The opening one-on-one discussion at the Czech & Slovak Sustainability Summit 2025 will be focused on sustainability, the role of the European Union, and its impact on local policies and politics in the Czech and Slovak Republics. It will feature two well-known personalities, one who is focused more on the business sector, and the other who moves in the circles of European politics. This enlightening, in-depth discussion will be led by a professional moderator.
Europe is a democracy, and as such its policies are set by representatives who are elected by voters – the citizens. Policies related to the various areas of sustainable development – both at the EU and at the national levels – are therefore subject to the will of the citizen-voters. It is critical in these turbulent times to have a deep and current understanding of the mindset and views on sustainability of the Czech and Slovak citizens. For this reason, Sustainability Summit and a leading research agency are conducting exclusive research on Czech and Slovak citizens and their views on issues related to sustainability, the findings of which will be presented during the joint morning program of the summit.
Citizens are not only voters, but they are also the customers and the employees of the businesses operating on the Czech and Slovak markets. While many companies try to remain apolitical, and for good reasons, they nevertheless maintain tremendous influence over their customers and employees, especially in areas of sustainability. The policies that businesses choose and the way that these policies are communicated to their customers and employees will be the subject of the main morning panel discussion. The well-known moderator and “ambassador” of the Sustainability Summit, Rey Koranteng, will be joined on stage by representatives from companies in various sectors of the economy – retail, production, services, media, etc. – for an enlightening and vibrant discussion about ways that companies plan their sustainable policies and how they communicate them to their customers and employees.
The goal of the summit is to present the largest number of successful sustainable projects. Because not all of the nominated projects can fit into the conference program, the organizers have included a program part often found at scientific congresses: a poster gallery of sustainable projects. Posters printed on recycled paper with detailed information about the projects will be displayed in sustainable stands during the entire day. During the brunch and lunch breaks, representatives of the companies will be available in person to explain the project to interested attendees and answer their questions.
The Sustainability Summit is supported by dozens of partners from across the business spectrum. Some are there because they offer sustainable products, advices or solutions, while others simply want to show their support for the implementation of sustainable practices on the Czech and Slovak markets. In any case, the breaks are the perfect time to meet the partners at their contact places.
The afternoon block will feature three main stages featuring presentations, case studies, and panel discussions focused on various aspects of sustainability.
The three concurrent stages will be overseen by professional moderators whose task will be to facilitate discussion between the presenters on stage and the sustainability professionals in the audience.
A new program part of Sustainability Summit will be short, succinct one-hour workshops. The size of each workshop will be limited to 30 participants (the size of a classroom) to allow for better interaction between the sustainability expert leading the workshop and the participants in attendance. A total of eight workshops will be offered, four concurrent workshops from 12:45 to 13:45 and another four from 14:00 to 15:00. This means that each participant can take part in two full one-hour workshops during the afternoon block of the summit. The topics of the workshops will be varied, and hot issues such as ESG reporting, marketing and communication of sustainability and sustainable finance will certainly be on offer.
In this late-afternoon block, you will hear the details of 10 sustainable projects that have had proven positive results on the environment or society. In short, you will see sustainability in practice. The projects will be presented by the very people who implemented the projects, which will guarantee the most practical and informative presentation possible. And don’t worry about greenwashing. The presented projects are the top projects chosen by the Scientific Council of the Sustainability Summit, which demands that proof and concrete data are provided. These projects are the truly best sustainable projects implemented on the Czech and Slovak markets over the past year. The goal of the best practices block is straightforward: to show that sustainability in business is a reality and to inspire other companies and organizations to implement similar projects.
This block will be moderated by Rey Koranteng.
Implementing a successful sustainability project – one that actually achieves proven results – takes time, energy and commitment. And in the end, there should be not only a benefit for the environment or society, but also recognition for those who implemented the project. For that reason, we will be awarding the projects chosen as the best by our Scientific Council the prestigious Sustainability Star 2025 award in recognition of their hard work and dedication.
The ceremony will be moderated by Rey Koranteng.
A full day of inspiration in the field of sustainability will be followed by the Sustainable Pub, i.e., a pleasant and informal end to the day with good food, drinks, entertainment, in short, the ideal space for networking.
Networking with other susmen and -women
Delicious vegan and vegetarian food
A sudsy mug of beer from Pilsner Urquell
Tasting of sustainable wine from gravity winery Vilavin
Live latin music from the band Carisma
