ANNOUNCEMENT
THANK YOU TO ALL PARTICIPANTS
Thank you for attending our SusDIA 2024! Your participation and support mean the world to us. We hope that you enjoyed the event and found it valuable.
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ABOUT THE Conference
The Ministry of Economy and its strategic partner, the Institut Sultan Iskandar, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, are organising the Sustainable Development and Innovation Advancement 2024 (SusDIA 2024) Conference with the theme Sustainable Horizons: Enhancing ESG Readiness to Drive Sustainable Development Goals.
Join us for SusDIA 2024, an important event taking place on Wednesday, April 2024, in the vibrant city of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This conference offers a unique opportunity to engage with the intricacies of sustainability while being guided by the principles of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) readiness.
SusDIA 2024 aims to provide a platform to learn from diverse experiences, extract practical insights, and gain a deep understanding of how to steer a sustainable future with ESG preparedness. Network with like-minded individuals, share best practices, and acquire actionable takeaways that will help you navigate the dynamic landscape of sustainability.
Immerse yourself in the global community committed to making a positive impact. Save the date and prepare to embark on a journey towards a more sustainable and resilient future. SusDIA 2024 is your gateway to shaping a world that thrives through responsible and forward-thinking practices.
Conference Goals
This conference is for:
SDG by 2030
Driving transformative change, fostering collaboration, stimulating innovative thinking and paving the way to realizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.
ESG Initiatives
Contribute to creating a more sustainable, equitable and resilient future by inspiring change through the integration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives.
SDG Beyond 2030
Through inclusive dialogue and strategic planning, aiming to create the basis for post-2030 discussions that will lead to sustainable progress and lasting positive impact.
Conference Objectives
Assessing Global Progress
To conduct a comprehensive assessment of the progress of nations, organisations and communities in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Environmental, Social and Governance Goals (ESGs) by the target year 2030
Identifying Ongoing Challenges
To systematically identify and analyze ongoing challenges and obstacles that hinder the achievement of the SDGs and ESG. Particular attention will be paid to critical areas such as quality education (SDG 4), industry, innovation and infrastructure (SDG 9), as well as responsible consumption and production (SDG 12).
Encourage Networking and Sharing
To foster a collaborative environment by facilitating networking and building smart partnerships between universities, industry stakeholders, government agencies, the public, and the environmental sector. This initiative aims to strengthen collective action and improve joint implementation of the SDGs at national and international levels.
Catalyzing Forward-Looking Discussions
To engage participants in forward-looking discussions that go beyond the current SDG framework and address the post-2030 global agenda. By fostering dialogue and sharing innovative ideas, the conference aims to contribute to the development of a visionary and sustainable roadmap for the future
What you will learn?
The conference will combine presentation concepts in seminars and forums. The topics include:
- Malaysia’s Governance in Supporting the Advancement of SDG Beyond 2030
- Anticipating New Challenges in the Future of ESG National Agenda for Comprehensive Sustainability
- Reviewing the Current Status of Malaysian Progress on SDG 2030 – in Urbanisation to align with Smart City and Socio-Economic Sector.
- Best Practices of SDG and its Impact on Post-2030 Vision from Korean Perspectives
- Strengthening the SDG Innovation Ecosystem: Innovations and Technology, Youth and Next Generation, Financial and Infrastructure, and International Smart Partnerships
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
- Government officials
- Policymakers
- Environmental and social scientists
- Industry leaders and professionals
- Academia
- NGOs and representatives of civil society
- Youth and students
CONFERENCE AGENDA
WELCOMING REMARKS
YBhg. Prof. Ts. Dr. Abdul Latif Saleh
Pro Vice – Chancellor, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Time: 9.15 am
OPENING SESSION
YBhg. Dato’ Luqman Ahmad
Deputy Secretary General (Macro), Ministry of Economy
Time: 9.25 am
INVITED SPEAKER 1
Global Trends in STI for SDGs and Integration of STI Program into National Missions to Tackle Grand Challenges
Time: 9.40 am
Dr. Inkyoung Sun
Head, Sustainable Innovation Policy Research Office, Science and Technology Policy Institute (STEPI), Korea
PLENARY SESSION
Reviewing the Current Status of Progress on SDG 2030
Time: 10.30 am
Mr Azimeer Manaf
Deputy Director II, National SDG Centre, Ministry of Economy
Prof. Dr. Wang Juanie
Executive Director of Disaster Risk Reduction Knowledge Service sub platform of IKCEST
Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Dr. Chee Ping Ngang
Director, Research and Development Division, PLANMalaysia
Mr. Anthony Tan
Director of Finance and Sustainability APPGM-SDG
INVITED SPEAKER 2
Synergy of SDG and ESG: Harnessing ESG Principles for Environmental Economic Advancement
Time: 12.00 am
Mr. Asfaazam Kasbani
Director of National SDG Centre, Ministry of Economy
INVITED SPEAKER 3
Evolving Challenges and Opportunities in the Implementation of ESG
Time: 12.20 pm
Adjunct Practice Prof. Cheah Kok Hoong
President, ESG Association of Malaysia
FORUM SESSION 1
Strategies for Enhancing ESG Readiness
Time: 2.00 pm
Mr Fahrul Nizam Rusly
Deputy Director I, National SDG Centre, Ministry of Economy
Adjunct Prof. Mohamad Faisal Abdul Malik
Managing Partner, Faisal Malek & Co (FMC Group) Immediate Past Vice President, Malaysian Institute of Acountant (MIA)
Dr. Jessica Meenachi
Senior Director, Industry Development Division, Ministry of Investment, Trade & Industry Malaysia (MITI)
Mr. Prathab V
Principal Consultant, ESGright Sdn Bhd
GRI Certified Sustainability Professional
FORUM SESSION 2
ESG for the Future
Time: 3.30 pm
Dr. Shazwin Mat Taib
Associate Research Fellow, Centre for River and Coastal Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nurbiha A. Shukor
Deputy Director, Center for Advancement in Digital and Flexible Learning, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Prof. Dr. Saidatulakmal Mohd
Director, Centre for Research on Women and Gender (KANITA) , Universiti Sains Malaysia
Prof. Dr. Sufian Jusoh
Director, Institute of Malaysian and International Studies, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
RAPPORTEUR SESSION & CLOSING
Time: 5.00 pm
Dr. Wan Nurul Mardiah Wan Mohd Rani
Chairperson SusDIA 2024,
Deputy Director II, Institut Sultan Iskandar, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
GRI Certified Professional
END OF PROGRAM
Time: 5.15 pm
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