The anticipation was palpable as the organizers of Africa’s premier sustainability event, formerly known as the ESG Africa Conference, unveiled exciting updates for this year’s gathering. The conference has undergone a significant transformation and will now be reborn as SEACon, representing the Sustainability and ESG Africa Conference.
In a statement dripping with enthusiasm, Wendy Poulton, Director and Co-founder of the event, shared insights into the rebranding decision. “This change encapsulates our broader vision,” she explained. “While ESG remains paramount, our focus extends beyond to encompass all facets of sustainability. We delve into how companies and individuals can revolutionize their business strategies to enhance competitiveness while championing environmental preservation, social causes, and sustainable progress across Africa.”
### A Broader Horizon: From ESG to Sustainability
“This change reflects our broader focus”
The shift from ESG Africa to SEACon marks a strategic maneuver aimed at embracing a wider sustainability spectrum. By realigning the conference’s name with its holistic approach, the organizers aim to attract a diverse audience and foster enriching dialogues on pivotal issues. This recalibration underscores their dedication to tackling Africa’s distinctive sustainable development challenges and prospects—solidifying the conference’s stature as an indispensable arena for pioneering ideas in sustainability.
### Theme Unveiled: Adapt. Evolve. Succeed.
“Adapt. Evolve. Succeed.” Driving Sustainability in Changing Times
Adding another layer of intrigue is this year’s theme—’Adapt. Evolve. Succeed. Driving Sustainability in Changing Times.’ It serves as a clarion call for businesses to acclimate themselves to geopolitical dynamics, financial exigencies, and societal demands proactively.
As Joshua Low, co-founder of the event aptly puts it – “Integrating ESG principles can boost profitability by up to 23%, attract top talent, enhance brand reputation in the market space while providing that critical edge against competitors.”
### Immersive Engagements Await
The Journey Ahead: Interactive Sessions Galore
Attendees can look forward to captivating sessions comprising case studies, roundtable discussions, and specialized industry breakouts—a treasure trove of actionable insights awaits participants eager to fortify their organizations with sustainable practices that yield tangible results.
To elevate engagement further this year site visits both physical and virtual will make their debut showcasing successful sustainability drives within organizations—immersing attendees in practical demonstrations of impactful initiatives.
### Building Sustainable Communities: Beyond Boundaries
Empowering Through Community-Building
Extending beyond conventional conference realms is ‘Community of Practice,’ an initiative fostering continual learning through webinars masterclasses networking sessions alongside Chief Sustainability Officer Forum—a robust framework nurturing ongoing education opportunities throughout the year ensuring sustained growth long after curtains fall on SEACon.
Come October 15th-17th; Sandton Convention Centre will play host to this transformative event where professionals converge seeking tools strategies enabling seamless integration of sustainability principles into organizational frameworks driving substantial positive impacts on bottom lines—an unmissable rendezvous promising immersive experiences shaping tomorrow’s sustainable landscape.
