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    Unlocking talent for a sustainable future


    23–24 June 2026
    Indonesia Convention Exhibition, Jakarta, Indonesia


     

    About the summit

    As part of the Global Sustainable Development Congress, the Sustainability Skills Summit examines how skills, talent and workforce transformation can accelerate progress towards a sustainable economy.

    Through interactive workshops and solution-focused dialogue, the summit brings together industry, academia and policymakers to share strategies for building future-proof workforces, aligning skills with emerging green opportunities and embedding sustainability systemically. Attendees gain practical insights to close skills gaps, strengthen business resilience and drive inclusive growth.

    Agenda themes

    Aligning the skills base of all economic sectors with the demands of a sustainable economy
    Driving systemic change through policy frameworks, leadership development and cross-sector collaboration
    Addressing the most pressing skills gaps identified by the latest data

    Using data, digital tools and AI to accelerate sustainability skills development and deployment
    Turning the sustainability skills gap into an opportunity through inclusive education, training and equitable access
    Embedding skills-based hiring practices to recognise competencies over credentials and tap into diverse talent pools




    Who is the summit for?

    HR, talent, business and people-development leaders

    Access practical strategies to build future-proof, skills-based and inclusive workforces. Strengthen business resilience, boost retention and unlock diverse human capital to support organisational transformation.

    Government, policymakers and civil society organisations

    Explore evidence-based approaches to workforce planning, employment policy and technical and vocational education and training (TVET) reform. Learn how equitable skills development can enhance national competitiveness, widen access to quality employment and spur inclusive, sustainable growth.

    Education, training and employability providers

    Identify emerging skills needs and strengthen industry partnerships. Enhance curriculum design to improve learner success, graduate employability and alignment with fast-changing labour market demands.

    Speakers

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    Vanessa Barrs
    Dean and Chair Professor, Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences
    City University of Hong Kong
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    AB
    Aldo Bimantoro
    Head, Human Capital Strategy Division
    Bank Tabungan Negara
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    FC
    FONG TUAN CHEN
    Chief People Officer
    Valiram Group
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    SC
    Shauhrat Chopra
    Associate Dean, School of Energy and Environment
    City University of Hong Kong
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    JD
    Jennifer Madonna Dait
    Vice-President for Academic Affairs
    Ifugao State University
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    SD
    Sharul Dol
    Director, Research Institute for Sustainable Futures
    Abu Dhabi University
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    NR
    Nur Hygiawati Rahayu
    Director of Manpower
    Indonesian Ministry of National Development Planning
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    HK
    Handi Kurniawan
    Group Head of Human Capital Strategy and Talent Management
    Bank Mandiri
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    TM
    Tiza Mafira
    Director
    Climate Policy Initiative Indonesia
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    AO
    Alexandra Okada
    Associate Professor in Digital Transformation
    The Open University
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    MP
    Michelle Palumbarit
    Associate Professor
    UP CIFAL Philippines
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    CP
    Cheryl Peralta
    Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs
    University of Santo Tomas
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    FD
    Francis Ron de Guzman
    Assistant Secretary for Reintegration Services
    Department of Migrant Workers, Philippines
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    RS
    Ramya Sundaram
    Senior Economist
    World Bank

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