Monday evening, Esdes and Sarah Clifft, Director of MSc Programs, hosted an inspiring conference on the theme "Building a Sustainable Industry: Navigating Challenges, Seizing Opportunities, and Driving Innovation for a Greener Future."
This event, organized in partnership with key players such as Hewlett Packard, Alpine Culture, Engie, and Baywa r.e Solar Distribution, brought together students from Esdes' three MSc programs and the Master in Ecological Transition from Esqese. The occasion provided a unique opportunity for discussions around industrial and environmental transition.
A panel of high-level experts
Sarah Clifft assembled seven speakers from diverse sectors, including several Esdes alumni. This expert panel offered a wealth of perspectives on the challenges and opportunities linked to building a sustainable industry.
- Pascal Chabance, President of Alumni iTECH Lyon and Sales Representative at ASPEN-Global Solutions
- Aurélie Babey, Sustainable Business Manager at JCDecaux and Esdes alumni
- Thibault Couturier, Investment Director at ENGIE
- Patrick Chabredier, Regional Sales Manager at Econom and Esdes alumni
- Gilles Vercaemer, Strategic Engagements at Hewlett Packard
- Prasanna Jayaratnam, Solar PV Specialist at Baywa r.e Solar Distribution and Esdes alumni
- Ben Farley, Sustainability Director at Alpine Culture and Esdes alumni
An inspiring exchange
Before an audience of students and faculty, the panelists engaged in discussions on critical issues, presenting real-world cases and transformational initiatives in which they play leading roles within their organizations. Topics included:
- How to integrate renewable energy into established industries?
- What skills are essential to becoming a driver of change?
- How do companies approach the challenges of sustainable development?
- What opportunities are emerging for the industry?
This rich discussion shed light on the complex challenges ahead while also demonstrating that viable and lasting solutions exist for all stakeholders.
This conference aligns with Esdes' ongoing efforts to raise awareness and mobilize future leaders and #RESPONSIBLENATIVES around the critical issues of sustainable industry.