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Welcome
Dominic Ng•Monica Hardy Whaley

This session will kick off the Sustainable Future Forum with introductory remarks by NCAPEC and an ABAC representative.

InterContinental Ballroom (5th Floor)

  • Dominic Ng (CEO & ABAC Chair of East West Bank & ABAC)

    Dominic Ng

    CEO & ABAC Chair of East West Bank & ABAC
  • Monica Hardy Whaley (President at National Center for APEC)

    Monica Hardy Whaley

    President at National Center for APEC
Bio-Circular-Green Economy Overview
H.E. Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara, Ph.D.

A senior official from Thailand will give an overview of the Bio-Circular-Green Economic Model to ground the Sustainable Future Forum in the context of recent APEC agreements.

InterContinental Ballroom (5th Floor)

  • H.E. Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara, Ph.D. (Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand)

    H.E. Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara, Ph.D.

    Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand
Panel Session: Innovating for Impact
Paulette Frank•Diane Brady•Chris Clark•Kathleen Mitford

As the Asia-Pacific region faces the impacts from resource constraints, climate change, and growing societal awareness, the concept of sustainable innovation takes center stage. This panel delves into the intersection of innovation and sustainability, addressing critical questions that drive the transition towards a sustainable future, including:

How can we harness the power of technological advancements to reduce carbon emissions, conserve resources, and foster circular economies? What role does policy, regulation, and public-private collaboration play in accelerating sustainable innovation?

InterContinental Ballroom (5th Floor)

  • Paulette Frank (Chief Sustainability Officer at Johnson & Johnson)

    Paulette Frank

    Chief Sustainability Officer at Johnson & Johnson
  • Diane Brady (Assistant Managing Editor at Forbes)

    Diane Brady

    Assistant Managing Editor at Forbes
  • Chris Clark (Chairman, Asia Pacific at Visa)

    Chris Clark

    Chairman, Asia Pacific at Visa
  • Kathleen Mitford (Corporate Vice President, Global Industry Marketing at Microsoft)

    Kathleen Mitford

    Corporate Vice President, Global Industry Marketing at Microsoft
Fireside Chat
Sally Benson•Vijay Swarup

A moderated conversation between public and private sector experts.

InterContinental Ballroom (5th Floor)

  • Sally Benson (Professor, Energy Science & Engineering, Department of Energy Resources Engineering, School of Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences at Stanford University)

    Sally Benson

    Professor, Energy Science & Engineering, Department of Energy Resources Engineering, School of Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences at Stanford University
  • Vijay Swarup (Senior Director Climate Strategy and Technology of ExxonMobil Corporation)

    Vijay Swarup

    Senior Director Climate Strategy and Technology of ExxonMobil Corporation
Spotlight Session
Geralyn Ritter

A private sector representative will deliver a short TED-talk style presentation.

InterContinental Ballroom (5th Floor)

  • Geralyn Ritter (Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Sustainability & ESG at Organon)

    Geralyn Ritter

    Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Sustainability & ESG at Organon
Panel Session: California Global Climate Leadership (Facilitated by Deloitte)
Ambassador Eleni Kounalakis•Secretary Yana Garcia•Dee Dee Myers•Assemblymember Phil Ting•Jason Salzetti

California is a global leader in combating the climate crisis with a proven track record of promoting clean energy, expanding clean transportation, achieving carbon neutrality, and advancing nature-based climate solutions. This panel will feature California state officials to discuss how California fosters collaboration with economies around the globe to build a healthier future.

InterContinental Ballroom (5th Floor)

  • Ambassador Eleni Kounalakis (Lieutenant Governor of California at Office of Lieutenant Governor)

    Ambassador Eleni Kounalakis

    Lieutenant Governor of California at Office of Lieutenant Governor
  • Secretary Yana Garcia (California Secretary for Environmental Protection at California Environmental Protection Agency)

    Secretary Yana Garcia

    California Secretary for Environmental Protection at California Environmental Protection Agency
  • Dee Dee Myers (Senior Advisor to the Governor and Director of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz))

    Dee Dee Myers

    Senior Advisor to the Governor and Director of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)
  • Assemblymember Phil Ting (Assembly Budget Chair (D-San Francisco) at California State Assembly)

    Assemblymember Phil Ting

    Assembly Budget Chair (D-San Francisco) at California State Assembly
  • Jason Salzetti (US Government & Public Services Industry & Consulting Leader at Deloitte)

    Jason Salzetti

    US Government & Public Services Industry & Consulting Leader at Deloitte
Panel Session: Delivering on Commitments
Gene Seroka•Kawal Preet•Priya Clemens•Nes Parker

This panel focuses on the unique context of the APEC region, where diverse economies are closely interlinked through trade. Panelists will explore how cross-border collaboration can play a pivotal role in implementing sustainability commitments through tangible practices, decarbonizing supply chains, and mitigating climate impacts.

Grand Ballroom (Third Floor)

  • Gene Seroka (Executive Director of The Port of Los Angeles)

    Gene Seroka

    Executive Director of The Port of Los Angeles
  • Kawal Preet (President of Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa (AMEA) at Fedex Express)

    Kawal Preet

    President of Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa (AMEA) at Fedex Express
  • Priya Clemens (Host at KQED Newsroom)

    Priya Clemens

    Host at KQED Newsroom
  • Nes Parker (Sustainability, Climate and Equity Leader, Government and Public Services at Deloitte)

    Nes Parker

    Sustainability, Climate and Equity Leader, Government and Public Services at Deloitte
Spotlight Session
Chris Raymond

A private sector representative will deliver a short TED-talk style presentation.

