The countdown has begun: on November 6 & 7, amfori will host at the Abion Hotel in Berlin its Annual Event. This 2023 edition is themed ‘From CSR to ESG Due Diligence.’

Here are our top 4 reasons why you should make the time to attend amfori 2023 Annual Event.

1. International audience

As a global business association for sustainable trade, amfori works with its members and partners across the world to advance ESG due diligence. The amfori 2023 Annual Event is a reflection of that international community as it will gather speakers and participants from more than 20 countries. Come and meet like-minded professionals from the USA, Malaysia, China, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Türkiye, etc.  and various European countries.

2. Networking

The 2023 edition of amfori Annual Event is the place to be to create meaningful business relationships. It’s the place to be to exchange ideas and explore new partnerships. As a matter of fact, 85% of professionals* believe that meeting face-to-face is essential for long-term business relationships.

This year especially, you will connect with pioneering experts from different fields of activity. Policy makers like Dr. Bärbel Kofler (Parliamentary State Secretary, MP, Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development of Germany), auditing firms like TÜV Rheinland or KPMG, brands in the consumer goods industry like Mango, HEMA, Heineken, and Red Bull, are just a few examples of the big brands you may expect to meet.

3. Grow your understanding of current ESG topics

There is a lot of information about ESG online and this can quickly become overwhelming. The amfori 2023 Annual Event offers an interactive environment where you can learn the latest developments on ESG due diligence through a variety of sessions and formats, and more importantly through a diverse range of speakers: international businesses, stakeholders, policymakers and sustainability practitioners. A few examples of topics that will be presented include: ‘The Due Diligence Journey in Practice: Experience & Success Stories’, ‘The Case for Corporate Sustainability Reporting’ or even ‘Tackling Forced Labour in Global Supply Chain – a Sisyphean Task?’

4. Be part of the change

Hundreds of people will attend the amfori 2023 Annual Event and each of them will come with unique expectations. So should you. Come and share your ideas on ESG due diligence with amfori and other participants.   

As you can see, the amfori 2023 Annual Event promises to be an engaging and insightful moment.

Make sure you join the conversation and register for the event. You can find further information about this event including the agenda and first speakers on our dedicated website: event.amfori.org

Source: ‘The Numbers Behind Face-to-Face Networking’, Great Business Schools, September 2022