AGENDA October 27, 2016 - Phoenicia Hotel
Agenda 08.15-9.20 am Registration 09.25-10.20 am Opening Ceremony - Mr. Khaled Kassar, Founder and CEO, CSR LEBANON - Mr. Saad Azhari, Chairman and General Manager, BLOM Bank - Dr. Fadlo R. Khuri, President, American University of Beirut - H.E. Mr. Riad Salamé, Governor, Banque du Liban - Master of Ceremony, Mr. Majed Bou Hadir 10.20-10.50 am Inauguration of the Corporate/NGO Exhibition In Collaboration With 10.50-11.45 am Moving Beyond CSR: From Social Responsibility to Social Impact This session will look at how much business should be expected to know about the impact it has or its suppliers has on society and the risks it might pose to communities. It will explore how businesses, governments, NGOs and trade unions can work together to define reasonable expectations of business in particular contexts, in addition to the value-added behind quantifying performance and reporting compliance. - The Misconception of CSR - The Evolution and Implementation of CSR Practices - Reporting Standards and Guidelines within the Banking Sector - Accountability and Transparency to Transform Marketing Effectiveness - Disclosure and Measurement Standards in CSR and Sustainability Reports Moderator: Mr. Omar Sakr, CSR & HR Specialist, ISO 26000 Expert, and Lecturer in Hospitality, Tourism & Responsible Business at Notre Dame University (NDU) - Mr. Mallen Baker, CSR Expert and Consultant, Daisywheel [Keynote Speaker] - Dr. Yusuf Sidani, Professor of Leadership and Business Ethics Olayan School of Business, American University of Beirut (AUB) - Ms. Isabelle Naoum, Head of Communication Department, BLOM Bank - Dr. Laurence Leigh, Professor of Marketing, UGSM-Monarch Business School - Ms. Farah Matar, GRI Reporter, CSR Consultant, Lecturer at Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK) 2 The 6 th CSR LEBANON FORUM Guide
October 27, 2016 - Phoenicia Hotel 11.45-13.00 pm The Role of CSR in the Financial Sector This session will analyze the performance of the financial sector with respect to CSR/sustainability and their investment. It will look into how financial sector performance can be increased with regards to CSR in general, whereby corporate governance, financial literacy, financial inclusion, microfinance and reporting can play a crucial role. The session will also look at the role of youth in the finance sector. - Financial Literacy for Sustainability - Financial Inclusion: A CSR-Driven Microfinance Strategy - Corporate Governance and the Social Responsibility of Business - Factors Affecting the Environmental and Social Performance of Financial Institutions in Emerging Markets (ESRM) - Financial Transparency in Reporting Moderator: Mr. Mohamad Ali Hassan, Director of Accounting Department, Banque du Liban A video message by Prof. David Grayson, Cranfield University School of Management, UK - Ms. Lamia Moubayed Bissat, Director, Institut des Finances Basil Fuleihan - Mr. Najib Choucair, Director of Banking Department, Banque du Liban - Ms. Rana Ghandour Salhab, Regional Talent & Communications Partner, Board Member, Deloitte Middle East - Mr. Marcel Rached, Investment Professional, International Finance Corporation 13.00-14.00 pm Lunch Sponsored by The 6 th CSR LEBANON FORUM Guide 3
Agenda 14.15-15.15 pm Social Entrepreneurship and Millennials: A Force for Positive Change within Business This session will aim to present international perspectives to the world of entrepreneurship - specifically from the perspective of youth, its challenges and opportunities, and draws on to this new breed of social intrapreneurs within big business. These individuals, often Millennials, work against the corporate status quo to deliver new market solutions, aligning business value with some of the sustainability challenges facing society today. - The Rise of Social Enterprise and Why it s Vital to Our Future - From Zero to Hero: A Social Venture Towards a Zero Waste Environment - Leveraging Social Entrepreneurship through Higher Education - Millennials: Unlocking the Next Game-Changing Innovations - The New Driving Force for Making a Difference Moderator: Mr. Afif Tabsh, Business Development & Projects Manager, Regional External Program, American University of Beirut (AUB) - Ms. Melody Hossaini, Founder & CEO, InspirEngage International [Keynote Speaker] - Mr. Ziad Abi Chaker, CEO, Cedar Environmental - Dr. Maryse Tannous Jomaa, Director, School of Social Work, Université Saint-Joseph (USJ) - Ms. Rana El Chemaitelly, CEO & Founder, The Little Engineer - Mr. Samer Sfeir, Social Entrepreneur & Founder, MommyMade 4 The 6 th CSR LEBANON FORUM Guide
