Asia-Pacific Sustainable Business & Innovation Forum 2026

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About Events

The Asia-Pacific Sustainable Business and Innovation Forum (ASBIF) 2026 marks a pivotal moment in the journey towards sustainable business practices across the Asia region. Building on the success of the previous summits, this year’s Forum will be held in Surabaya, Indonesia, from June 22-23, 2026. The event is a continuation of the collaborative efforts between the Center for Environmental, Social, and Governance Studies (CESGS) at Universitas Airlangga, Indonesia, and the Research Centre for ESG (CESG) at the Hang Seng University of Hong Kong.

In its new form, ASBIF brings together a diverse array of stakeholders, from academia to industry, in an effort to reshape the way businesses engage with sustainability and ESG principles. With CESGS now serving as the Secretariat and local host, the 2026 Forum will be a landmark occasion that builds on the legacy of the Asia Sustainability and ESG Summit, including insights, lessons, and collaborative efforts from the past.

The Forum will feature thought-provoking discussions and presentations from a blend of renowned academics, industry leaders, and ESG practitioners. These sessions will provide valuable insights into the most current trends and research, offering participants a unique opportunity to engage in high-level discussions about the future of sustainable business in the Asia region.

ASBIF 2026 is not just a conference, it is a platform for actionable collaboration, where the boundaries between academia, industry, and government blur, fostering a community dedicated to advancing sustainable business practices for a better, more inclusive future.

Program Details

Key Objectives:

  • Sharing cutting-edge ESG research and the latest developments in ESG data.
  • Showcasing sustainability and ESG training programs that are empowering organizations to embrace sustainable practices.
  • Providing a platform to promote sustainability and ESG services to a wide range of stakeholders, including industry practitioners, academics, and government leaders.

 

The 2026 Forum will focus on the most pressing ESG and climate change challenges, with a particular emphasis on:

  • Double Materiality in Climate Change Reporting: Addressing how companies report both financial and environmental/social risks.
  • Transition Planning for Climate Change Targets: Navigating the complex path of meeting climate-related goals.
  • Mitigation vs Adaptation in Strategic Planning: Exploring the balance between reducing climate change impacts and adapting to inevitable changes.
  • AI-Assisted Climate Data Collection and Decision Making: Utilizing artificial intelligence to enhance sustainability decision-making processes.

Timeline

Road to Asia-Pacific Sustainability Business & Innovation Forum (Pre-Event)

February – May 2026

ESG Insight Special Road to ASBIF 2026

Registration

NON-PAPER REGISTRATION (15 February – 15 June 2026)

PAPER REGISTRATION (15 February – 5 June 2026)

The Asia-Pacific Sustainability Business & Innovation Forum

June 22nd – 23rd, 2026

ASEEC Tower Lt. 5, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya.

SPEAKER

Dr. Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono

Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Indonesia

Prof. Iman Harymawan

  • Professor of Sustainability Accounting and Governance Universitas Airlangga
  • CEO, Center for Environmental, Social, and Governance Studies (CESGS)

Prof. Louis Cheng

Dr S H Ho Professor of Banking and Finance, Director of Research Centre for ESG, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong

S Suripno

Former Vice President of Sustainability, Pertamina, Lecturer Universitas Pertamina

Prof. Yenn-Ru Chen

Full Professor of Finance at the
National Chengchi University, Associate Dean for International Affairs

Desmond Cheung

Chief Technology Officer at Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison

Lucky A. Yusgiantoro*

General Secretary at Special Task Force for Upstream Oil and Gas Business Activities (SKK Migas)

Prof. Agnes Cheng

Professor of Accounting, Dale Looper Chair in Accounting, University of Oklahoma

Sawitry Aprianti

Senior Analyst Sustainability Rating & Disclosure PT Pertamina (Persero)

Jacky Tang

Chief Investment Officer (CIO) for Emerging Markets at Deutsche Bank Private Bank

Prof. Grantley Taylor

Professor at the School of Accounting, Economics and Finance, Curtin University

Prof. Moshab Tabash

Professor of Finance and Banking, Al Ain University of Science and Technology, UAE

Ainun Najib

Data and AI Practitioner, Former Head of Analytics Platform, Policy and Data Initiatives Grab Singapore

Prof. Desi Adhariani

Professor of Social Responsibility Accounting at Universitas Indonesia

Prof. Mahfud Sholihin

Professor of Accounting at Universitas Gadjah Mada

Prof. Fay Rola-Rubzen

Professor and Dean of Research at the Faculty of Business and Law at Curtin University

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