How can companies future-proof their operations in a complex and constantly evolving world? How can you identify global megatrends and what do they mean for you, your business, and the wider world?

This keynote provides an overview of the transformative forces that are revolutionizing the way we live, work, and run businesses.

Tania Ellis takes you on a tour de force through the global megatrends shaping your industry and market, from geopolitics in value chains, responsible AI, and ESG legislation to activist consumers and purpose-driven employees.

You’ll receive concrete ideas on how to turn these trends into business opportunities that create value for both society and your bottom line.

What you’ll gain from this keynote:

• An overview of global and national megatrends: Insights into the forces driving the shift toward sustainable business models.
• The five markets of change: A clear understanding of the five key arenas reshaping business rules—and how you can adapt.
• Practical cases and examples: Real-life stories of Danish and international companies that have embraced social and sustainable trends to drive growth.
• A strategic method: Tools for identifying and analyzing megatrends relevant to your business strategy.

Do you want to better understand ESG—or are you about to begin your journey toward sustainable business practices?

This keynote is especially valuable for board members, executives, CSR professionals, business developers, HR managers, and communication leads who want to learn how to integrate ESG strategically into their workplace.

You’ll be introduced to the new ABCs of ESG, helping you understand key concepts and current legislation. But ESG is more than just a list of acronyms. Tania Ellis shares practical advice on how to avoid the “compliance trap” and instead approach ESG as a strategic opportunity.

You’ll gain insight into how ESG can be leveraged as a meaningful investment, one that strengthens your competitive edge and future-proofs your business. The goal is to move beyond mere compliance and toward real sustainable business development.

The keynote concludes with concrete examples and methods from Tania Ellis, showing how ESG efforts can deliver benefits to both your organization and society. There will also be time for questions and interaction, giving you the opportunity to receive tailored advice based on your workplace’s specific challenges.

In this keynote, you'll learn:

• Key concepts explained: Understand the differences and connections between CSR, ESG, SDGs, and regenerative leadership and cut through the acronym confusion.
• Insights into legislation: Learn about new EU regulations such as CSRD and ESPR, and what they mean for businesses and market conditions.
• Four strategic approaches: Discover how to generate business value through ESG by shifting sustainability efforts from compliance to development.
• Business development tools: Get introduced to practical tools that help you go from fulfilling ESG requirements to using them strategically to grow your business.

On Internal ESG Alignment, Employee Engagement, and Responsible Leadership.

How can companies reshape their internal structures to support ESG ambitions, engage employees, and promote responsible leadership, creating value for both society and the bottom line?

This keynote provides an overview of how organizations can strengthen their internal sustainability agenda. You’ll gain insight into how new generations of employees, driven by purpose and personal development, are reshaping the future of work and leadership.

From internal ESG structures to employee engagement and innovative employer branding, Tania Ellis illustrates how companies can adapt to future demands.

What you’ll gain from this keynote:

• Responsible Leadership: From competence to consciousness. Learn what authentic, ethical, and values-based leadership means in practice.
• The Future Workforce: From sustainability to “inner sustainability.” From engagement to activism. From woke to awake. Understand what motivates the next generation and how to attract, empower, and retain them.
• The Good Work Life and Inner Development Goals: Discover how sustainability ambitions can be combined with personal and professional growth to balance inner and outer bottom lines.
• Internal ESG Transformation: Learn how to translate ESG strategy into everyday actions across departments, embedding a sustainable mindset into both structure and culture.
• Sustainable Career Paths: From intrapreneurship to portfolio careers. Explore how ESG is creating new tasks, roles, and career opportunities inside and outside the organization.

On Sustainable Market Opportunities and Emerging Customer Demands.

How can companies tap into the growing market for sustainable business opportunities while meeting rising expectations from both consumers and B2B clients? And how can businesses with green ambitions help shape consumer behavior?

The market for conscious consumers is expanding, with more people willing to support companies that prioritize responsibility toward people and the planet. At the same time, corporate clients are demanding more detailed ESG data and documentation, making sustainability a key differentiator on par with price and quality.

In this keynote, Tania Ellis offers insights into how ESG and sustainability can be used as competitive advantages that create both business value and societal impact.

You Will Gain Insights Into:

• 6 Principles of Customer Engagement: From buyers to co-creators. Learn how to influence behavior and build strong relationships with both conscious consumers and corporate clients.
• From Social Responsibility to Sales: Discover how your environmental and social efforts can strengthen your brand and commercial potential. Gain four strategic tools to enhance your USP and value proposition.
• From Commercial Transactions to Value-Based Relationships: Get inspired to move beyond transactional buyer-supplier models and build long-term partnerships and value chain alliances.
• Cases and Examples: See how companies have leveraged responsibility and sustainability to strengthen their market position and boost customer loyalty.