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Luxflag Sustainable Investment Week

October 21-22

Join us for the 8th LuxFLAG Sustainable Investment Week

Where sustainable finance meets

The LuxFLAG Sustainable Investment Week (LSIW26) returns for its 8th edition on 21 and 22 October 2026, bringing together finance professionals, experts and stakeholders from Luxembourg and beyond.

As LuxFLAG’s flagship annual event and a key meeting point for the sustainable finance community, LSIW26 brings together professionals, experts and stakeholders from Luxembourg and beyond.

Across two afternoons, the program combines member-led sessions, keynote contributions and external perspectives to explore the developments shaping sustainable and responsible investment – from climate, nature and transition finance to ESG integration, impact investing, regulation, innovation and emerging market practices.

Independent, purpose-driven and non-commercial by design, LSIW provides a trusted platform for meaningful dialogue, knowledge-sharing and connection across the sustainable finance ecosystem.

Participation is free of charge, but registration is required.

FAQs

🚌 Getting there by bus transport

We strongly encourage the use of public transport. The venue is conveniently located near the Belair, Val Ste Croix bus stop, served by lines 8, 13, and 24, just a short 7-minute walk away.

🚊 Arriving by tram

Hopp off at Stäreplatz/Etoile and take bus line 8 to reach the event.

🚲 Coming by bike

Sufficient bicycle parking is available on-site.

🥗 Food & drinks

A variety of catering options will be provided, including vegan and vegetarian dishes. All refreshments will be locally sourced, with an emphasis on organic and fair-trade products.

♻️ Sustainability & waste

We are committed to minimizing our environmental footprint by using reusable materials and implementing waste sorting throughout the event.

📸 Photography and filming

Please note that photographs and video recordings may be taken during LSIW26 and used by LuxFLAG for communications and promotional purposes, including on its website, social media channels, in publications and other event-related materials. Should you have any concerns, please speak to a member of the LuxFLAG team at the event.

🚫 No show policy

To ensure fair access, responsible event planning and reduced food waste, we kindly ask all registered participants to attend as confirmed or to notify communications@luxflag.org well in advance in case of cancellation. Please note that repeated no-shows from previous LuxFLAG events are monitored and we reserve the right to restrict access to future events for those with a recurring pattern. Your cooperation helps us run inclusive and well-managed events for the entire community.

Agenda

Agenda Day 1

Wednesday, October 21st

12:15-13:00

Registration | Sandwich Lunch

13:00-13:10

LuxFLAG Welcome

Hermann Beythan - Chairman

13:10-13:25

Opening (details to follow)

13:25-13:30

Housekeeping

13:30-14:00

Regulatory update on SFDR 2.0 – Where do we stand?

Laura Mannoni - Senior Advisor – ESG & Sustainability
Alexandre Philipp - Senior Advisor - Sustainable Finance

14:00-14:30

DPAM’s journey in navigating ethical AI risks

Matthew Welch - Responsible Investment Specialist

14:30-15:00

Panel discussion on sustainable finance trends in private markets

Marcell Köves - Partner
Adriana Balducci - Associate Director, Head of Impact Management

15:00-15:15

Coffee Break

15:15-15:45

The trust gap: can technology deliver credible sustainability insights?

Anna Illarionova - PhD, Senior Manager, ESG Services
Miriam Machwitz - Environmental scientist, PhD in remote sensing, Senior Researcher
Lidya Cherkezyan - Senior Manager, Climate Change and Sustainability Services, EY Assurance
Kristina Lugovenko - Partnerships Manager

15:45-16:15

Sustainable Finance in a changing world: the trends shaping its future

Jan De Jaeck - Sustainable Finance Lead Belgium, Luxembourg and Nordics, ING Wholesale Banking
Sabrina Polito - Director Sustainable Finance, Belgium, Luxembourg & Nordics, ING Wholesale Banking

16:15-16:45

When Nature hits balance Sheets: Why Sustainability Risk Integration became a CSSF Priority for 2026

Fenja Olk-Puder - Head of ESG Advisory and Tax Services
Philipp Endres - Senior Specialist ESG Advisory – FA/RA

16:45-17:00

Coffee Break

17:00-17:45

Beyond Disclosure: What Gives Investors Confidence in Sustainable Investment Products?

Ahmed Ouamara, CFA - Head of Sustainability Operations, LuxFLAG
Guilherme De Melo Silva - Vice President, Sustainability & Climate Research & Development
Lars Hilgert - Investment & Portfolio Management

17:30

Day 1 Wrap Up

Adriano Scarampi - Senior Business Development Officer

Agenda

Agenda Day 2

Thursday, October 22nd

12:00-12:45

Registration | Sandwich Lunch

12:45-12:55

LuxFLAG Welcome

Hermann Beythan - Chairman

12:55-13:00

Housekeeping

13:00-13:20

Keynote

Dr. Emmeline Cooper - Founder /Director; Visiting Lecturer

13:20-13:45

Less jargon, more listening. Reconnecting retail investors with sustainable finance

Dr. Emmeline Cooper - Founder /Director; Visiting Lecturer
Ala Presenti - Co-Founder and CFO | ESG Lead
Adriano Scarampi - Senior Business Development Officer
Sorcha Wakely - Senior Sustainabilty Advisor

13:45-14:15

Sustainable Finance at a Crossroads : Less Reporting, Better Outcomes?

