FORUM24 Agenda

Opening Keynote: How AI is Shaping the Future
Discover how AI-driven changes are going to transform the world, business, and corporate sustainability over the next 5 to 25 years with Geoffrey Kasselman. Learn about the anticipated developments, challenges, and opportunities heading towards us, and walk away with strategies that can be utilized today to help you and your organization thrive tomorrow.

Closing Keynote: Empowering Communities through Urban Sustainability
Hear how Tony Hillery, the founder of Harlem Grown, approached food justice in a new way by transforming an abandoned lot into a prosperous farm. Today, his nonprofit manages 13 farms and partners with eight Harlem elementary schools to help local neighborhoods access healthy food and embrace environmental stewardship and food sovereignty. Learn about Tony's innovative approach to education, social and environmental justice, and sustainable agriculture, and discover how transformational change can begin with just one person.

Track 1 - Climate Action & Decarbonization

Discover comprehensive strategies for reducing GHG emissions, creating climate action transition plans, and increasing green energy usage. You’ll also brush up on the latest regulatory requirements for climate risk assessment and hear how your peers are taking action to mitigate that risk. Sessions include:

• Tackling GHG Data Challenges
• Creating a Climate Transition Action Plan (CTAP)
• Assessing Renewable Energy Options to Achieve Climate Goals
• Preparing for Climate Impact & Risk Regulations
• Lessons Learned from Real-Life Climate Successes

Track 2 - Strategic EHS Management

Learn how to develop and implement multi-year strategic plans, understand and prepare for emerging regulatory trends, and use innovative tools to enhance training and drive engagement. You’ll also take part in discussions around the impacts of PFAS and psychosocial wellbeing, the use of AI tools in training, and how to foster a strong safety culture. Sessions include:

• Developing an Effective Multi-Year EHS Strategy
• Innovative Tools for EHS Communication & Training
• Choosing the Right Safety Strategy: Risk vs. Frequency
• Transforming Safety with Total Health & Well-being
• Emerging Environmental Risks & Regulations

Track 3 - Leadership that Delivers

Advance your career by learning how to transition from a manager to a leader, create cross-functional partnerships that deliver results, and effectively recruit, onboard, and retain talent. You’ll also deepen your understanding of how EHS&S can contribute real value to your company’s bottom line. Sessions include:

• Essential Skills for Leaders
• Communicating the Value Proposition of EHS&S
• Strategies for Attracting & Retaining Top Talent
• Deploying EHS Resources for Impact
• Creating Partnerships that Drive Results

Track 4 - Operationalizing Sustainability & ESG Reporting

Explore ways your peers are developing and implementing programs to address key issues like waste and circularity, biodiversity protection, plastic waste, and water stewardship. You’ll also gain valuable insights about how to prepare for ESG disclosure regulations and better engage with the investment community on your ESG efforts. Sessions include:

• Tools to Advance Product Sustainability
• CSRD Readiness
• Operationalizing & Funding Sustainability Projects
• Engaging Investors & Stakeholders on ESG
• The Next Wave of Sustainability Focus Areas