InterContinental Ballroom (5th Floor)

  • Chris Raymond (Chief Sustainability Officer at Boeing)

    Chris Raymond

    Chief Sustainability Officer at Boeing
NCAPEC Annual Luncheon • The Future of Sustainability
John F. Kerry•Ed Ludlow

The National Center for APEC Annual Luncheon program will feature a fireside chat with John F. Kerry, Special Presidential Envoy for Climate of the United States with Ed Ludlow, Co-host of Bloomberg Technology to discuss the future of sustainability.

Grand Ballroom (3rd floor)

  • John F. Kerry (Special Presidential Envoy for Climate at United States)

    John F. Kerry

    Special Presidential Envoy for Climate at United States
  • Ed Ludlow (Co-host of Bloomberg Technology at Bloomberg)

    Ed Ludlow

    Co-host of Bloomberg Technology at Bloomberg
APEC Catalyst Pitch Competition

Five young STEM entrepreneurs from APEC economies participating in the U.S. Department of State’s Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) program will pitch their sustainability solutions to a panel of experts, investors, and policymakers.

InterContinental Ballroom (5th Floor)

Panel Session: Sustainable Finance
Stephanie von Friedeburg•William Campbell•Tabby Kinder•Albert Park

In this session, a panel from the finance and banking community will share perspectives on existing trends in green finance as well as the direction of future sustainable investing.

InterContinental Ballroom (5th Floor)

  • Stephanie von Friedeburg (Managing Director, Banking and Capital Markets Advisory of Citi)

    Stephanie von Friedeburg

    Managing Director, Banking and Capital Markets Advisory of Citi
  • William Campbell (General Counsel at iSquared Capital)

    William Campbell

    General Counsel at iSquared Capital
  • Tabby Kinder (West Coast Financial Editor at Financial Times)

    Tabby Kinder

    West Coast Financial Editor at Financial Times
  • Albert Park (Chief Economist and Director General, Economic Research and Regional Cooperation Department of Asian Development Bank)

    Albert Park

    Chief Economist and Director General, Economic Research and Regional Cooperation Department of Asian Development Bank
Spotlight Session
Laura Lane

A private sector representative will deliver a short TED-talk style presentation.

InterContinental Ballroom (5th Floor)

  • Laura Lane (EVP & Chief Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Officer & ABAC USA Member at UPS & ABAC USA)

    Laura Lane

    EVP & Chief Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Officer & ABAC USA Member at UPS & ABAC USA
Panel Session: Consumer & Circular Economy
Ellen Jackowski•Larissa Sidarto•Sumi Somaskanda•Dr. Andrew Forrest, AO

The circular economy represents a transformative approach that prioritizes reducing, reusing, and recycling materials to minimize waste and maximize resource efficiency. This panel dives into the intersection of consumer behavior and circular economy principles, shedding light on how empowered and informed consumers can support corporate and economy sustainability goals.

InterContinental Ballroom (5th Floor)

  • Ellen Jackowski (Chief Sustainability Officer at Mastercard)

    Ellen Jackowski

    Chief Sustainability Officer at Mastercard
  • Larissa Sidarto (Sustainability Business Strategist at Global Women Asia Fellowship)

    Larissa Sidarto

    Sustainability Business Strategist at Global Women Asia Fellowship
  • Sumi Somaskanda (Chief Presenter at BBC News)

    Sumi Somaskanda

    Chief Presenter at BBC News
  • Dr. Andrew Forrest, AO (Executive Chairman and Founder of Fortescue Metals Group)

    Dr. Andrew Forrest, AO

    Executive Chairman and Founder of Fortescue Metals Group
Panel Session: Decarbonizing Transportation
Kristen Siemen•Anindya Bakrie•David Hochschild•David Baker

Recognizing that transportation is a significant source of GHG emissions in the Asia-Pacific, this panel explores the critical challenge of reducing transport-related emissions, advancing technological innovations, and expanding access to sustainable mobility options.

Grand Ballroom (Third Floor)

  • Kristen Siemen (Chief Sustainability Officer & Vice President of Sustainable Workplace at General Motors)

    Kristen Siemen

    Chief Sustainability Officer & Vice President of Sustainable Workplace at General Motors
  • Anindya Bakrie (Chief Executive Officer & ABAC Indonesia Member at Bakrie & Brothers & ABAC Indonesia)

    Anindya Bakrie

    Chief Executive Officer & ABAC Indonesia Member at Bakrie & Brothers & ABAC Indonesia
  • David Hochschild (Chair at California Energy Commission)

    David Hochschild

    Chair at California Energy Commission
  • David Baker (Energy and Clean Tech Reporter at Bloomberg)

    David Baker

    Energy and Clean Tech Reporter at Bloomberg
Spotlight Session

A representative from the U.S. Government will deliver remarks (TBD).

InterContinental Ballroom (5th Floor)

APEC Catalyst Pitch Competition Award Ceremony

The winner of the APEC Catalyst Pitch Competition will be announced, receive an award, and make an acceptance speech.

InterContinental Ballroom (5th Floor)

Concluding Remarks
Monica Hardy Whaley

The Sustainable Future Forum will be brought to a close with brief concluding remarks by the NCAPEC host.

InterContinental Ballroom (5th Floor)

  • Monica Hardy Whaley (President at National Center for APEC)

    Monica Hardy Whaley

    President at National Center for APEC