PRI in Person 2026 - Side events

Side events

There will be a comprehensive programme of side events organised by the PRI team and key stakeholders across the responsible investment community taking place throughout the week. Details will be added to this page as they become confirmed so do check back here when planning your trip. Please note, most side events will require a separate registration. If you are considering hosting a side event, please review our guidelines. These include instructions on how we can support the promotion of your event.

PRI-led and key stakeholder side events will take place on Day 3 - Collaboration Day. To view them, please visit the agenda page and navigate to Thursday 15 October.

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Monday 12 October

Hosted by ING | Social bond investor–issuer engagement event

13:00 - 18:00
Venue: Hotel Novotel Amsterdam City, Europaboulevard 10, 1083 AD Amsterdam

Event Format
25-minute scheduled meetings, primarily held on a one-to-one basis (with small-group meetings used only if demand exceeds capacity)
Two panel discussions featuring social bond issuers and investors on key developments in the social bond market
Personalized meeting schedules provided in advance
Meetings arranged to maximize relevance and minimize downtime

Who Should Participate?
The event is particularly relevant for:

Fixed-income portfolio managers
ESG analysts
Credit analysts

Venue & Timing
Hotel Novotel Amsterdam City
12 October | 13:00–18:00 CET
(including a networking reception)

Registration
Please register as soon as possible to ensure inclusion in the meeting-matching process.

Hosted by Investcorp & Investcorp-Tages | From Europe to Japan: The Next Chapter in Impact Investing

16:00 - 19:00
Venue: Saffron room, Hotel nhow Amsterdam RAI, Europaboulevard 2b, 1078 RV Amsterdam

"Connecting European expertise with Japan’s next opportunity - A focused dialogue on the evolution of impact investing in Europe, its relevance for Japan, and opportunities for cross-border collaboration.

Speakers:

Mr. Hiroshi Ozeki, CEO, Nippon Life Asset Management
Mr. Shiro Yasumatsu, DBJ Asset Management + others
Ms. Manuela Cedarmas, Investcorp-Tages
Mr. Dom Coyle, Investcorp
Mr. Shun Tanahashi, Investcorp Japan

Who should Participate?

Institutional investors
Consultants
ESG Practitioners

Registration

Please use the link below to register your interest. A confirmation will be shared closer to the event.

Hosted by Canbury | A Dutch History of Shareholder Capitalism & the Birth of Responsible Investment

16:30 - 17:45
Venue: Will be shared once registration is confirmed

In 1602 Amsterdam produced the first company whose shares anyone could buy and sell, and with it, arguably, responsible investment.

Much of it is still standing: the company’s boardroom of 1606, the canal houses its profits paid for, and the stretch of the Rokin where the first stock exchange stood.

Walk it with us, then stay for beer and bitterballen at Café Hoppe, open since 1670.

Tuesday 13 October

Hosted by LSEG, Transition Pathway Initiative (TPI), TPI Global Climate Transition Centre (TPI Centre) at LSE | From Sovereign Policy to Capital Allocation: Investing in the Transition

07:30 - 09:20
Venue: Vanilla room, 23rd floor, nhow Hotel Amsterdam RAI, Europaboulevard 2b, 1078 RV Amsterdam

This LSEG and TPI event brings together perspectives from across the investment ecosystem to explore how the transition debate is shifting beyond corporate commitments towards the interaction between sovereign policy, energy security and capital allocation, with sovereigns emerging as an increasingly important frontier for investor engagement.

Registration from 07:30, event starting at 08:00.

Hosted by FAIRR Initiative | Connecting the Dots: Investing for Food System Transition and Resilience

07:30 - 09:30
Venue: Hotel nhow Amsterdam RAI, 2b Europaboulevard Amsterdam, NL-NH 1078 RV Netherlands

The transition to a more resilient food system is creating both investment opportunities and strategic challenges across diversified portfolios. Join FAIRR and leading investors at PRI in Person for an engaging breakfast discussion on how regenerative agriculture, protein diversification and other transition pathways can work together to strengthen resilience, manage long-term risks and unlock value creation opportunities.

