PRI in Person 2026 - Side events

Side events

Key stakeholders across the responsible investment community will host a comprehensive programme of side events throughout the week. These are independently organised, and all content is at the discretion of the respective host organisations. Details will be added to this page as they become confirmed, so do check back when planning your trip. Please note that most side events require separate registration. If you are considering hosting one, please review our guidelines which 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 VBDO, Rainforest Foundation Norway, Oxfam and the Business & Human Rights Centre | Critical Minerals and the Energy Transition: What Role for Investors?

07:30 - 09:00
Venue: Plenary room, Van der Valk Hotel Amsterdam Zuidas, Tommaso Albinonistraat 200, 1083 HM Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Critical minerals are essential to the energy transition, but their extraction can threaten forests, biodiversity and human rights. This investor roundtable will examine where investors have leverage across mining, automotive and battery value chains, drawing on lessons from collaborative engagement on responsible nickel sourcing and developments in mining standards.

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

07:30 - 09:20
Venue: From Sovereign Policy to Corporate Strategy and Capital Allocation: Investing in the Next Phase of the Transition

LSEG and the Transition Pathway Initiative (TPI) are delighted to host this breakfast event exploring how the climate transition debate is evolving beyond corporate commitments towards the intersection of sovereign policy, energy security and capital allocation. As energy security rises on the agenda, electricity demand grows and governments play an increasingly influential role in shaping transition pathways, the focus is not just on corporate plans, but also on which countries, sectors and companies are best placed to deliver a secure, affordable and investable transition.

07:30 Registration and networking breakfast

08:00 Part 1: The New Energy Transition Landscape: Energy Security, Sovereign Strategy and Global Competitiveness
Exploring the structural forces reshaping global competitiveness, energy systems and transition pathways - and their implications for countries, sectors and capital markets.
Moderator: Jane Goodland, Group Head of Sustainability, LSEG
Tim Gould, Chief Energy Economist, International Energy Agency (IEA)
Jaakko Kooroshy, Global Head of Sustainable Investment Research, LSEG

08:30 Part 2: Investing in the next phase of the transition
Building on the first discussion, this will explore what the evolving transition landscape means for investment strategy, portfolio construction and stewardship.
Moderator: David Russell, Chair, Transition Pathway Initiative (TPI)
Stephanie Maier, Head of Sustainable, FTSE Russell
Barb Zvan, President & CEO, University Pension Plan

09:00 Networking breakfast

09:20 Event close

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

07:30 - 09:30
Venue: Hotel nhow Amsterdam RAI, Event Spaces Suite, 23rd Floor, Chilli-Wasabi Room, 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.

Agenda:

07:30–08:00: Doors open and networking breakfast
08:00–08:10: Opening remarks
08:10–09:10: Panel discussion and audience Q&A
09:15–09:30: Closing remarks

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 Taskforce on Inequality and Social-Related Financial Disclosures (TISFD) and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) | From data to insight: Making information on people useful for investment decisions

07:45 - 09:15
Venue: Boston Consulting Group, Amsterdam Office, Hildegard von Bingenstraat 16-20, 1081 LH Amsterdam

Businesses and financial institutions collect significant amounts of social-related data but turning it into decision-useful insights remains a challenge. Drawing on emerging TISFD research developed with support from BCG this roundtable will explore information gaps how better social metrics can support investment strategy stewardship and risk management decisions and the role of TISFD Framework.

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

08:15 – 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)

Panellists:
Amelia Tan, Head of Responsible Investment & Stewardship, L&G Asset Management
Maaike van der Schoot, Head of Responsible Investment, AlpInvest Partners
Maria Nazarova-Doyle, CFA, Global Head of Sustainable Investment, IFM Investors

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?

The event will be opened by Martijn Kuipers, CEO of Amundi Netherlands and moderated by Perrine Theillard, Deputy Head of Responsible Investment Business Development & Advocacy at Amundi.

SPEAKERS:

Huib-Jan de Ruijter, Co-chief Investment Officer, FMO
Caroline Wellemans, Head of Unit, Sustainable Finance Policy (INTPA.E4), European Commission
Jean-Marie Dumas, Head of Euro Credit & Investment Solutions, Amundi

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.

BNP Paribas Asset Management | Decommissioning stranded energy assets

07:45 - 08:45
Venue: Room G108, RAI Amsterdam

The session aims to provide an assessment of decommissioning as an emerging topic, highlighting the opportunities for stakeholders and insights into the emerging risks. It will also delve into the latest trends in decommissioning / rehabilitation strategies - from better funding, local investments, legacy mining funds and site redevelopment.

Hosted by Canbury | Dual-Use Exposure: A Roundtable in Amsterdam

07:45 - 08:45
Venue: Hotel nhow Amsterdam RAI, Europaboulevard 2b, 1078 RV Amsterdam, Netherlands

During the week of PRI in Person, Canbury is hosting a breakfast and roundtable on defence and dual-use exposure.

Breakfast is served from 7:45, with the discussion running 8:00 to 8:45. It is a small group and a working conversation rather than a panel, so there is room for everyone to contribute.

Dual-use exposure is one of the more pressing questions we are hearing from investors at the moment. Standard datasets will tell you whether a company makes and sells weapons. However, they rarely get near the harder question of whether the product the company offers could, or does, cause harm in the hands of particular actors.

Hosted by UNICEF | Towards a Child-Lens Index: Building Investment Products for Children

08:00 - 08:50
Venue: Valk Exclusief Hotel Amsterdam Zuidas, approximately 8 minutes' walk from Amsterdam RAI

Express your interest in joining us at the breakfast workshop, held as an official side event at PRI in Person in Amsterdam.

