In-person attendance is by invitation only, however, virtual participation is possible via Livestream on the Building Bridges YouTube Channel.

The Building Bridges Summit 2024 is scheduled to take place from December 9 to 12, 2024, at the Centre International de Conférences Genève (CICG) in Geneva, Switzerland. This premier event brings together global leaders, innovators, and change-makers to foster collaboration in sustainable finance, innovation, and impact-driven solutions. The summit aims to address critical global challenges, including climate and nature crises, social inequalities, and the mobilization of capital for a just, resilient, and sustainable future.

Speakers:

The summit features an impressive lineup of keynote speakers and panelists, including:

• Nik Gowing: Founder and Co-Director of Thinking the Unthinkable, serving as the moderator for various sessions.
• Mark Gough: Chief Executive Officer of Capitals Coalition, participating in discussions on nature finance and impact investing.
• Anja Hannerz: Group Head of Sustainability at Nordea, contributing to panels on transition finance and sustainable future strategies.
• Mary Robinson: Chair of The Elders, former President of Ireland, and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, engaging in intergenerational dialogues on planetary guardianship.
• Xiye Bastida: Co-Founder & Executive Director of Re-Earth Initiative, participating in intergenerational dialogues on planetary guardianship.
• Sir Ronald Cohen: President of the Global Steering Group for Impact Investment (GSG), sharing insights on pioneering impact investing.
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• David Blood: Senior Partner at Generation Investment Management, discussing impact lens investing across asset classes.
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• Johan Rockström: Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, providing expert insights on planetary boundaries for humanity and ecosystems.
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• André Hoffmann: Vice Chairman of Roche Holding AG and Co-Founder of InTent, focusing on making nature count in portfolios.
• Dr. Jan Yves Remy: Director of the Shridath Ramphal Centre at the University of the West Indies, engaging in discussions on the Bridgetown 3.0 Initiative.
• Mindy Lubber: CEO & President of Ceres, providing expertise on moving from commitments to impact.
• Vanessa Havard-Williams: Transition Finance Market Review Lead for the UK Government, discussing steering towards a sustainable future.

Agenda Highlights:

• Opening Session (14:00): Welcome remarks by Nik Gowing, Patrick Odier (Chair of Building Bridges), Delphine Bachmann (State Councillor – Canton of Geneva), and Christina Kitsos (Mayor – City of Geneva).
• Sustainable Finance Temperature Read (14:20): Insights by Nik Gowing and Nina Seega (Director – Centre for Sustainable Finance, CISL).
• Planetary Guardians: An Intergenerational Dialogue (14:30): Discussion featuring Nik Gowing, Mary Robinson, and Xiye Bastida.
• Pioneering Impact Investing (14:40): Expert exchange with Mark Gough and Sir Ronald Cohen.
• Impact Lens Investing Across Asset Classes (14:50): Panel discussion with Dimple Sahni, David Blood, Jean-Francis Dusch (CEO & Global Head of Infrastructure, Real Assets & Structured Finance, CIO BRIDGE – Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management), Uche Orji (Non-Executive Director – The Private Infrastructure Development Group), and Yuko Takano (Senior Investment Manager – Pictet Asset Management).
• The Planetary Boundaries for Humanity and Ecosystems (15:35): Expert exchange with Nik Gowing and Johan Rockström.
• Nature Finance – How to Make Nature Count in Portfolios (15:45): Panel discussion with André Hoffmann, Mark Gough, Lauren Ferstandig (Managing Director, NatureVest – The Nature Conservancy), and Judson Berkey (Lead Advocacy and Nature, Chief Sustainability Office – UBS).
• Bridgetown 3.0 Initiative (17:00): Fireside chat with Nik Gowing and Dr. Jan Yves Remy.
• Financial Inclusion – Investment in Prosperous and Resilient Societies (17:15): Panel discussion with Ivo Germann (Head – Foreign Economic Affairs Directorate – State Secretariat for Economic Affairs Switzerland), Delilah Rothenberg (Co-Founder & Executive Director – The Predistribution Initiative), James Mwangi (CEO – Equity Group Holdings), Jean Pesme (Global Director, Finance – Finance, Competitiveness & Investment (FCI) Global Practice – The World Bank), Jorge Rubio (Global Head of Social Finance – Citi), and Mia Seppo (Assistant Director-General for Jobs and Social Protection – International Labour Organization).
• Moving from Commitments to Impact (18:00): Expert exchange with Nik Gowing and Mindy Lubber.
• Transition Finance – Steering Towards a Sustainable Future (18:10): Panel discussion with Vanessa Havard-Williams, Anja Hanner

Learn more about the Building Bridges Summit.