Hear candid perspectives from investors and industry leaders, take part in a thought-provoking discussion, and gain practical insights on integrating food system risks and opportunities into investment decision-making, stewardship and engagement strategies.

Hosted by Canbury | Canbury Run Club: a social 5k in Vondelpark

07:30 - 08:30
Venue: Vondelpark, Amsterdam

We'll meet at 7:30 in front of the Rijksmuseum for a relaxed five kilometres around Vondelpark, finishing at Lot61 for a coffee and pastry on us.

This is a social run and we will run at a conversational pace - nobody gets dropped, and there is no expectation that you finish in any particular time or at all.

Hosted by Northern Trust | Forecasting Change: Navigating Net Zero Ambitions Amid Market Shifts

07:45 - 09:15
Venue: Room G109, RAI Amsterdam

The journey towards a low carbon economy remains complex, presenting a variety of near-term and long-term risks to investors. Join us for an engaging practitioner’s panel, where industry leaders share firsthand insights on navigating the interplay between net zero ambitions and investment performance targets.

As global investors reassess their climate investing philosophies amid shifting regulatory frameworks, geopolitical tensions, and volatile markets, this dynamic session will explore the nuanced balance of emission reduction, transition risk management, Paris Agreement alignment, and unlocking new growth opportunities.

Hear how climate integration is transforming from broad principles to deliberate portfolio and capital allocation choices, fundamentally redefining expectations for risk and return in a dynamic geopolitical environment. Investment industry leaders will guide this discussion.

Hosted by Morningstar | Morningstar Sustainable Investing Forum, Amsterdam

08:00 - 09:15
Venue: Room C, RAI Amsterdam

08:00: Registration

08:15 – 08:20: Opening remarks
Speaker: David Pagliaro, President of Morningstar Sustainalytics

08:20-08:40: From Data to Decisions: What Matters Most to Asset Owners in Sustainable Investing Today
Global sustainable funds attracted an estimated USD 3.7 billion in net inflows during Q2 2026, (1) bringing total assets under management to USD 3.73 trillion. (2) This underscores the continued importance of sustainable investing for institutional investors despite evolving market conditions. During this session, we will explore the key topics currently at the forefront of asset owners' minds as they assess and refine their ESG investment strategies.
(1&2 – Source Global Sustainable Fund Flows: Q2 2026 in Review | Morningstar)
Speaker: Lindsey Stewart, Director of Institutional Insights, Morningstar

08:40-09:15: Panel: Public and Private Markets: Meeting the Next ESG Data Challenge
Private markets are becoming an increasingly important component of institutional portfolios, with global private market assets projected to reach $27 trillion by 2030 (3), driven by continued demand for diversification and long-term value creation. As sustainable investing continues to mature, investors are seeking greater transparency and consistency in ESG insights across both public and private markets. While screening and controversy monitoring remain among the most valued ESG capabilities, private markets present unique challenges around data availability, transparency, comparability, and reputational risk.
(3-Source - 2030 Private Market Horizons - PitchBook)
Moderator: Catalina Secreteanu, Global Head of Market Development, Morningstar Sustainalytics

09:15: Close

Hosted by Amundi | A new blueprint for financing the green transition in emerging markets: The Global Green Bond Initiative

08:15 - 09:15
Venue: Room B, RAI Convention Centre, Europaplein 24, 1078 GZ, Amsterdam

Emerging markets need an estimated $4 trillion annually until 2030 to meet the SDGs and face a potential shortfall over $10 trillion by 2050 for the climate transition. Yet, green finance flows to EM countries remain critically underfunded.

Drawing on the experience of structuring the Global Green Bond Initiative (GGBI) fund, the discussion will explore how blended finance structures are reshaping the risk-return profile of green debt in emerging markets, and what a replicable model for mobilising private capital at scale looks like.

