General Information

The transition to cleaner and more sustainable energy sources is not just an environmental imperative; it’s an economic one as well. To power this transformation, innovative and robust financing mechanisms are essential. In our exploration of “Financing the Energy Transition,” we delve into the financial strategies, investments, and policies that are shaping the future of energy.

Register and join the GBSN for Energy Transition Impact Community’s final installment of Powering the Energy Transition: A Tale of Two Hemispheres, a multi-part series exploring key elements of the energy transition journey through the lenses of different contexts across the global north and global south. 

Discover how nations and regions in the Global North and South are navigating the path towards a greener future. Gain insights into the strategies, investments, and collaborative efforts that are driving change on a global scale. We’ll uncover the common ground and unique dynamics that shape the energy transition narrative from both perspectives.

As we strive to accelerate the shift toward cleaner and sustainable energy sources, understanding the nuances of financing from both hemispheres becomes imperative. This session will provide a platform for thought leaders, experts, and visionaries to shed light on the diverse approaches, challenges, and innovations in financing the global energy transition.

Date & Time

Tuesday, 28 November at 10:00am EDT – 11:30am EDT/17:00 – 18:30 CET

Co-Hosted By:

• Bauer College of Business, University of Houston
• Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University
• Wits Business School, University of Witwatersrand

More information coming soon.

General Information

As the world grapples with the urgent need to address climate change and shift towards sustainable energy sources, understanding the complex interplay between policy and regulatory environments and the energy transition becomes paramount. This session delves into the unique challenges and opportunities that the global North and global South face in their respective journeys towards a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.

Register and join the GBSN for Energy Transition Impact Community’s next installment of Powering the Energy Transition: A Tale of Two Hemispheres, a multi-part series exploring key elements of the energy transition journey through the lenses of different contexts across the global north and global south. 

Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking discussion that delves into the intricate dynamics of incentive structures, policy frameworks, regulation and government intervention that are shaping the transition to sustainable energy sources. With a keen focus on the disparities and needed collaboration between the Global North and the Global South, Part V: Policy and Regulatory Environments, panelists will explore the complex interplay of incentive structures, policy frameworks, regulation and government intervention that shape the transition to sustainable energy sources. We’ll explore the ways in which these interventions both reflect and shape economic realities and social considerations in pursuit of a just energy transition.

Date & Time

Tuesday, 3 October at 10:00am EDT – 11:30am EDT/16:00 CEST – 17:30 CEST

Co-Hosted By:

• Bauer College of Business, University of Houston
• Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University
• Wits Business School, University of Witwatersrand

Featuring

• 

  Madeleine Klein

  Managing Director of Policy & Market Strategy
  ENGIE Distributed Solar
  USA
  
• 

  Dr. Nandi Malumbazo

  Senior Lecturer
  African Energy Leadership Centre (AELC) and School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
  South Africa
  
• 

  Ntokozo Ngcwabe

  Deputy Director General
  Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE)
  South Africa
  
• 

  Leonie Reins

  Professor for Public Law and Sustainability
  Erasmus School of Law
  Netherlands
  

General Information

Join the GBSN for Energy Transition Impact Community in the next installment of Powering the Energy Transition: A Tale of Two Hemispheres, a multi-part series exploring key elements of the energy transition journey through the lenses of different contexts across the global north and global south. 

In Part IV: Skills and Development in Business Education, experts from academia and industry will explore the critical talent needs of a sustainable and low carbon energy economy, as well as the role of business schools in supporting a transitioning workforce. We’ll explore questions such as: 

• What new roles are emerging and where are the greatest gaps in availability of talent to fill these new roles? 
• What specific knowledge and skills enable individuals trained in traditional disciplines like finance, marketing, and strategy, to be better prepared for careers in this sector? 
• What is the current state of the leadership pipeline for the energy sector, at both local and multinational levels? 
• How can business schools best support the workforce development, entrepreneurial ecosystem, and organizational strategy insights needed to power the energy transition and sustain economic growth and development?

