Forum Overview

The Transformation – MVB Sustainability Forum is a platform to showcase innovative sustainability solutions and discuss transformative actions in Bali and across Indonesia. The Forum will gather stakeholders from the boarder tourism and travel industries plus related organisations, NGOs, and community organizations to exchange ideas and foster collaboration, with experts in all the relevant sustainability sectors.

The main objective is to highlight practical solutions, innovative actions, and partnership opportunities that drive real progress in environmental and social sustainability. We want our participants to come away inspired and challenged but informed about what they can do.

Event Detail

Day | Date      :           Wednesday | 22 October 2025

Time               :           09.00 – 18.00 WITA

Venue             :           Mengiat Ballroom, Merusaka Nusa Dua, Bali

The Forum ticket includes two coffee breaks and a buffet lunch. 

Program Structure

Keynote Speakers

Morning Keynote Speaker – Dr. Yoga Iswara
Company: IHGMA (Indonesia Hotel General Manager Association)
Topic: “Raising the Bar: Driving Industry-Wide Adoption of Sustainability Standards”

Afternoon Keynote Speaker – Dr. I Gde Wayan Samsi Gunarta
Former Head of the Bali Department of Transportation
Topic: “Bali's Mobility Revolution: Integrating Policy, Infrastructure, and Community for a Low-Carbon Future”

Panel Session One – Design and Planning for Success

Theme: “Blueprints for a Sustainable Bali: Designing with Purpose”

• Sean Nino - Eco Mantra

Topic: “Engineering Sustainability: Designing Solutions for Bali’s Environmental Future”

• Ferly Apriliadita - Control Union

Topic: “Beyond Greenwashing: Why Third-Party Certification Matters”

• Atila Gati Rahmadantio - Eco Bali

Topic: “Two Decades of Impact: Building Effective Waste Management Systems from Household to Landfill”

Panel Session Two – Using Technology to Help the Environment

Theme: “Tech for Tomorrow: Innovations Driving Environmental Change”

• Nabila Syavira - PT. Suparma Tbk

Topic: “The Sustainable Evolution of Paper: From Responsible Sourcing to Circular Packaging”

• Nico Perez - PT. PIPA|BLUE WATER

Topic: “Securing Bali’s Water Future: From Source to Tap and Back Again”

• Tobias Wilson - Shiva Industries

Topic: “Local Innovation in Composting: Turning Organic Waste into High-Value Resources”

• Turinto Marjono - Sundaya Indonesia

Topic: “Empowering Hospitality with Solar Energy: Clean Power Solutions for a Sustainable Bali”

Panel Session Three – Preserving and Restoring Nature

Theme: “Nature First: Restoring Ecosystems and Cultural Landscapes”

• Ida Ayu Indah – Yustikarini - Dinas Pariwisata Bali

Topic: “Cultural Landscapes and Conservation: Bali’s Integrated Approach to Nature and Heritage”

• Jelle Therry - Urban Nature

Topic: “Biophilic Design: Integrating Nature into Urban and Tourism Development”

• Marthen Welly - Coral Triangle Center

Topic: “Science-Based Conservation: Safeguarding the Coral Triangle through Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)”

Panel Session Four – Putting Sustainability Into Action

Theme: “From Vision to Impact: Operationalizing Sustainability Across Sectors”

• Rendy Aditya Wachid - PT. Raesaka Amanah Widyakarya (Parongpong RAW Lab)

Topic: “From Waste to Innovation: Redefining Materials for a Circular Economy”

• Sendy Soeriaatmadja - Noovoleum

Topic: “Turning Used Cooking Oil into Climate Solutions: A Community-Driven Circular Model”

• Danti Yuliandari & Desak Intan Sari - The Apurva Kempinski Bali

Topic: “Luxury Redefined: Embedding Sustainability in a Large-Scale Resort”