ESG Leadership Summit

Arrive at Gateway, connect with fellow attendees, enjoy a coffee or tea, and start your day with engaging conversations.

You will be welcomed by our CEO, Rolf Driesen, and Sustainability & Climate Lead, Eline Brugman.

Policymakers change track, but the sustainability transition continues at pace

As we move into 2026, the sustainability transition encounters political headwinds alongside the EU’s efforts to simplify regulatory frameworks. Despite these shifts, policymakers remain committed to fostering growth and value creation through sustainability. This session will equip you to anticipate regulatory changes, understand their commercial implications, and adapt your strategy to thrive in an evolving market.

Breakout 1: Driving value through sustainability: practical insights and use cases

In a world shaped by shifting geopolitical dynamics, the urgency of sustainability is clearer than ever. Yet many organisations struggle to prioritise efforts, measure impact, and build a compelling business case. Join us for an insightful session that unpacks these challenges and demonstrates how sustainability can drive tangible business value.

Breakout 2: ESG data & technology: from ambition to impact

Discover how advanced technology and data solutions are turning ESG ambitions into measurable results. This session offers market insights from the Technology Hub and explores how a composable sustainability architecture combining smart, complementary technologies can drive success. Real-world examples include integrating Snowflake with Workiva and pairing Watershed with Workiva to enhance ESG reporting and performance.

Breakout 3: Best practices on governance & operational set-up in volatile times 

Explore proven governance frameworks and adaptive operational strategies that enable organisations to navigate volatility and thrive amid change. Join us for practical insights on building resilience and leading with confidence in uncertain times.

Breakout 4: Securing competitiveness while driving your sustainability agenda

Learn how to balance competitive advantage with a bold sustainability agenda to future-proof your business and lead with purpose. This session offers actionable approaches to integrating sustainability into your core strategy without compromising growth.

Breakout 5: The added value of sustainability reporting and assurance to business success

In a landscape of evolving regulations and expanding reporting requirements, the sustainability reporting and assurance process remains a key driver of business resilience and value creation. Join us for an insightful session that explores why ongoing ESG efforts and transparent reporting are critical, not only for compliance but for building stakeholder trust and securing long-term success. Hear directly from our client LCL on how sustainability reporting delivers tangible business benefits.

Breakout 6: Turning circular ambition into credible, comparable, and actionable results

The Global Circularity Platform (GCP) provides a practical framework for companies to measure, improve, and showcase circularity through standardised steps and metrics. Join WBCSD to explore how the GCP drives scalable impact across value chains, featuring firsthand insights from a leading GCP adopter.

Take a moment to refresh and network with fellow attendees.

Keynote by Alice Bodreau, The Ellen MacArthur Foundation

This leading organisation drives the global transition to a circular economy, providing the essential blueprint for eliminating waste, keeping materials in use, and regenerating the natural world. 

Roundtable discussion with Steven Serneels (Impact Finance Belgium), Brecht De Roo (Carmeuse), Monica Perez Lobo (Toyota Motors Europe), Marcel Halma (Syensqo).

Closing by Tom Szaky, Founder and CEO of TerraCycle

Tom Szaky leads TerraCycle’s mission to eliminate waste worldwide by partnering with major brands and retailers across 18 countries. He is also the creator of Loop, a pioneering circular reuse platform. Tom’s work has earned recognition from the United Nations, World Economic Forum, and Fortune Magazine, among others.

Connect with sustainability experts and like-minded professionals over food and drinks.