Join senior voices from across the responsible investments, development finance, and asset management ecosystem for a focused discussion on:

How can private investors seize the opportunity to invest in the EM green transition?
How do blended finance structures absorb risk, crowd in institutional investors, and set new standards for EM green bond markets?
How does the GGBI model offer a replicable blueprint for channeling institutional capital into EM at scale?

Wednesday 14 October

Hosted by T. Rowe Price | The Return of Sea Turtles to Guanabara Bay, Brazil: A Story of Blue Finance in Action

07:30 - 08:45
Venue: Room G109, RAI Amsterdam

The session will explore the full lifecycle of labelled bond origination, from structuring and issuance through to investment, reporting and impact measurement, using practical case studies, including the evolution of the innovative blue bond market and other labelled bond emerging market opportunities.

The session will also explore how participation in labelled bond origination can enhance additionality in asset owners' fixed income portfolios, while pursuing their investment objectives.

The discussion is expected to feature perspectives from across the market, including a leading bond issuer, Emirates NBD; the International Finance Corporation (IFC), which partnered with T. Rowe Price to develop Blue Bond Investing Guidelines; and asset owners including PGGM and Builders Vision.

Hosted by Robeco | Lunch session: The benefits of a risk, return & sustainability approach

12:50 - 13:50 (including a networking lunch)
Venue: Strandzuid - Meetingroom: The Boathouse, Europaplein 22, 1078 GZ Amsterdam

A side event hosted by Weili Zhou, Deputy CIO & Head of Quant Investing and Research of Robeco that explores how investors can balance risk, return and sustainability objectives in portfolio construction and investment decision-making.

The session will take place in The Boathouse meeting room at Strandzuid, conveniently located just a five-minute walk from the RAI including lunch.

Please register as soon as possible to ensure inclusion in the meeting-matching process.

Hosted by Profundo, Friends of the Earth US, Rainforest Action Network, Global Witness, Forests & Finance Coalition | Financing the Transition - or Financing Biodiversity Collapse?

18:00 - 19:00
Venue: Van der Valk Hotel Amsterdam Zuidas, Tommaso Albinonistraat 200, 1083 HM Amsterdam, Netherlands

The new Banking on Biodiversity Collapse report examines whether financial flows are supporting or undermining the food and minerals transitions. Join us to explore the real-world impacts of finance, the gaps in bank policies, and how investors can drive capital towards credible transitions that protect biodiversity, people and long-term value.

Hosted by Canbury | Friends of Canbury Reception: an evening in Amsterdam

18:00 - 20:00
Venue: A private house and garden near Vondelpark, Amsterdam.

During the week of PRI in Person, Canbury is hosting an evening reception at a private house and garden near Vondelpark for friends of the firm.

It is an informal gathering of clients, collaborators and the people we have worked alongside over the past year.

The house sits about halfway between the PRI in Person conference centre and central Amsterdam, roughly 10 to 15 minutes by bike from either. The garden is the setting if the weather holds, with the house open throughout if it does not.

Thursday 15 October

Hosted by BNG Bank | BNG Bank Field Trip: Explore Dutch Social Housing & Municipal Projects (09:15-12:15, coach provided)

09:15 - 12:30
Venue: Municipality of Amsterdam sustainable project and social housing project in Amsterdam

Go beyond presentations and panel discussions and experience firsthand how capital raised in the international bond markets translates into tangible social and environmental impact. As part of the PRI in Person week, this is a unique engagement and study opportunity, joining BNG Bank on a visit to:

A Social housing project Amsterdam West
Sustainability project of the City of Amsterdam

Gain valuable insights into social and green financing by BNG Bank in the Netherlands with projects showcasing themes such as city liveability, social housing, climate transition and circular material use.

This field trip is organised by ING in collaboration with BNG Bank. The coach will depart from the RAI conference centre at 09.30am sharp.

