Program Highlights

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October 25

17:30 CEST / 11:030 am EDT — Welcome to Bloom 24

Trellis Group’s VP of Nature and Europe, Theresa Lieb, welcomes participants to the event.

Speaker:

• Theresa Lieb, Vice President, Nature & Europe, Trellis Group

17:40 CEST / 11:40 am EDT — The State of Biodiversity and Business

How far have companies advanced in crafting and executing impactful nature strategies since the Global Biodiversity Framework was adopted two years ago? What insights have business leaders gained in advocating for nature? Join the launch of Trellis Group’s inaugural report on the State of Biodiversity and Business to explore the latest research and see how it aligns with the efforts of nature trailblazers.

Speakers:

• Eva Zabey, CEO, Business for Nature
• Geneva Claesson, Partner, Deloitte
• Theresa Lieb, Vice President, Nature & Europe, Trellis Group
• Thomas Lingard, Global Head of Sustainability - Environment, Unilever

18:10 CEST / 12:10 am EDT — Bioeconomy 2.0: Government and Indigenous Leadership for Regenerative Growth

How do the Colombian government and Indigenous Peoples in the Amazon Basin envision a resilient bioeconomy? What role can global and regional business and finance leaders play in accelerating this transformation? Join Fany Kuiru, a prominent leader of the Uitoto people and head of COICA, the largest Indigenous organization in the Amazon, in conversation with Julia Miranda Londoño, a member of the Colombian House of Representatives and former director of the National Park Service. Together, they will explore harmonizing economic growth with ecological health and community well-being.

Speakers:

• Carolina García Arbeláez, Co-Founder, Myzelio
• Fany Kuiru, General Coordinator, Coordinating Body of Indigenous Organisations of the Amazon Basin (COICA)

18:30 CEST / 12:30 pm EDT — Dispelling the Nature Data Myth

How can companies and financial institutions break free from nature data paralysis and turn insights into action? What advancements have entrepreneurs and standard setters made in defining, assessing and leveraging nature data in recent years? In this Bloom talk, Pavan Sukhdev — renowned Indian economist, environmentalist, and CEO of GIST Impact — will demystify common misconceptions and help business leaders understand how to more effectively measure and manage their nature-related risks and impacts and derive business value.

Speaker:

• Pavan Sukdhev, CEO & Co-founder, GIST Impact

18:40 CEST / 12:40 pm EDT — Leading Change to Address the Root Causes of Extinction

Which leadership approaches can help sustainability professionals decouple business growth from nature loss? Can connecting with personal values, spirituality and faith drive faster transformation? Discover how authentic and courageous leadership can reveal opportunities for aligning personal and professional goals, and unlock new possibilities for your company.

Speakers:

• Isabel Cavelier, Co-founder and Director, Mundo Común
• Janine Benyus, Co-Founder, Biomimicry Institute

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October 26

16:00 CEST / 10:00 am EDT — Welcome to Day 2

Trellis Group’s CEO Eric Faurot sets the stage for today’s mainstage program.

Speaker:

• Eric Faurot, CEO, Trellis Group

16:05 CEST / 10:05 am EDT — A $1 Billion Strategy to Protect and Restore Latin America's Natural Forests

What does it take to successfully invest $1 billion in reforestation and restoration initiatives? What are the unique risks and opportunities associated with channeling private capital towards ecosystem regeneration? Join BTG Pactual Timberland, Conservation International and Microsoft as they unpack the complexities, successes and lessons of their award-winning collaboration.

Speakers:

• Mark Wishnie, Chief Sustainability Officer and Head, Impact Investment Management, BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group
• Melanie Nakagawa, Chief Sustainability Officer, Microsoft
• Patricia Zurita, Chief Strategy Officer, Conservation International
• Theresa Lieb, Vice President, Nature & Europe, Trellis Group

16:25 CEST / 10:25 am EDT — Biodiversity Credits: From Global Goals to Local Gains

Can biodiversity credits help companies drive real improvements in vital ecosystems and benefit the communities stewarding them? What are the ingredients of a credible and effective global credit system? Join the founders of EarthAcre and Qarlbro Biodiversity, two leading startups from Kenya and Sweden, as they explore the risks, opportunities, and lessons learned in building this emerging market. Discover how biodiversity credits can support corporate nature strategies and foster genuine environmental impact.

Speakers:

• Aleksandra Holmlund, CEO, Qarlbo Biodiversity
• Joel Makower, Chairman & Co-founder, GreenBiz Group
• Patita Nkamunu, Co-Founder, Earth Acre

16:40 CEST / 10:40 am EDT — Enhancing Ecosystem Health and Resilience through Nature Tech

What cutting-edge technologies are transforming nature conservation and restoration on a global scale?  How are leading companies deploying them today? Uncover the strategic partnerships and collaborative efforts propelling nature tech solutions from concept to large-scale application, and understand how they can be harnessed to achieve significant social, environmental, and economic gains.

Speakers: 

• Gilad Goren, Executive Director, Nature Tech Collective
• Lucy Almond, Director and Chair, Nature4Climate

16:55 CEST / 10:55 am EDT — From Fishing to Deep-Sea Mining: Sound Policies for Ocean Health

What will it take to align environmentally harmful subsidies with biodiversity-boosting policies? How can companies and financial institutions push for urgent reforms and align their practices with ocean conservation goals? Two leading experts will explore practical strategies for how businesses can influence governments and build a regenerative blue economy to ensure critical marine services — such as climate regulation, food provision and oxygen production — are available today and in the future.

Speakers:

• Cate Lamb, Freshwater Strategy Specialist, UNEP FI
• Marisa Drew, Chief Sustainability Officer, Standard Chartered Bank
• Rashid Sumaila, Professor, University of British Columbia

17:00 CEST / 11:00 am EDT — From Fishing to Deep-Sea Mining: Sound Policies for Ocean Health

17:15 CEST / 11:15 am EDT — End of Broadcast