Knowledge Exchange Forum: Unlocking ESG Value, Investment, Governance, and Innovation for a Sustainable Economy

As sustainability becomes a strategic imperative, organizations must look beyond compliance to unlock real ESG value. This Knowledge Exchange Forum explores how investment, governance, and innovation can drive long-term growth and resilience in Indonesia’s sustainable economy.

Through insights from cross-sector leaders and ESG practitioners, this forum will uncover practical strategies to integrate ESG principles into business transformation, governance models, and investment frameworks — turning sustainability into a competitive edge.

ESG is no longer just about compliance—it’s a golden opportunity to drive innovation and business growth! In this ESG Community Coffee Meetup, IEPA, in collaboration with Prasmul-Eli as the host, will unpack how to transform Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into profitable and impactful business strategies.

✨ Why Should You Attend?
✅ Hear directly from ESG practitioners on transforming ESG challenges into opportunities
✅ Interactive discussions with real case studies from different industries
✅ Network with 700+ ESG activists, including executives, investors, and innovators

🎯 Event Objectives:

✅ Change your perspective: ESG as an innovation engine, not a burden.
✅ Equip yourself with practical strategies for impactful ESG execution.
✅ Find collaboration & investment opportunities in the Indonesian ESG ecosystem.
✅ Prepare sustainable and future-proof business leadership.

Speakers

• Dr. Adinda Ihsani Putri - Associate Professor of Renewable Energy Engineering Program of Universitas Prasetiya Mulya
• Setyo Budiantoro - Senior Expert / Manager Secretariat SDG Bappenas
• Derek Maggs - CEO of OrcaNation
• Charles Kho - Country Head of Global Network Banking at HSBC Indonesia

This 2-hour awareness session is designed to introduce participants to the growing urgency and strategic relevance of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) in business. As regulatory pressure, investor expectations, and stakeholder demands intensify, ESG is no longer a compliance box, but it is a business imperative. Participants will explore why ESG matters now, how it is transforming corporate strategy, and what practical steps organizations can take to begin integrating ESG into core business functions. This session also previews key content from the upcoming ESG short course program, offering a glimpse into a structured learning journey led by expert.

Objective

Through this Program Preview, participants will be able to:

1. Understand why ESG is becoming critical to business survival and competitiveness.
2. Identify key global and local drivers accelerating the ESG shift.
3. Recognize how ESG aligns with business strategy, risk, and long-term value creation.
4. Explore the roles different business functions can play in ESG implementation.
5. Gain a preview of structured ESG learning paths to support deeper capacity-building.