Join other CEOs at the largest business Forum alongside COP23

Jay OwenGlobal Citizen, Sustainability News

The Sustainable Innovation Forum 2017 (SIF17) is now just 4 weeks away, taking place in the purpose built Climate Action Dome in Bonn on 13-14 November.

Organised by Climate Action and UN Environment, SIF17 is recognised as the largest public to business forum taking place during the COP23, uniting 600+ Ministers of Energy and Climate Change, Blue Chip CEOs, Mayors, Responsible Investors, Development Banks, Green Entrepreneurs and media to catalyse cross-sector partnerships to accelerate low carbon innovation.

As a CEO we believe it is important for you to be part of this high-level discussion, we would like to offer you special 15% discount to join this event – SIF-CEO-15.

Places are very limited so please book your ticket now here.            Register Now            

High Level Speakers
SIF17 will play host to over 70 world-class speakers that will provide superb thought leadership on key issues including climate finance, energy transition, the circular economy and carbon pricing:

Erik Solheim, Executive Director, UN Environment will present the next steps to achieving a sustainable future.

Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister of Scotland and leader of the Scottish National Party will present the vision for renewable energies in Scotland.

Vidar Helgesen, Minister, Ministry of Climate & Environment, Norway will discuss best practice in accelerating the energy transition to a more sustainable model.

Ashok-Alexander Sridharan, Mayor, City of Bonn will bring in the Cities’ perspective and best practice to combating climate change.

Dr Thomas Becker, Vice President of Government Affairs, BMW Group will discuss new approaches for clean and efficient transport solutions. 

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The Road Beyond the Paris Agreement
SIF17 will play host to over 70 world class speakers that will provide superb thought leadership on key issues including climate finance, energy transition, the circular economy and carbon pricing:

 

Speakers sharing cutting edge innovations include…

Kimmo Tiilikainen, Minister, Ministry of Environment, Finland will showcase best practicing practice and roadmap for shifting to a circular economy.

Roland Busch, Chief Technology Officer and Member of the Managing Board, Siemens AG will present on cutting-edge technologies and solutions that drive sustainable and long-term growth.

Robert Kirkpatrick, Director, UN Global Pulse will present the case for data philanthropy.

If your organisation would like to showcase cutting-edge low carbon technologies or solutions, please speak with Nick Rastall about remaining sponsorship opportunities. World Class Networking Opportunities


SIF17 will unite over 600 delegates, handpicked from 4000 applications, the largest number of global stakeholders at any commercially-inclusive event taking place alongside COP23, uniting cross-sector leaders to fast track the green economy. Facilitated networking activities will provide the perfect opportunity to meet the right contacts, with our online event app allowing you to arrange meetings both before the event and onsite.

The Climate Action Dome New!

Adjacent to the ‘Bula’ zone of COP23 in Bonn, the Sustainable Innovation Forum will take place on the lawn of the Deutsche Post DHL Group Post Tower premises. The Forum will take place inside award-winning inflatable structures that will be powered as far as possible by DHL Group Post Tower’s renewable energy and any food waste from the Forum will be converted into energy.

Join us in Bonn – Register Here      

Book Accommodation Last Chance!
Bonn and the surrounding region offer a wide variety of accommodation, from five star hotels to bed-and-breakfast lodging and many home-stay opportunities. For participants who haven’t yet booked accommodation, please note that the November COP23 sessions are expected to attract a large number of visitors, so all participants are encouraged to make their arrangements as early as possible. For more ideas about accommodation click here.

I look forward to meeting you in November!