- Impact Workshop Room, Hall 28
- 12:00 - 13:00
Building Climate Tech Ecosystems
Speakers: Jamil Wyne, Co-Founder, Riffle Ventures, USA, Andrew Chang, Chief Product Officer, New Energy Nexus, China
This workshop will demystify climate tech ecosystems, exploring the key players, partnerships, and strategies essential for their rapid development. As cities like Dubai aim to enable widespread climate innovation, building supportive ecosystems for climate entrepreneurs becomes crucial. We'll bring together a curated group of investors, entrepreneurs, foundations, policy experts, and other key stakeholders to directly discuss strategies and underscore the urgency of building effective climate tech ecosystems. The session will focus on increasing visibility of different ecosystem players and resources, navigating these complex networks, and building the necessary talent base to drive impact. Leveraging the unique opportunity provided by NYC Climate Week, we'll engage leaders from across the global climate tech landscape in pragmatic, tactical discussions on how to build collaborative, inclusive, and globally connected climate tech ecosystems. Participants will gain insights into developing talent pipelines, attracting funding, implementing supportive policies, creating essential infrastructure, and facilitating market access for climate solutions. By the end of this workshop, attendees will have a clear roadmap for accelerating climate tech innovation in their respective regions.
- Impact Workshop Room, Hall 28
- 13:00 - 14:30
Workshop Format: "Uniting Shariah and ESG Compliance: The Path to Sustainable and Inclusive Investment"
Objective: To explore the integration of Shariah principles with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) compliance in investment strategies, focusing on creating inclusive financial models that cater to diverse markets. The workshop will be highly interactive, incorporating human-centered design principles and a live engagement tool (TBD-like MURAL) to foster participant collaboration and innovation.
Segment 1: Opening Session
Duration: 30 Minutes
Speaker:Poonam Balan-Ng, Group Founding Partner TACT Invest Group, Chairwoman, DiversityisPOWER
Topic: "Bridging Shariah and ESG: A Vision for Inclusive Investment"
Format:
Introduction (5 Minutes): Poonam will set the stage by discussing the importance of integrating Shariah-compliant principles with ESG standards to create sustainable and ethical investment opportunities. Interactive Poll (5 Minutes): Engage the audience with a quick poll on their awareness and perspectives on Shariah-compliant and ESG-integrated investments. Main Presentation (10 Minutes): Poonam will outline her vision for uniting Shariah and ESG, discussing how this integration can open new markets and create inclusive investment opportunities. Human-Centered Design Activity (10 Minutes): Participants will be invited to engage with a live canvas, where they can share ideas and insights on how Shariah and ESG principles can be harmonized in investment strategies. This interactive session will allow participants to contribute in real-time, fostering a collaborative environment.
Segment 2: Deep Dive Learning Segments with Human-Centered Design Integration
Duration: 75 Minutes (25 Minutes Each)
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Green
Manufacturing & Energy Transition in Shariah
Context
Speaker: Sascha Preis, Chief Technologist, TACT INVEST Group
Topic: "HardTech for a Greener Tomorrow: Shariah-Compliant Approaches to Industrial Decarbonization"
Format:
Presentation (10 Minutes): Sascha will present a case study on how HardTech solutions for industrial decarbonization can align with both Shariah principles and ESG goals.
Live Canvas Interaction (10 Minutes): Participants will use the platform to brainstorm additional use cases or challenges in integrating Shariah compliance with ESG in green manufacturing. Participants will be encouraged to contribute via a barcode that links directly to the canvas.
Discussion (5 Minutes): Sascha will facilitate a discussion on the ideas generated, encouraging participants to delve deeper into the topics presented.
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Fintech
Innovations with Shariah and ESG Integration
Speaker:Karen Wang, Vice-Chair DiversityisPOWER
Topic: "Fintech’s Role in Shariah and ESG Compliance: Bridging Financial Inclusion"
Format:
Presentation (10 Minutes): Karen will discuss how fintech can support Shariah-compliant financial products that also meet ESG criteria, particularly in promoting financial inclusion.
Live Canvas Interaction (10 Minutes): Participants will be invited to add ideas to the canvas on how fintech can be further leveraged to achieve both Shariah and ESG goals, using a barcode to access the canvas.
Discussion (5 Minutes): Engage the audience in a discussion about the challenges and opportunities in fintech for creating Shariah-compliant, ESG-aligned financial products, drawing from the insights shared on the canvas.
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Discussion
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Wrap-Up.
Speaker:Karen Wang, Vice-Chair DiversityisPOWER
Topic: "Fintech’s Role in Shariah and ESG Compliance: Bridging Financial Inclusion"
Format:
Presentation (10 Minutes): Karen will discuss how fintech can support Shariah-compliant financial products that also meet ESG criteria, particularly in promoting financial inclusion.
Live Canvas Interaction (10 Minutes): Participants will be invited to add ideas to the canvas on how fintech can be further leveraged to achieve both Shariah and ESG goals, using a barcode to access the canvas.
Discussion (5 Minutes): Engage the audience in a discussion about the challenges and opportunities in fintech for creating Shariah-compliant, ESG-aligned financial products, drawing from the insights shared on the canvas.
- Discussion on Findings
Duration: 10 Minutes
Activity: Engage the audience in a group discussion, reflecting on the key insights and ideas that emerged during the workshop. Encourage participants to access the live Canvas via barcode to continue contributing their thoughts and to review the collective input.
- Closing
Remarks
Duration: 5 Minutes
Speaker: Poonam Balan-Ng
Activity: Poonam will wrap up the workshop by summarizing the key takeaways, highlighting the most innovative ideas from the canvas, and encouraging participants to continue exploring and developing these approaches in their work.
Outcome: Participants will leave the workshop with a deep understanding of how Shariah principles can be harmonized with ESG standards in investment strategies. Through the use of human-centered design and live collaboration, they will have actively contributed to creating new, inclusive financial products. This interactive format ensures that participants not only learn but also innovate, driving forward the integration of Shariah and ESG in the global investment landscape.
- Discussion on Findings
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