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AmCham Saudi Arabia ESG Committee Presents: ESG Finance Conference
Event Details
Join AmCham Saudi Arabia's Environment, Social, and Corporate Governance "ESG" Committee at their upcoming conference on the topic of ESG Finance on Wednesday, November 1st, 2023.
The conference aims to bring together industry experts, thought leaders, and professionals from various sectors to foster knowledge, collaboration, and innovation in the field of ESG finance, aiming to create a more sustainable and inclusive financial ecosystem. Our goal is to facilitate an insightful dialogue around sustainable finance, responsible investing, and corporate social responsibility.
Keynote speakers will share their expertise on the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in ESG finance. Panel discussions and interactive sessions will provide a platform for engaging conversations and knowledge-sharing among participants.
Following the conference, we are pleased to invite you to an evening reception at the Residence of the Deputy Chief of Mission, U.S. Embassy. This will be an excellent opportunity for networking and further discussions.
Complimentary Breakfast and Lunch will be offered.
For more information, please contact Esraa Arzouni, Director of Committees, Programs, and Events Execution, at esraa.arzouni@amchamksa.com.
Marriott Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter
6781 Abdullah Alsahmi St, Al Safarat, Riyadh 12511
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Agenda
- Main Schedule
- 09:30 - 10:00Registration and Networking
- 10:00 - 10:10Welcome Remarks and Introduction to ESG Committee
Nizar Kammourie
CEO of SAWACO WATER GROUP
- 10:10 - 10:20Keynote Speech by Georg Kell on ESG & Sustainable Finance
Georg Kell
Chairman at Arabesque
- 10:20 - 11:05Plenary Session - “The role of ESG Finance in promoting innovation as a building block for achieving sustainability globally."
Luis Neves
Global CEO of The Global Enabling Sustainability Initiative
Georg Kell
Chairman at Arabesque
Nizar Kammourie
CEO of SAWACO WATER GROUP
Fernando B. Vallina
Chairman, CEO, and President of ExxonMobil Saudi Arabia Inc.
Riham ElGizy
CEO of Voluntary Carbon Market
- 11:05 - 11:50Panel Discussion - ESG Integration in Asset Management
Simon Bangs
Partner & Co-founder of Sustainable Recruitment Solutions
Abdullah S. Abdullah Alghamdi
Senior Governance Consultant at STC
Tariq Al Ghaziri
Deputy CEO of Avilease
Fernando B. Vallina
Chairman, CEO, and President of ExxonMobil Saudi Arabia Inc.
Hazem Abdullah
Group Head of Investor Relations & Sustainability at Cenomi Group
Nicholas Stott
Director Business Development of Arabesque AI
- 11:50 - 12:05Coffee Break and Networking
- 12:05 - 12:35Presentation: ESG & Corporate Governance
Abdullah S. Abdullah Alghamdi
Senior Governance Consultant at STC
- 12:35 - 12:45Presentation: Inclusive ESG Score and Tool
Dr. Mohammed Al-Surf
ESG Advisor at FII Institute
- 12:45 - 13:30Panel Discussion - ESG Investing Trends and Strategies
Dr. Mohammed Al-Surf
ESG Advisor at FII Institute
Bandar Al Blehed
Head-Client Relations Development at Saudi Exchange
Omar Al-Ajaji
Climate Change and Sustainability Manager at Ernst & Young
- 13:30 - 14:30Lunch Break and Networking
- 14:30 - 14:45Keynote Speech on the Role of Digitalization in ESG Finance
Luis Neves
Global CEO of The Global Enabling Sustainability Initiative
- 14:45 - 15:35Panel Discussion: ESG Risk management & Integration in Financial Institutions
Luma Saqqaf
CEO of Ajyal Sustainability Consulting
Sarah Mikhail
Trade & Working Capital Product Lead for Middle East & Africa at JP Morgan Middle East and Africa
David Staples
Managing Director of Moody's Investor Service
Matteo Grassani
Deputy General Counsel at Zahid Industries
Christian Gueckel
Chief Risk Officer, Head of Research at SEDCO Capital
- 15:35 - 15:55Keynote Speech - How AI can drive Sustainable Finance
Nicholas Stott
Director Business Development of Arabesque AI
- 15:55 - 16:00Closing Remarks
- Evening Networking Reception
- 17:30 - 20:00Residence of the Deputy Chief of Mission, Alison Dilworth
Speakers
Luis Neves
Global CEO of The Global Enabling Sustainability Initiative
Read BioGeorg Kell
Chairman at Arabesque
Read BioNizar Kammourie
CEO of SAWACO WATER GROUP
Read BioFernando B. Vallina
Chairman, CEO, and President of ExxonMobil Saudi Arabia Inc.
Read BioRiham ElGizy
CEO of Voluntary Carbon Market
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Dareen Ayyad
Country Manager at UL Solutions
Read BioAbdullah S. Abdullah Alghamdi
Senior Governance Consultant at STC
Read BioChristian Gueckel
Chief Risk Officer, Head of Research at SEDCO Capital
Read BioNicholas Stott
Director Business Development of Arabesque AI
Read BioLuma Saqqaf
CEO of Ajyal Sustainability Consulting
Read BioDr. Mohammed Al-Surf
ESG Advisor at FII Institute
Read BioTariq Al Ghaziri
Deputy CEO of Avilease
Read BioHazem Abdullah
Group Head of Investor Relations & Sustainability at Cenomi Group
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Iwan Wyn Walters
Partner at Ernst & Young
Read BioBandar Al Blehed
Head-Client Relations Development at Saudi Exchange
Read BioSimon Bangs
Partner & Co-founder of Sustainable Recruitment Solutions
Read BioMatteo Grassani
Deputy General Counsel at Zahid Industries
Read BioDavid Staples
Managing Director of Moody's Investor Service
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Salman Abdulaziz Aldukheil
Head of Private Transactions at Aldukheil Financial Group
Read BioOmar Al-Ajaji
Climate Change and Sustainability Manager at Ernst & Young
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Abdulmohsin Albabtain
Product Manager at Lucid Motors
Read BioSarah Mikhail
Trade & Working Capital Product Lead for Middle East & Africa at JP Morgan Middle East and Africa
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Tickets
- Conference
- Member Price $95
- Standard Price $125
- Conference & Evening Networking Reception
Please note that the last day to purchase the Evening Networking Reception tickets is October 25th. Purchasing these tickets will not be possible after the said date.
- Member Price $150
- Standard Price $190