Worthstone Academy: Agenda

Agenda

(exact timings may be subject to change)

09:30–09:40

Welcome and introduction: Gavin Francis

Gavin Francis
(Worthstone)

09:40–10:20

External Keynote: Strategic Allies: Can Defence and Sustainability Join Forces as Innovation Engines?

General Richard Nugee, Director, Climate Change (in)Security Project Ltd

General
Richard Nugee

10:20–10:45

From Global Risks to Sustainable Opportunities: Where Sustainability is Powering the Next Generation of Innovation

Charlie Thomas, Chief Investment Officer, EdenTree

Charlie Thomas
(EdenTree)

Corridor Conversations: 10:45–11:20

11:20–12:00

CIO Panel + Q&A

Peter Askew, Chief Investment Officer, Pier Investment Management
Chris Thomas, Director of Investments, Foster Denovo, chaired by Gavin Francis

Peter Askew
(Pier IM)
Chris Thomas
(Foster Denovo)
Gavin Francis
(Worthstone)

12:00–13:00

The Next Great Sustainable Investment Idea – Three Ideas – One Vote

Rosie Rankin (Baillie Gifford), Nathaniel Wejchert (Candriam), David Rowlett (T. Rowe Price), chaired by Abigail Rotheroe

Rosie Rankin
(Baillie Gifford)
Nathaniel Wejchert
(Candriam)
David Rowlett
(T. Rowe Price)
Abigail Rotheroe

Lunch: 13:00–14:15

14:25–14:50

Finding Joy

Dr James Corah, Head of Sustainability, CCLA

James Corah
(CCLA)

14:50–15:15

Charity Bank Fireside chat / beneficiary charity and survivor of MDS trafficking

Grace England, Head of Strategic Initiatives & Innovation, Charity Bank
Minke van Til, Managing Director, Ella’s

Grace England
(Charity Bank)
Minke van Til
(Ella’s)

15:15–15:35

Wellth – The Sustainable MPS

Gavin Francis, Worthstone

Gavin Francis
(Worthstone)

15:35–15:55

Panel discussion: What’s the case for Sustainable Investing to include themes like defence and energy?

Richard Nugee, James Corah and Charlie Thomas, chaired by Abigail Rotheroe

General
Richard Nugee
James Corah
(CCLA)
Charlie Thomas
(EdenTree)
Abigail Rotheroe

15:55–16:00

Key takeaways and closing remarks: Gavin Francis

Gavin Francis
(Worthstone)

Post event drinks reception: 16:00–17:00

“A conference packed with content that is both inspiring and informative in equal measure, and to top it off executed to a very high standard – a rare treat and a must attend!”

Murray McEwan, Succession Wealth