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Novisto 2025 ESG Forum

Holding the Line

Thursday, November 13, 2025
Maison Alcan, 1188 Sherbrooke St W

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A unified community—in action

Turbulent global regulations and anti-ESG sentiment are challenging the discipline of corporate sustainability. To chart the path forward, ESG and sustainability-conscious leaders must be empowered to stand confidently amongst their peers with accurate, high-quality data that elevates the true value of sustainability within the enterprise. Only by doing so can they ‘hold the line’, helping their organizations embed sustainability into core strategy and operations.

Deepen relationships with global leaders

The Novisto 2025 ESG Forum is a one-day conference that will bring together forward-thinking professionals who want to hold the line and leverage technology to achieve their goals. 

Connect with ESG leaders, regulators, analysts, and sustainability practitioners from around the world. Engage in conversations that go beyond frameworks and requirements to explore how your company can continue to drive future-resilient growth and deeper ESG integration. 

To foster meaningful dialogue, the Forum is invite-only, limited in capacity, and will follow Chatham House rules.

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Professor Ioannis Ioannou

Keynote speaker

Ioannis Ioannou is an associate professor with tenure at London Business School (LBS) and teaches in various degree programs. He is a regular contributor to numerous LBS executive education programs, including custom modules on responsible business and sustainability for senior executives.

A member of ESG advisory boards for numerous international organizations, Ioannou has delivered keynote speeches globally at high-profile events and industry conferences.

Agenda

The preliminary schedule is outlined below. The full agenda is forthcoming.

Event Schedule

This invite-only event will be delivered via Chatham house rules meaning that you will have exclusive access to the candid thoughts of ESG practitioners and global regulators.

November 12th

5:30 - 9:00 PM
Opening Cocktail Reception

November 13th

9:00 - 9:10 AM
Opening Remarks

Charles Assaf
Charles Assaf
CEO
Novisto
9:10 - 10:40 AM
Holding the Line Keynote + Q&A

Professor Ioannis Ioannou
Ioannis Ioannou
Professor
London Business School
10:40 - 11:10 AM
Musical performance and break
11:10 - 11:55 AM
GBL and Novisto


11:55- 1:30 PM
Lunch & Networking Roundtables
1:30 - 2:15 PM
Breakout rooms
#1
Current Perceptions of ESG From a Board-level View

Helle Bank
Global Managing Director, Board Development
Board Intelligence
#2
Two Rivers, One Current: Navigating ESG in a Divided World

Pavan Sukhdev
Pavan Sukhdev
Chief Executive Officer
GIST Impact
2:15 - 3:00 PM
Breakout rooms
#1
When Guardrails Disappear: Boards, Deregulation, and the New Business Landscape

Dr. Mario Abela
Director of Standards
Global Reporting Initiative(GRI)
#2
More details to come

3:00 - 3:30 PM
Break
3:30 - 4:00 PM
Novisto Product Roadmap

Marc Sell
Marc Sell
Chief Product Officer
Novisto
3:30 - 4:00 PM
Insights Panel

Helle Bank
Helle Bank
Global Managing Director, Board Development
Board Intelligence
Dr. Mario Abela
Director of Standards
Global Reporting Initiative(GRI)
Ioannis Ioannou
Ioannis Ioannou
Professor
London Business School
Pavan Sukhdev
Pavan Sukhdev
Chief Executive Officer
GIST Impact
Sam King
Sam King
Chief Commercial Officer - Corporate
GIST Impact
4:45 - 6:30 PM
Closing cocktail

Experience the charm of Montréal

Forge new connections in vibrant Montréal, recognized as one of the top 15 global cities in the 2023 Corporate Knights Sustainable Cities Index. From the cobblestone streets of the Old Port to the iconic Golden Square Mile, make your conference visit an opportunity for a memorable getaway.

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