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About ESG Summit

The ESG Adria Summit is the region’s foremost business event, advancing the sustainability agenda and shaping the future of responsible growth. With a distinct focus on economic resilience and long-term prosperity, the Summit serves as a unique platform to establish connections and strengthen ties with key EU and global stakeholders. It is a space for innovation, influence, and decisive action.

Far more than a conference, the Summit is where the next wave of sustainable business strategies for the Adriatic region is forged. It’s where strategic alliances are built, significant initiatives are launched, and attendees gain invaluable insights, forge influential relationships, and explore the most current trends in ESG—from pioneering technologies to transformative business models.

Hosted by Sustineri Partners, a boutique consultancy and think tank specialising in ESG and sustainability strategy and Porto Montenegro, a prestigious marina and waterfront development in the UNESCO World Heritage Site Bay of Kotor, the Summit is held in partnership with the Government of Montenegro and under the auspices of the President of Montenegro. It brings together senior representatives from companies, banks, international financial institutions, government bodies, civil society, and leading sustainability experts to foster collaborative dialogue and action.

Now in its third year, the ESG Adria Summit continues its mission to catalyse positive change for businesses and society through thoughtprovoking discussions and long-term stakeholder engagement.

A Platform for

the Summit’s Expanding Reach and Impact

What to Expect in 2025

The ESG Adria Summit offers dynamic learning experiences and networking, bringing together business and policy leaders and investors to foster impactful collaboration.

Event Structure

Panel Discussions

Keynote Presentations

Partner-led Side Events

Interactive Workshops

Innovation and Investment Lounge

Networking and Connections Hub

Sustainable Adria Awards Ceremony

Themes

Financing Resilience

Infrastructure for Transformation Collaboration, Innovation and Leadership

› Sustainable Finance and Investment Strategies

› Green Transition Pathways for a Resilient Future

› ESG Regulatory Frameworks and Compliance (CBAM, CSDDD, SFDR...)

› The EU Green Deal: Opportunities and Challenges

› Sustainable Investment Taxonomy and Standards

› Climate-Related Risk Management and Adaptation

› Fintech, AI, and Blockchain for Resilience

› Green and Blue Bonds for Sustainable Growth

› Supply Chain Due Diligence and Transparency

› Sustainable Energy Infrastructure and Innovation

› Green Transport and Mobility Solutions for the Future

› Smart Cities and Urban Infrastructure Development

› Circular Economy Approaches

› Building Digital Infrastructure for Sustainable Growth

› Climate-Resilient Infrastructure Projects and Design

› Sustainable Tourism and Destination Management

› Regenerative Agriculture and Food Systems Infrastructure

› Integrating Biodiversity: Green and Blue Infrastructure Solutions

› Business as a Catalyst for Social Change

› Embedding Human Rights Standards in Business Practices

› Strategic Evaluation and Communication for Community Impact

› Big Data and Machine Learning in ESG Decision-Making

› AI as an Accelerator of Sustainability and Innovation

› Advancing Gender Equality in Leadership and Business

› Inclusive Leadership for a Diverse and Equitable Future

› Environmental Stewardship and Community Resilience

Why Join Us?

Leading the Regional Transition Towards a Sustainable Future

The ESG Adria Summit attracts renowned business and policy leaders to share best practices and forge strategic longterm partnerships. We are dedicated to collaborating with institutions and businesses that recognise the scale of sustainability challenges and seek innovative solutions.

High-Quality Content

We curate an ambitious, impactful, and timely agenda in collaboration with our speakers and industry partners. Our programme includes high-level panel discussions, keynote addresses, and updates on critical policy developments. Partners have the opportunity to demonstrate their alignment with industry standards and their vision for sustainable value creation to a wide range of stakeholders.

Engagement and Networking Opportunities

The Summit provides a prestigious and intimate setting for interaction and networking, bringing together key stakeholders throughout the main agenda and side events. Participants will engage with regional and global government and business leaders, as well as sustainability experts, diving deep into the global paradigm shift set to transform markets in Europe.

Tangible Impact

We focus on creating a space where ideas can flourish and grow. By providing a platform for dialogue and knowledge sharing, we support and promote actions, initiatives, and partnerships that drive change and progress. Successful initiatives launched at the Summit include:

› Women on Boards Adria Board Readiness Programme

› Strategic partnership with WB6 CIF (Chamber Investment Forum association of six national chambers of commerce)

› Joint Certificate in Corporate Sustainability in partnership with Serbian, Albanian, and Croatian universities, with the first cohort starting in January 2025

The Summit will continue to serve as a launchpad for future industry initiatives in the years ahead.

Reputation for

Excellence

Our partners, supporters and audiences return because we deliver high-quality, impactful events, convening influential speakers and engaged senior-level audiences.