The session will debut findings from a feasibility study conducted by UNICEF and Deloitte on financial indices and children’s rights, and present a set of practical options for operationalizing a child-lens index.

Participants will include asset owners, asset managers, ESG data providers and index providers, with the discussion focused on what it would take to move from feasibility to implementation.

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

18:30 - 19:30
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.

Hosted by Clarity AI & Glass Lewis| Clarity AI & Glass Lewis: Celebrating a New Chapter

18:30 - 20:30
Venue: Strandzuid, Europaplein 22, 1078 GZ Amsterdam

As recently announced, Clarity AI and Glass Lewis are joining forces to bring sustainability, governance, and stewardship together.

To mark the occasion, join us for a cocktail reception in Amsterdam on Wednesday, October 14th at 18:30 CEST, following PRI in Person sessions.

Connect with fellow professionals, share insights, and enjoy an evening of drinks and appetizers during PRI’s flagship responsible investment conference.

The venue is a 5-minute walk from the RAI Convention Centre. Full details will be shared with confirmed guests.

Express your interest and be part of this special gathering.

Hosted by Morningstar Sustainalytics| After Hours at PRI in Person

19:00 - 22:00
Venue: The Traveller Zuid | at the RAI Europaplein 2, 1078 GZ Amsterdam

Keep the conversation going after the PRI in Person reception with Morningstar Sustainalytics. Enjoy an evening of great company, lively discussion, and meaningful connections over networking drinks and canapés.

Just around the corner from Amsterdam's RAI Centre, The Traveller Zuid offers the perfect setting to unwind and connect with fellow attendees. The evening will kick off with brief welcome remarks from PRI's Chief Solutions Officer, Kate Webber, and Morningstar Sustainalytics' President, David Pagliaro, before the networking and conversation continue into the night.

Join us on the second floor to share key takeaways from the conference, exchange ideas with industry peers, reconnect with colleagues and friends, or simply relax before heading back to your hotel.

Thursday 15 October

Hosted by Platform Living Wage Financials, ACT (Action, Collaboration, Transformation) on Living Wages | Investor Case for Living Wages: From ILO Principles to Joint Action in Cambodia

08:30 - 10:30
Venue: MediArena 5-8-Duivendrecht, Postbus 59347, 1040 KH Amsterdam

This session, hosted by PLWF and ACT, discusses why living wages matter for investors and how companies can support wage increases in line with ILO principles of wage setting. Through the example of the ACT Cambodia Agreements, speakers will demonstrate the value of supply chain dialogue and why investors should encourage companies to commit to binding agreements that deliver measurable, ILO-aligned progress for workers.

Hosted by French Sustainable Investment Forum (FIR); rezonanz| Engagement Effectiveness Workshop: Using VOICE to Assess Investor Influence - A Chatham House Rule Breakfast Workshop for Asset Owners

09:00 - 10:00
Venue: The Block Coffee, Gaasterlandstraat 401, 1079 RH Amsterdam, Netherlands

How can asset owners tell whether engagement is actually working? This interactive breakfast puts asset owners at the center, using real engagement cases and the French SIF's VOICE Method and emerging Global Engagement Disclosure Standard to explore what asset owners should demand from managers to assess engagement influence - and concrete ways for them to progressively raise the bar, individually and collectively.

Hosted by Environmental Defense Fund | Investing in Aviation's Climate Transition: A Due Diligence Framework for SAF

09:00 - 11:00
Venue: Van der Valk Hotel Amsterdam Zuidas, Tommaso Albinonistraat 200, 1083 HM Amsterdam, Netherlands

Aviation faces pressure to reduce its climate impact. SAF is to play a central role, but pathways vary in maturity, cost and integrity. EDF is launching a new investor due diligence guide and convening a discussion on how investors can assess SAF opportunities and transition strategies, supporting both near-term SAF deployment and higher-integrity pathways needed for long-term climate transition.

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, EIRN and the EIRN Foundation | 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 MN, Achmea Investment Management, CNV Internationaal| From Worker-Based Data to Meaningful Engagement: The Copper Supply chain

10:30 - 12:00
Venue: Achmea Real Estate, MediArena 5-8, Duivendrecht, Amsterdam

Using a new initiative focused on the copper value chain, the session will present how CNV Internationaal’s Fair Work Monitor brings mining-worker-based data and insights from local trade unions into the engagement process. We will explore how this can help investors identify and validate social risks, strengthen engagement with mining companies and work towards concrete improvements in working conditions and responsible business conduct across the copper value chain.

Hosted by Amsterdamse Bos, FSC Netherlands | Resilience and Returns: Investing in Forests as Natural Capital – an exclusive field trip at PRI In Person

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 E Fund Management | Aligning Global Expectations with EMDE Practices

13:30 - 15:00
Venue: Room D503, Elicium Building, RAI Amsterdam

Designed as a highly interactive roundtable, the session will bring together diverse institutional and market perspectives to explore how global expectations are reflected in responsible investment practices across EMDEs, with a particular focus on China.

Against the backdrop of significant developments in the Chinese market, including its first stewardship code, sustainable investment guidance, and carbon reduction plans, this session aims to: 1) bridge understanding of EM practices, and 2) facilitate in in-depth knowledge sharing from global investors.

It also provides opportunities to connect with peers and experts worldwide through focused, substantive exchange.

Attendance will be limited and seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. All attendees will be expected to actively share their views during the session.

For queries, please contact esg@efunds.com.cn