October 27, 2016 - Phoenicia Hotel 15.15-16.30 pm Breaking Frontiers: Women Leaders Experience as Social Drivers within Organizations Jointly Organized With This session, in collaboration with the Lebanese League for Women in Business (LLWB), will look into the impact some of Lebanon s leading businesswomen have had on society and within the field of business sustainability. The panel will also delve into the growing call for entrepreneurs in an economy that is looking for more responsible businesses, and why it s essential that they continue to advocate for proper work ethics and instill positive values to future generations and the community. - A Change in Discourse: How Women are Leading New Business Frontiers - Leading Resilient Development: Women and Community Development Projects - The Next Big Thing: Mompreneurs - The Long and Short of It: The Case of Serial Women Entrepreneurs - Empowering Women by Doubling Digital Opportunities Moderator: Ms. Asmahan Zein, General Manager, InfoFort; CSR Rep for Aramex Lebanon A special message by Dr. Nagi El Saghir, Professor of Clinical Medicine, American University of Beirut - Ms. Caroline Fattal, Board Member, Fattal Group - Ms. Sarah Al-Charif, Executive Director, Ruwwad Al Tanmeya - Ms. Yasmina Audi, Strategic Marketing Director, Super Mommy in Beirut; Founder Elle Fiesta - Ms. Lamice Joujou, CEO of Smile Holding and Chair of Women in Toys, Lebanon Chapter - Ms. Marianne Bitar Karam, Country Director, Digital Opportunity Trust The 6 th CSR LEBANON FORUM Guide 5
Agenda 9.30 am - 17.30 pm Corporate/NGO Exhibition The world recognizes the growing consensus on the practicality, viability and sustainability of using Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) practices and public private partnership (PPP) to address social, environmental and economic issues within a community. The private sector firms know of the necessity to contribute to the development of the country and that NGOs are needed as important partners, but both sectors need a platform to network and discuss what collaborative efforts are needed to sustain and encourage a successful and sustainable partnership. This year, and in collaboration with the René Moawad Foundation (RMF), CSR LEBANON is providing 20 civil society organizations (CSOs) from the North and Akkar, a platform to present their projects and initiatives at the 6 th CSR LEBANON FORUM. The NGO Exhibition will serve as a networking ground where knowledge can be transferred, partnerships forged, collaborations intensified, and engaged opportunities showcased. This cooperation was established to help CSOs in the North of Lebanon become more sustainable and enhance engagement of public private partnership an intrinsic element of any CSR strategy. 6 The 6 th CSR LEBANON FORUM Guide
October 27, 2016 - Phoenicia Hotel 16.15-17.30 pm CSR LEBANON Networking Café This networking café is a unique approach to networking for professionals in the CSR and sustainability fields. The gathering will bring together the private sector, prominent business professionals, CSR activists, NGOs/CSOs, municipalities and students under the premise of creating a platform for social and business networking with the goal of collaboration for social impact. Business experts in their fields will share examples of successful community service projects and activities that both support their own social or environmental mission, while fostering a sense of pride and accomplishment for the host organization. Networking Outcomes Learn how local nonprofit leaders help leave positive footprints in their community; Explore the benefits of a public-private partnership to maximize the impact of including social initiatives in a company s mission and corporate objectives; Engage with leading and prominent business leaders in collective discussions on vital social and environmental issues, address challenges and propose long-term and sustainable solutions. The 6 th CSR LEBANON FORUM Guide 7