to bounce. 98% of venture capital is allotted to men. I like to find my unicorns in uncrowded fields. Join me for a romp through the history, results, and opportunities available to investors who want to do very well by doing good. It is not only possible, the two are intrinsically entwined.
Board Diversity
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
AMCHAM T&T’s ESG Conference panel on Board Diversity offers a crucial platform to explore the evolving landscape of corporate governance in Trinidad & Tobago. Speakers on this panel should be prepared to present the latest statistics highlighting the current representation of women on boards within the country, emphasizing both progress made and existing gaps. The discussion should also focus on the business case for diversity, including how inclusive leadership drives innovation, improves decision-making, and enhances overall company performance. Additionally, panelists could address challenges and best practices for increasing board diversity, including strategies for overcoming systemic barriers and promoting equitable opportunities for women in leadership roles. By spotlighting data and actionable insights, this panel aims to inspire tangible commitments toward more diverse and inclusive boards across the region.
Joanne Salazar
Co-Owner/Director
SPEAKER
Eva Mitchell
Chief Executive Officer
SPEAKER
Nigel Romano
Senior Director, Advisory Services
SPEAKER
Anna Henderson
President
MODERATOR
Philanthropic Entrepreneurship/Social Enterprise
11:05 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Philanthropic Entrepreneurship and Social Enterprise are redefining how businesses create value—blending purpose with profit to drive meaningful social and environmental impact. At the AMCHAM T&T ESG Conference, discover how visionary leaders unlock innovative solutions that address community challenges while building sustainable ventures. Join us to explore inspiring success stories, actionable strategies, and collaborative opportunities that prove business can be a powerful force for good. Don’t miss this chance to be part of the movement transforming Trinidad and Tobago’s future through entrepreneurship with heart.
Ugo Blanco
Resident Representative
SPEAKER
Gillian Muessig
Managing Director
Feature Speaker
Brent McFee
Chief Executive Officer (Ag.)
SPEAKER
Lou Lyons
Musical Director
SPEAKER
Nirad Tewarie
Chief Executive Officer
MODERATOR
LUNCH
12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
The ANSA McAL Journey Towards IFRS S1 Compliance
1:15 pm - 1:30 pm
ANSA McAL will provide practical insights into their journey towards IFRS S1 compliance, outlining reporting standards used (SASB & GRI) with a focus on the social components featured in its first ESG Data Disclosure report 2024.
Natalie Bibby
Corporate Sustainability Specialist
Social Impact Measurement & Reporting Workshop
1:35 pm - 2:55 pm
This is an insightful session where participants will discover how social impact assessment reporting can transform your organization's ESG strategy. With a focus on Frameworks and standards: GRI, SASB, CSRD social metrics, How to measure, monitor, and report social outcomes credibly, Avoiding impact-washing and building trust through transparency. Attendees will gain access to tools for measuring social return on investment (SROI), and techniques to communicate impact with credibility—positioning their brand as a socially responsible leader in a values-driven marketplace.
Wendell Ramoutar
Partner, Assurance Services
SPEAKER
Nikessha Lacario
Director, Assurance Services
SPEAKER
Resilience and Regeneration: The CEO's Roadmap for ESG Leadership Beyond 2025
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The aim is to challenge traditional defensive ESG strategies by offering a practical framework for building responsible and regenerative businesses that deliver measurable value to stakeholders. Describing FuturePlus's system of tracking over 200 impact indicators across five key themes and highlighting social impact as the driving force behind progress across all ESG areas.
Alex Smith
Chief Executive Officer
SPEAKER
