BREAKFAST
7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Opening Ceremony
9:00 am - 9:35 am
Nirad Tewarie
Chief Executive Officer | AMCHAM T&T 
Ryan Chaitram
Communications and External Affairs Manager | BP Trinidad and Tobago LLC
Dr. the Honourable Kennedy Swaratsingh
Minister of Planning, Economic Affairs and Development |
Ministry of Planning and Development
Indu Sharma
Chair | AMCHAM T&T ESG Committee, Co-Owner / Director | QED Consulting Limited
Conducting Materiality Assessments - WORKSHOP
9:40 am - 10:40 am
These assessments are pivotal for identifying and prioritizing the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues that matter most to an organization and its stakeholders. This session will equip managers with cutting-edge insights into aligning sustainability strategies with stakeholder expectations, mitigating ESG risks, and uncovering opportunities for long-term value creation.
Why attend this session:
The session on "Materiality Assessment" empowers managers to prioritize ESG issues effectively, aligning sustainability strategies with stakeholder expectations to mitigate risks and uncover opportunities for long-term value creation. By equipping organizations with cutting-edge insights, this session fosters a strategic approach to ESG management, enhancing both corporate responsibility and sustainable growth.
Arnaud van Dijk
Deputy Head of ESG | KPMG Islands Group, KPMG Cayman Islands
Staci Scott
Director | KPMG Cayman Islands
Access to Green Investment
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 a.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)
Rosemary Lall
Programme Officer-Energy, Environment and Disaster Management | UNDP Multi-Country Office, Trinidad and Tobago, Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten
Nigel Sabga
Executive Director | ANSA Merchant Bank
Mariana Escobar Uribe
Senior Operations Officer and Project Lead | International Finance Corporation, World Bank Group
Shinelle Grant-Sealey
Vice President - Environmental, Social & Governance
Guardian Group
MODERATOR
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 
Brent McFee
Chief Executive Officer (Ag.) | Trinidad and Tobago Mortgage Bank
Anna Henderson
Chief Executive Officer | Amaranth Business Solutions Limited
MODERATOR
Reflections from Companies Maturing on Their Journeys: The Challenges Faced and How They Were Overcome
2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Why attend this session: This session will offer profound insights into the ESG journeys of companies, detailing the challenges they faced and the innovative solutions they implemented to overcome them. By sharing these reflections, the session will equip attendees with actionable strategies to enhance their own ESG practices and contribute to a more sustainable future.
Paulina Villegas
Director of Sustainability for Latin America and Canada
Giselle Grannum-Modeste
Senior Specialist ‑ Health and Sustainability | Phoenix Park Gas Processors Limited
Keisha Garcia
ESG Natural Capital Lead |ANSA Merchant Bank
Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a Critical Tool for Addressing Challenges and Unlocking Transformation in Sustainability, Governance, and Social Impact
2:45 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.
Why attend this session: This session highlights the transformative potential of AI in addressing global challenges by driving sustainability, improving governance, and tackling social issues. It underscores AI's role as a catalyst for innovation, enabling equitable solutions that enhance environmental resilience, social justice, and inclusive development.
Diya Wynn
Principal, Responsible AI, Public Policy | Amazon Web
Services
Future Plus Presentation
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Mike Penrose
Co-Founder and Partner | Future Plus
ASA Wright Nature Tour
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Optional