Date & Time

Tuesday, 29 August at 10:00am EDT – 11:30am EDT/16:00 CEST – 17:30 CEST

Co-Hosted By:

• Bauer College of Business, University of Houston
• Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University
• Wits Business School, University of Witwatersrand

Speakers

• 

  Kelly Collins

  Senior Director of Graduate & Alumni Career Services
  C.T. Bauer College of Business, University of Houston
  USA
  
• 

  Sherwat Elwan Ibrahim

  Associate Professor of Operations Management & Chair at UN PRME Chapter Africa
  American University in Cairo
  Egypt
  
• 

  Mpho Mookapele

  Chief Executive Officer
  Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (EWSETA)
  South Africa
  
• 

  Diana E. Páez

  Senior Director, Energy & Mobility
  William Davidson Institute, University of Michigan
  USA
  

The world is undergoing a transition to an energy future that involves reducing the environmental impact of energy use while ensuring modern energy access for a growing global population. This will require reducing the emissions of existing hydrocarbon fuels, developing renewable energy sources, and deploying new energy use and efficiency technologies.

Join the GBSN for Energy Transition Impact Community as we convene a multi-part virtual series to explore key elements of the energy transition journey, through the lens of the global north and global south. The second session in our series is Repurposing Legacy Assets. During this discussion, hear from topic experts from academia and industry as we explore the challenges and benefits of repurposing legacy fossil fuel infrastructures for a low carbon energy future. Join us as we dive deeper into how the actions of various stakeholders, specifically financial institutions, companies and governments, can find a path to a more orderly transition.

Date & Time

Tuesday, 27 June

• Singapore: 10:00PM
• Beijing: 10:00PM
• Sao Paolo: 11:00AM
• Washington D.C. 10:00AM
• Lagos: 3:00PM
• Cape Town: 5:00PM
• Dubai: 7:00PM
• Mumbai: 8:30PM

Co-Hosted By:

• Bauer College of Business, University of Houston
• Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University
• Wits Business School, University of Witwatersrand

Speakers

• 

  Thulani Sikhulu Gcabashe

  Founder and Executive Chairman
  BuiltAfrica Holdings
  South Africa
  
• 

  Wouter Jacobs

  Academic Director of the Leadership in Commodity Trade and Supply Networks
  Erasmus University
  Netherlands
  
• Eveline Otten

  Energy Transition Advisor
  Shell Netherlands
  Netherlands
  
• 

  Dr. Stanley Semelane

  Head of Stakeholder Relations, ESG & Sustainability
  Sasol Limited
  South Africa
  

The global energy transition will involve the accelerated deployment of energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies. For the most, part big tech companies have committed to achieving zero emissions from their own activities. But it is their work in digitalization, artificial intelligence and information systems that could be potential game-changers in creating the smarter, more flexible energy systems needed to get to net-zero emissions. 

The GBSN for Energy Transition Impact Community is pleased to convene a five-part virtual series, Powering the Energy Transition: A Take of Two Hemispheres. The series will explore key elements of the energy transition journey through the global north and global south lens. Sessions will bridge attention to common goals with deep dives into critical nuances that differentiate the energy transition stories unfolding in different parts of the globe. 

Join us for Part I: Setting the Stage, on Tuesday, 2 May at 10:00am EDT/19:00 CEST, co-hosted by University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business, Wits Business School, and Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University. Leaders from academia and industry will help to set the stage for our series looking at the energy transition journeys in the global north and south. We will explore the different energy transition paths through a north/south lens, and deep dive into areas in which those stories intertwine with common purpose and opportunities for shared learning and collaboration across a global network of business schools and their industry partners.

