Introduction: Welcoming & Kick-off by Arnaud Lagesse Ministry Opening: Dr the Honourable Mrs Jyoti Jeetun

In an era of growing skepticism and resistance to the global sustainability agenda, strong leadership is more critical than ever. This session will explore how boardrooms can maintain clarity and conviction in the face of uncertainty. Thought leaders will discuss strategies to counter misinformation, align sustainability with core business objectives, and ensure that long-term commitments are upheld—even in challenging times.

Delve into the future of leadership as tomorrow's boardrooms champion corporate culture, sustainability, and lasting value. This session will explore how visionary boards drive responsible growth, embrace evolving challenges, and craft purpose-driven organizations for meaningful impact.

A compelling discourse on a South African company’s leadership journey to address the current planetary polycrises through the power of passion, sustainability and purpose-led strategies. Gain insights into essential steps, cultural shifts, and a case study illustrating how purpose can drive resilience, profitability, and sustainable growth.

Join us for a dynamic café discussion on building an inclusive and just environment in Mauritian companies. Explore how businesses can align with global best practices in human rights, diversity, and inclusion—both within the workplace and across their entire value chain. This conversation will delve into how fostering a socially and environmentally conscious corporate culture is essential to creating a more inclusive and equitable future for all.

A disruptive session with Fabrice Bonnifet on shifting to regenerative business models that respect planetary boundaries. Through practical insights and a case study on construction, explore how to align business strategies with ecological imperatives for resilience and long-term sustainability.

This session delves into how companies can channel investments to support a sustainable global economy. It addresses designing portfolios that mitigate risk, align with impact-driven goals, and leverage money as a tool for positive change. We’ll also explore challenges with traditional financial indicators and strategies to make investment a true driver of sustainable transformation.

This session underscores the need for companies to define their materiality within their value chains. We’ll examine corporate responsibility, ownership, and showcase the Sealand case study. Expect insights and actionable recommendations on implementing processes and policies to transform value chain accountability into a sustainable business model.

This session explores how roles and skillsets must evolve to support sustainable industries. Focusing on key departments and specific jobs, we’ll discuss the shifts needed to challenge existing processes, disrupt business models, and drive transformation. Discover tools and best practices that empower companies and individuals to lead the transition to sustainability.