Redefining Social Responsibility: Navigating Societal Impact in a Time of Global Change – B4SI Global Annual Conference (APAC)

As global challenges intensify — from inequality and social instability to evolving stakeholder and regulatory expectations — leading businesses are redefining what it means to act responsibly. The B4SI Global Annual Conference 2025 unites corporate leaders, practitioners, and changemakers to explore how social impact can drive resilience, innovation, and sustainable growth.

This year’s theme, “Redefining Social Responsibility: Navigating Societal Impact in a Time of Global Change,” challenges organisations to move beyond risk mitigation and embrace social impact as a strategic opportunity.

Join us to:

• Explore how companies are embedding social impact into business strategy, finance, and value chains.
• Hear from global leaders shaping the future of responsible business through innovation and collaboration.
• Discover insights from the 2024/25 B4SI Global Benchmark and learn how your organisation compares.
• Get introduced to new B4SI tools, including the Impact Toolkit and Astra, making impact management more tactical and accessible.
• Engage with peers across regions to exchange ideas and inspire collective action.

The conference will feature keynotes, panel discussions, and insights from B4SI members, partners, and global initiatives.

Confirmed Speakers include:

• Sharan Burrow, Co-Chair at the Taskforce for Inequality and Social-Related Financial Disclosures (TISFD)
• Kate Dundas, Executive Director, UN Global Compact Network Australia
• Patsian Low, Chief of Markets & Deputy CEO, AVPN. Jane Calvert, Head of Community & Foundations, Westpac
• Izlyn Ramli, Executive Vice President/Head, Group Corporate Affairs, Maybank and CEO, Maybank Foundation
• Sarah Downie, Chief Executive Officer, Shared Value Project.

Together, we’ll explore how forward-thinking organisations are turning social challenges into opportunities — building resilience, advancing inclusion, and shaping the next chapter of corporate responsibility.