2026 NTU Sustainability Conference

About Building on the success of previous editions, the 2026 NTU Sustainability Conference convenes leaders from industry, finance, government, and academia to explore collaborative solutions for accelerating the transition to a net-zero future. Through keynote presentations and expert panel discussions, the conference will examine practical approaches to decarbonisation, cross-sector partnerships and the role of collaboration in driving sustainable change. The conference features a keynote address by Mr Eric Lim, Chief Sustainability Officer of UOB, who will share perspectives from one of Asia's leading banks on financing the transition to a low-carbon economy. Panel discussions will explore multi-stakeholder collaboration in apparel decarbonisation, the role of government-industry partnerships in advancing climate action, and the importance of impact investing, measurement, and industry-academic collaboration in delivering positive environmental outcomes. Hosted by Nanyang Business School at Nanyang Technological University, the conference provides a platform for participants to exchange ideas, learn from leading practitioners and strengthen partnerships across the sustainability ecosystem. (Food & drinks provided) 🎙️ Speakers KeynoteEric Lim, Chief Sustainability Officer, UOB Panel Discussion 1: Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration in the Apparel Sector Jens Aas, VF Corporation Kevin Tan, UOB Nicole van der Elst, VDE Consultancy Moderator: Professor Matthew Dearth, NBS Panel Discussion 2: From Pilot to Scale: Bridging the Climate Technology Commercialisation Gap Anselm Ang, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (ASTAR) Colin Peh, GoRentalSG Mike Lim, TRIREC Moderator: Anson Liang, NTU Panel Discussion 3: Impact Investing Koh Lin-Net, Temasek Trust & CIIP Sugandhi Matta, ABC Impact Rob Kaplan, Circulate Capital Robert Kraybill, Impact Investment Exchange (IIX) Moderator: Assistant Professor Chen Zhimin, NBS 👥 Who Should Join The session is relevant for business leaders and corporate executives, sustainability, ESG and strategy professionals, investors and financial institutions, government agencies and policymakers, academics and researchers, and students with an interest in sustainability and business. 📍 Event Details Format: Hybrid In-person venue: NBS Auditorium, Wee Cho Yaw Plaza Online platform: Zoom 🕒 Programme 11:30AM - 01:00PM : Registration & Networking 01:00PM - 1:10PM : Welcome Remarks by Dean Jun Yang, NBS 01:15PM - 02:00PM : Keynote address: Transitioning to Net Zero: Challenges and Opportunities by Eric Lim, Chief Sustainability Officer, UOB 2:00PM - 2:50PM : Panel Discussion 1: Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration in the Apparel Sector 2:50PM - 03:10PM : Tea Break 03:10PM - 04:00PM : Panel Discussion 2: From Pilot to Scale: Bridging the Climate Technology Commercialisation Gap 04:00PM - 05:00PM : Panel Discussion 3: Impact Investing 05:00PM - 05:10PM : Closing Remarks 05:30PM - 07:30PM : Dinner (by invitation only） 🎫 Ticket Information Free to attend · Registration required · Subject to confirmationWalk-ins are subject to venue capacity. -Please feel free to email Nanyang Business School - External Relations team at [email protected] should you have any questions :)