BREAKFAST
7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Opening Ceremony
9:00 a.m. - 9:35 a.m.
Stuart Franco
President | AMCHAM T&T
Title Sponsor
(TBA)
Indu Sharma
Chair | AMCHAM T&T ESG Committee, Co-Owner / Director | QED Consulting Limited
CEO's Conversations
9:40 a.m. - 10:25 a.m.
This "CEOs Conversation" session is vital because it offers exclusive insights from top executives who are driving sustainability transformations within their organizations. CEOs are uniquely positioned to embed ESG into core business strategies, balancing environmental and social goals with profitability. This session fosters candid discussions on navigating challenges like stakeholder capitalism, regulatory pressures, and ESG backlash, while exploring innovative solutions for impactful change.
Why attend this session: By focusing on authentic leadership, proactive decision-making, and collaboration, the session empowers attendees to learn how CEOs turn ESG into a competitive advantage that creates lasting value for businesses and society.
Gervase Warner
Independent Director and Strategic Advisor | Sandals Resorts International and Conscious Capitalism, Inc.
Zia Paton
Partner & Leader, Consulting Services / Digital Services Lead | PwC Trinidad and Tobago
MODERATOR
AI Deployment and Corporate Integrity
10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Ethical AI is essential for creating a future where technology serves humanity, and corporate integrity can lead the way by setting high standards. As AI is integrated into the work force businesses must redefine how they leverage their human capital to foster inclusive growth.
Why attend this session:
The session on "AI Deployment and Corporate Integrity" highlights the critical role of ethical AI in shaping a future where technology aligns with human values. By integrating corporate integrity into AI practices, businesses can set high standards, redefining workforce strategies to foster inclusive and responsible growth.
Diya Wynn
Principal, Responsible AI, Public Policy | Amazon Web Services 
Dr. Craig Ramlal
Head of the Control Systems Group, Coordinator of Postgraduate Studies and Research
Department Electrical and Computer Engineering, The University of the West
Indies, St. Augustine Campus 
Access to Green Investment
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Green investments and sustainable finance taxonomies are transforming the future of ESG strategies, and this session is your gateway to understanding their impact.
Taxonomies provide a clear framework to identify and classify environmentally sustainable activities, ensuring investments drive meaningful progress toward climate goals while avoiding risks like greenwashing.
Join the conversation to explore how taxonomies are shaping markets, fostering innovation, and unlocking new opportunities for sustainable growth.
Why attend this session:
The session on "Green Investment: Access to Green Investment" emphasizes the transformative role of sustainable finance taxonomies in driving impactful ESG strategies. By providing clear frameworks to classify environmentally sustainable activities, it fosters market transparency, mitigates greenwashing risks, and unlocks opportunities for innovation and sustainable growth.
John Outridge
Chief Executive Officer | Trinidad and Tobago International Finance Centre (TTIFC)
Brent McFee
Chief Executive Officer | Home Mortgage Bank
Ugo Blanco
Resident Representative | UNDP Multi-Country Office, Trinidad and Tobago, Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten 
LUNCH
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m
How to Integrate Environmental Social and Governance Impact and Risks into Company Strategy
1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
This essential event will equip you with actionable insights on aligning your corporate strategy with broader frameworks, ensuring your organization not only meets but exceeds sustainability and governance expectations. Don’t miss this chance to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving business landscape—join us and transform challenges into strategic advantages!
Why attend this session:
The session provides actionable strategies to align corporate operations with ESG frameworks, enhancing sustainability and governance practices. By integrating ESG principles, companies can mitigate risks, meet stakeholder expectations, and transform challenges into opportunities for long-term competitive advantage.
Kyana Bowen
Executive Director | UN Global Compact Network 
Materiality Assessment Workshop
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Align strategic priorities with issues that matter most to your business and stakeholders. By identifying and prioritizing material topics—ranging from financial risks to ESG concerns—executives gain insights into emerging trends, stakeholder expectations, and potential business risks or opportunities.
Why attend this session:
This session will empower executives to align their strategic priorities with stakeholder expectations by leveraging materiality assessments to identify key risks, opportunities, and emerging trends. Attendees will gain actionable insights into optimizing ESG strategies and enhancing business resilience through effective prioritization of material topics.
Arnaud van Dijk
Deputy Head of ESG, KPMG Islands Group (KIG) | KPMG Cayman Islands
Staci Scott
Director | KPMG Cayman Islands
ASA Wright Nature Tour
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Optional