Registration, refreshments and networking time

Welcoming speeches and introduction to our topic of the day: 'Reimagine Capital: The Power and Responsibility to Lead the Transition'.

In this session, find out what happened at COP30 the day before, and learn about the challenges and key objectives at COP on Sustainable Finance, climate investments and finance for adaptation.

An award-winning explorer, filmmaker, author, and conservation advocate, Michael Aw will take you on a journey of seeing Art as Climate Catalyst. This session will demonstrate how art ignites emotional connection and bridges the gap between climate science and public action.

As Gen Z and Millenials are the next investors cohort, they are reshaping finance, demanding more than just returns. This session explores how the Great Wealth Transfer is driving sustainable retail finance, from ESG-linked savings to climate-positive investments, and what financial institutions must do to meet the values and expectations of these emerging investors.

Curious about how impact businesses work? This hands-on workshop introduces the fundamentals of impact business through the Social Business Model Canvas. You'll learn how to define your purpose, impact, and profitability model—whether you're exploring an idea, shaping a project at work, or launching a new venture. Walk away with a clear framework and real-world inspiration to guide your next steps.

This interactive masterclass builds foundational literacy in impact investing. Participants will explore the outcome-based, impact-first models of the sustainable finance spectrum. Using real-world case studies and practical impact investing frameworks, the session will demystify key terms and highlight how capital can be mobilised for climate and social outcomes.

This fast-paced talk explores how the core infrastructure of climate finance already exists — we’ve just forgotten to apply it. From lending to unconventional borrowers to real-time transaction tracking and embedded payments, decades of fintech innovation hold the key. It’s time to stop reinventing the wheel, and start rolling it toward net zero.

Discover how sustainable debt markets are evolving beyond just “green” labels. This session unpacks Asia’s sustainable financing trends, investor expectations, and what issuers are taking action on —credible transition plans, net zero alignment, and navigating regulatory uncertainty. Tailored for corporates, bankers, and investors, we explore the key drivers of growth and evolution in sustainable debt markets.

This corporate testimony provides a private equity perspective on financing the “grey-to-green” transition, emphasizing active engagement over simple divestment. It explores how investors can move beyond ESG screening to create real impact by embracing risk, supporting transformation, and funding social and climate solutions that exceed compliance requirements.

Many climate innovations stall at the “missing middle” — too late for grant funding, too early or risky for commercial investors. This panel explores how Southeast Asia can overcome this financing trap, spotlighting blended finance, public-private models, and patient capital as tools for scale.

This hands-on workshop equips advanced retail investors with the tools and frameworks to build green portfolios. Participants will explore investment products across the ESG and impact spectrum, evaluate real-world examples, and walk away with strategies for aligning personal or client portfolios with sustainability goals.

This session explores how Limited Partners (LPs) and General Partners (GPs) are reshaping investment theses to tackle the root causes of the climate crisis. Through interviews, rapid-fire pitches, and a human library, the session will highlight diverse capital strategies and reveal blind spots that may be holding back scalable, inclusive climate solutions.

In this candid, interactive session, hear from professionals at different stages of their careers about what drew them to sustainable finance. Expect personal stories, career pivots, and practical advice — all moderated by a student leader shaping the future of the field.

Join this conversation for insights from both an investor and an investee. Explore the experience of raising capital as a woman, what women funders seek when deploying capital, and the vital intersection of gender and climate.

Explore how sustainability can support business continuity, reduce operational risks, and unlock new growth opportunities for Singapore’s SMEs. This hands-on workshop will feature real-world examples and practical guidance for integrating sustainability into everyday operations—enabling SMEs to stay competitive, build trust with stakeholders, and future-proof their businesses in a rapidly evolving market.

This session explores the next critical step: financing the transition. Discover insights from the SME Sustainability Barometer 2025, revealing how ready Singapore’s SMEs are to act on sustainability, what challenges they face, and where the biggest opportunities lie. Through a live demo of the Gprnt platform, see how digital innovation and ESG data are connecting SMEs to green financing solutions that support decarbonization, business growth, and long-term resilience.

Registration, buffet dinner and networking time

Marking the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement, this panel examines Singapore’s climate finance ambitions and domestic leadership. With insights on the Singapore-Asia taxonomy, transition finance, and FAST-P, participants will explore how Singapore can design a just, investable, and politically feasible green transition that drives domestic adoption, scale, and resilience.