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Creating a space to connect, learn and be more effective in our giving journey. Interested in Corporate Responsibility and wondering how CSR, sustainability and corporate giving can improve your business?
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This will be a yearly event, stay tuned for outcomes from the day and future events. For those interested to know more contact us on info@academyofgivers.org

Agenda
Registration
Welcome
- Nathan Farrugia, Chair, Academy of Givers, Managing Director, Vistage Malta & UAE
The Evolution of Giving
- Mark Weingard, President, Academy of Givers, Founder, Inspirasia Foundation & Iniala Group
Is Purpose-Driven Business the Way Forward?
– Will Gardner, Co-Founder, Motive
Understanding the Maltese Context Around Impact
Panel Discussion 1: Frameworks Encouraging Impact
- Mr David Xuereb, Chairman, Malta ESG Alliance (MESGA)
- Prof Tanya Sammut-Bonnici, Chair, Melita Foundation
- Dr Max Ganado, Consultant, Ganado Advocates
- Mr Jesmond Saliba, Commissioner for Voluntary Organisations
Q&A from the audience
Moderated by Nathan Farrugia, Chair, Academy of Givers and Managing Director, Vistage Malta & UAE
Understanding the Maltese Context Around Impact
Panel Discussion 2: Practcial Examples for Impact
- Mrs Kerry Hermitage, Senior Manager at Fondazzjoni Sebh
- Mr Jeremy Vassallo, CSR Manager, APS Bank
- Dr Roberta Lepre, Managing Director, WEAVE Consulting: the ESG Specialists and Academy of Givers Committee Member
Q&A from the Audience
Moderated by Nathan Farrugia, Chairp, Academy of Givers and Managing Director, Vistage Malta & UAE
Coffee Break
ESG - Navigating Headwinds
- Miles Webber, Partner and co-Head of ESG, FGS Global
NGO Pitch Fest
View contestantsWorkshops
Networking Lunch and Impact Fair
Breakout Discussions on Social and Environmental Issues
Recommendations
Closing speech
Tangible tools to develop a purpose-driven business
Join Will Gardner, Co-Founder Motive and Mandy Calleja, GO p.l.c at this hands on workshop focusing on developing purpose-driven business to better understand the connection between profit and purpose.
View more informationThe triple win approach
Join Muriel Arts, CEO and Founder impacting.today, to focus on the Triple Win Approach; an approach that makes sustainable business the existence, growth and innovation model of the future.
View more informationMapping out the impact sector in Malta
Join an interactive workshop that will map out the impact sector in Malta. Melanie and Alex Vella will lead this workshop to give participants a better understanding of who's who and what's what in the sector.
View more informationGiving effectively - how to choose the right fit?
This workshop will give you insight and a better understanding of giving effectively. Focusing on 'fit for purpose' giving and learning what is a good cause and organisation for your giving? Session is ideal for companies and social purpose orgs too.
View more informationUnderstanding different impact entities - with a focus on SE
Join Dr Roberta Lepre to discuss different entities for social change with a focus on Social Enterprises and what it means to be a SE in Malta.
View more informationEnvironment - safeguarding Malta’s nature footprint
Join the Environment discussion led by Birdlife Malta around the topic of safeguarding Malta's nature footprint.
View more informationHomelessness and poverty
Join the Homelessness and Poverty discussion led by Anti-Poverty Forum Malta.
View more informationYouth: should education be obligatory till the age of 18?
Join the discussion around the topic of Youth held between the NGO sector and companies to understand the sector better, who's doing what and what more we can do to improve the situation.
View more informationGiving - beyond our shores
Join the Giving discussion focusing on our role within the world and wider context. Discussion held between the NGO sector and companies to understand how we can have more impact beyond our shores.
View more informationCollaboration in the Health Sector
Join the Health discussion held between the NGO sector and companies to understand the sector better, who's doing what and what more we can do to improve the situation.
View more informationArts and culture: the importance of the private sector supporting culture
Join the Arts and Culture discussion led by Dr Joanna Delia to understand the importance of the private sector supporting culture.
View more informationAnimal welfare: the local scene
Join the Animal Welfare discussion held between the NGO sector and companies to understand the sector better, who's doing what and what more we can do to improve the situation.
View more informationOur exhibitors
We are thrilled to have wonderful fair exhibitors at this year's Impact Fair. These exhibitors represent a diverse range of voluntary and social purpose organisations, corporate and philanthropic foundations and others within the sustainability, impact and social sectors. We encourage you to come and check out their booths to learn more about their work and impact, collaborate and support.
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