PATH TO SUSTAINABLE GROWTH 2025: Shaping a Sustainable Future

Join the 3rd annual Path to Sustainable Growth at The Apurva Kempinski Bali with a full-day summit featuring experts from various industries. The produced carbon emissions from this event will be calculated and offset through a mangrove planting as part of the decarbonisation initiative.

• Date: Thursday, 8 May 2025
• Venue: Candi Ballroom at The Apurva Kempinski Bali
• Registration: 08:30 WITA
• Fee: IDR 500,000 per person*

*Include coffee breaks, lunch, and contribution to a mangrove planting initiative.

Panel Discussion 1: Blueprint for Building Sustainable Destinations

This panel explores the integration of urban landscape planning and preservation of the natural environment within commercial developments, providing insights into building sustainable destinations that balance economic growth and ecological preservation.

Panelists:

• Wenda R. Nabiel, Director of Operations, InJourney Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC)
• Jelle Therry, Founder and Landscape Architect, Urban Nature

Panel Discussion 2: The Challenges of Co-Existence between Community and Tourism

This panel examines the challenges of co-existence between community and tourism, with a focus on measuring destination capacity and the role of regulatory authorities in ensuring destination sustainability.

Panelists:

• Dr. Yoga Iswara, Chairman, Indonesian Hotel General Manager Association (IHGMA) - Bali DPD
• John Higson, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Eco Solutions Lombok
• Ida Bagus Agung Gunarthawa, Founder, Samsara Living Museum

Panel Discussion 3: The Importance of Sustainable Hospitality and Biodiversity

This panel emphasises the significant impact of the industry's practices on biodiversity, and the crucial role of thriving biodiversity in the industry's long-term success.

Panelists:

• Helianti Hilman, Founder and Vice President Commissioner, Javara Indonesia
• Nicolas Perez, Technical Director - Consultant for Sustainable Water Resources Management, PT PIPA
• Dr. Stefan Phang, Global Director and Sustainability, Diversey
• Tobias Wilson, Founder, Shiva Industries Indonesia
• Yuki Susanto, General Manager Marketing, PT Suparma Tbk

Panel Discussion 4: Measuring and Mastering Sustainability

This panel discusses the key indicators and methodologies for measuring sustainability in the tourism industry, exploring effective ways to track and evaluate environmental, social, and economic impacts.

Panelists:

• Shane Dalke, Associate & Senior Architect, Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) Landscape Architect
• Maurice Adema, Founder, Sundaya International
• Gayan Wejesiriwardana, Managing Director, Control Union
• Desak Intan, Director of Hygiene, Safety and Sustainability, The Apurva Kempinski Bali

Moderator: Alistair Speirs, Chairman, Most Valued Business (MVB)

This programme is ideal for sustainability enthusiasts, corporare leaders, NGOs and associations, hospitality professionals, community leaders, and others.