About BNG

BNG (Bank Nederlandse Gemeenten) is the largest Dutch promotional bank and finances municipalities, social housing associations, healthcare, education, energy and infrastructure projects across the Netherlands. It acts as an intermediary between international capital markets and the Dutch public sector, with 50% ownership by the Dutch State and the other 50% by local and regional authorities. For investors, BNG is one of the highest-rated issuers globally (Aaa/AAA/AAA) and, after the Dutch State, is the largest bond issuer in the Netherlands. As part of its funding programme (typical size EUR 15-20 bn annually), BNG issues social and sustainability bonds.

Target audience

This field trip is specifically designed for fixed income investors, with a focus on portfolio managers and ESG analysts.

Hosted by The Shareholder Commons | Externalities and System-Level Investing: Bridging Research and Practice

10:30 - 12:30
Venue: Hotel nhow Amsterdam RAI, Europaboulevard 2b, 1078 RV Amsterdam, Netherlands

An interactive discussion exploring how to better understand—and act on—the financial implications of externalities on portfolios.

Hosted by Amsterdamse Bos, FSC Netherlands | Field Trip: Financing Sustainable Forest Management

12:30 - 14:45
Venue: Amsterdamse Bos (Amsterdam City Forest), Bosbaanweg 5 1182 DA Amstelveen

Step outside the conference and join us for a field trip to an FSC®-certified urban forest. Explore how sustainable forest management can support biodiversity, carbon sequestration, and investable nature-based outcomes, with insights from FSC and real-life examples on finance and investment models.

A coach will depart from and return to the RAI conference centre. Registered participants will receive the exact departure point and time in advance.

Hosted by Oxfam America | Unmasking forced labor: Something is definitely fishy in our supply chains

13:30 - 14:30
Venue: Ginger Room, nHow Amsterdam RAI Hotel, 23rd Floor, Europaboulevard 2b, 1078 RV Amsterdam, Netherlands

The global seafood industry faces persistent human rights challenges, including well-documented cases of forced labor on distant-water fishing vessels. For over ten years, Oxfam has partnered with local and global civil society organizations to investigate these abuses, support affected workers, and drive greater accountability throughout the sector.

In 2025, the Interfaith Center for Corporate Responsibility published the report Seaze the Day: How Investors can Reduce Exposure to Human Rights Abuses in Seafood that provides analysis of how some of the largest US supermarkets are performing and details actional recommendations for investors to mitigate these risks.

Oxfam will host a discussion on October 15th between 1:30-2:30pm CET on the current state of labor rights in seafood supply chains and the opportunities for investors and companies to advance meaningful change.

Hosted by Robeco | Lunch session: Retirement in a changing climate: what does life look like in 2050?

12:40 - 13:40 (including a networking lunch)
Venue: Strandzuid - Meetingroom: The Boathouse, Europaplein 22, 1078 GZ Amsterdam

In this session, Lucian Peppelenbos and Stephanie Neal from Robeco, together with Bruno Gardner from Standard Life, are joined by Fiona Reynolds, former CEO of the PRI and one of the most influential voices in responsible investment, to explore what 2050 could mean for investors and pensioners alike.

2050 can feel like an abstract future, but when viewed through the lens of retirement - and ultimately the quality of life people experience as pensioners - the implications become more concrete. This session opens with insights from the Robeco Global Climate Survey, providing a snapshot of how investors currently view climate risk and its relevance for portfolios. It then looks to the future and explores three potential climate scenarios in the UK from a retirement perspective, covering not only financial outcomes but also the interconnected systems that shape daily life, including health, infrastructure, and social services. We'll close with a panel discussion bringing a global lens to the topic, exploring both the policy and portfolio implications for investors.

The session will take place in The Boathouse meeting room at Strandzuid, conveniently located just a five-minute walk from the RAI.

Please register as soon as possible to ensure inclusion in the meeting-matching process.