The event, organised by Ethical Corporation, will have 25+ speakers and over 100 attendees from BP, Chevron, Rio Tinto, De beers, GRI and IFC. There will be robust debate, interactive discussion and problem solving.  Sessions will include:

Enhance stakeholder engagement - Build long term relationships with local and indigenous communities using engagement techniques a CSR report alone cannot deliver.

Business case for human rights - BP and Chevron examine human rights performance in complex operations to prevent costly production stoppages.

Sustainable capacity building - Securing community consent through strong community investment initiatives.

Equator Principles and IFC Performance Standards – Adapting operations in response to the latest changes.

Protect biodiversity – Evaluating biodiversity risk and formulate an appropriate action plan.