Gaël Guibert - Associate Director, ESG Regulatory Compliance

14:15-14:45

SFDR 2.0 - What we know, what we do not know and what we believe is missing

Shehzad Ahmad Sahib - Sustainability Director
Maximilian Richter - Sustainability Senior Manager

14:45-15:00

Coffee Break

15:00-15:30

Transition in Practice: Bridging the Gap Between Allocator Demand and Private Market Reality

Leonardo Valtierra - Senior Sustainability Operations Specialist
Sanika Govekar - ESG Analyst
Albert Reiter,CFA - CEO

15:30-16:00

Space Data: Independent Emissions Verification for Investors

Eduardo Cruz - Country Manager Luxembourg
Sabrina Alam - CEO & Founder

16:00-16:30

SFDR 2.0: Strategic implications for asset managers — product categorization and positioning

Victor Louvet - Investment Funds Counsel

16:45-17:15

Green Fintech showcase (speakers to be announced)

17:15-17:45

Closing remarks

Laura Gehlkopf - ESG Coordinator

17:45-18:00

Day 2 Wrap-Up

Ahmed Ouamara, CFA - Head of Sustainability Operations, LuxFLAG

18:00-19:30

Networking Drinks

Secure your place

Join sustainable finance professionals and stakeholders from Luxembourg and beyond.

Speakers

Speakers

  • Adriana Balducci

    Associate Director, Head of Impact Management
    Innpact S.A.
  • Adriano Scarampi

    Senior Business Development Officer
    LuxFLAG
  • Ahmed Ouamara, CFA

    Head of Sustainability Operations, LuxFLAG
    LuxFLAG
  • Ala Presenti

    Co-Founder and CFO | ESG Lead
    Investre | Moniflo
  • Albert Reiter,CFA

    CEO
    investRFP.com
  • Alexandre Philipp

    Senior Advisor - Sustainable Finance
    Arendt Regulatory & Consulting
  • Anna Illarionova

    PhD, Senior Manager, ESG Services
    EY Consulting
  • Dr. Emmeline Cooper

    Founder /Director; Visiting Lecturer
    Voice & Insight Advisory; Cranfield University
  • Eduardo Cruz

    Country Manager Luxembourg
    AIRMO
  • Fenja Olk-Puder

    Head of ESG Advisory and Tax Services
    Hauck & Aufhäuser Fund Services S.A.
  • Gaël Guibert

    Associate Director, ESG Regulatory Compliance
    Fidelity
  • Guilherme De Melo Silva

    Vice President, Sustainability & Climate Research & Development
    MSCI
  • Hermann Beythan

    Chairman
    LuxFLAG
  • Jan De Jaeck

    Sustainable Finance Lead Belgium, Luxembourg and Nordics, ING Wholesale Banking
    ING Luxembourg
  • Kristina Lugovenko

    Partnerships Manager
    AIRMO S.à.r.l
  • Lars Hilgert

    Investment & Portfolio Management
    Spuerkeess
  • Laura Gehlkopf

    ESG Coordinator
    CSSF
  • Laura Mannoni

    Senior Advisor – ESG & Sustainability
    Arendt Regulatory & Consulting
  • Leonardo Valtierra

    Senior Sustainability Operations Specialist
    LuxFLAG
  • Lidya Cherkezyan

    Senior Manager, Climate Change and Sustainability Services, EY Assurance
    EY Luxembourg
  • Marcell Köves

    Partner
    Deloitte Luxembourg
  • Matthew Welch

    Responsible Investment Specialist
    DPAM
  • Maximilian Richter

    Sustainability Senior Manager
    PwC Luxembourg
  • Miriam Machwitz

    Environmental scientist, PhD in remote sensing, Senior Researcher
    LIST
  • Philipp Endres

    Senior Specialist ESG Advisory – FA/RA
    Hauck & Aufhäuser Fund Services S.A.
  • Sabrina Alam

    CEO & Founder
    SabrinaMatter Space and Defence
  • Sabrina Polito

    Director Sustainable Finance, Belgium, Luxembourg & Nordics, ING Wholesale Banking
    ING Luxembourg
  • Sanika Govekar

    ESG Analyst
    Argos Fund
  • Shehzad Ahmad Sahib

    Sustainability Director
    PwC Luxembourg
  • Sorcha Wakely

    Senior Sustainabilty Advisor
    Foyer Group
  • Victor Louvet

    Investment Funds Counsel
    Linklaters

Impact Sponsors - member led sessions

Guest Speakers

Media Partners