2026 NTU Sustainability Conference
About
Building on the success of previous editions, the 2026 NTU Sustainability Conference, sponsored by the Global Institute for Impact & Sustainable Finance, 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
Keynote
Eric 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 (A*STAR)
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
🎫 Ticket Information
Free to attend · Registration required · Subject to confirmation
Walk-ins are subject to venue capacity.
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Please feel free to email Nanyang Business School - External Relations team at nbsexternalrelations@ntu.edu.sg should you have any questions :)