Date & Time

Tuesday 2 May

• Singapore: 10:00PM
• Beijing: 10:00PM
• Sao Paolo: 11:00AM
• Washington DC: 10:00AM
• Lagos: 3:00PM
• Cape Town: 5:00PM
• Dubai: 7:00PM
• Mumbai: 8:30PM

Co-Hosted By:

• Bauer College of Business, University of Houston
• Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University
• Wits Business School, University of Witwatersrand

Featured Speakers

• 

  NJ Ayuk

  Executive Chairman
  African Energy Chamber
  Cameroon
  
• 

  Burhan Koç

  Executive Director of Business Development
  ENGIE North America
  USA
  
• 

  Dr. Ramanan Krishnamoorti

  Chief Energy Officer
  University of Houston
  USA
  
• 

  Lwazi Ngubevana

  Director
  African Energy Leadership Centre (AELC), the Wits Business School, University of the Witwatersrand
  South Africa
  

Registration

This virtual series welcomes all individuals interested in the topic. To secure your seat for the Part 1: Setting the Stage, please complete the registration form below.

Sustainable finance and ESG impact investment are amongst the most potent tools to help address some of the fundamental challenges that modern society is facing. 

On Wednesday and Thursday,  24-25 August at 7:00am EDT, GBSN for Sustainable Finance and ESG Investing Impact Community will be hosting a two day Seed Class designed to explore ways to integrate values and skills associated with ESG investing into curricula. There have been challenges associated with how to integrate ESG into teaching, research, and operations across our academic communities. Our goal with this initiative is to “plant seeds” around ways to incorporate sustainable finance in a more holistic way.

The GBSN for Sustainable Finance & ESG Investment IMPACT Community serves as a forum for taking Sustainable Finance to the next level. The goals of this Impact Community are to improve the perception and the management of risks and opportunities associated with ESG factors, contribute to unlocking sustainable financial flows and positively impact the societies in the developing world, and making local businesses more perennial and sustainable. With the GBSN mission in mind, this Impact Community aims to increase awareness and support from a North to South perspective and to increase cooperation from a South to South perspective.

Date & Time

Wednesday & Thursday, 24 & 25 August

• Singapore: 7:00 PM
• Beijing: 7:00 PM
• Sao Paolo: 8:00 AM
• Washington DC: 7:00 AM
• Lagos: 12:00 PM
• Cape Town: 1:00 PM
• Dubai: 3:00 PM
• Mumbai: 4:30 PM

Moderator

• 

  Dan LeClair, Ph.D

  CEO
  
  USA
  
• 

  Aditya Singh

  Director
  Athena School of Management
  India
  

Professors

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  Viviane Torinelli

  Co-Founder Brazilian Alliance of Sustainable Finance and Investments (BRASFI)
  Guest Professor FDC for Sustainable Finance and Investment
  Brazil
  
• 

  Felipe Calderon

  Head, Washington SyCip Graduate School of Business
  Asian Institute of Management (AIM)
  Philippines
  

Agenda

Day One (90 mins) Wednesday, 24 August (7:00am EDT /12:00pm BST/ 11:00pm SGT/ 12:00pm WAT)

Goals of the Impact Community 

Aditya Singh, Director, Athena School of Management, India

Session A: Banks as Drivers of Sustainability 

Felipe Calderon, Head, Washington SyCip Graduate School of Business, Asian Institute of Management, Philippines

Small Group Discussions 

Closing Remarks

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Day Two (90 mins) Thursday, 25 August 25 (7:00am EDT /12:00pm BST/ 11:00pm SGT/ 12:00pm WAT)

Session B: From ESG Risk to Sustainable Finance and Investment

Viviane Torinelli, Co-Founder Brazilian Alliance of Sustainable Finance and Investments (BRASFI), Guest Professor FDC for Sustainable Finance and Investment, Brazil

Small Group Discussions 

Closing Remarks & Call to Action 

Registration

This virtual informational session is free of charge, but seats are limited. Please secure your participation by registering using the button below.

About GBSN Impact Communities

GBSN Impact Communities bring together scholars and business practitioners to address management and entrepreneurship challenges relevant to emerging economies. This creates knowledge, experiences, and relationships. Interest in forming learning communities is growing, with new ones emerging in human rights, sustainable energy, healthcare, and community-engaged learning.