Dates:
The MENA Sustainability Forum is presented by IFAC in partnership with the Emirates Association for Accountants & Auditors.
Day 1: Workshop and Roundtable - October 23, 2024
2024 IPSASB Sustainability Reporting Strategy & Work Program Roundtable
Time: 14:00 - 17:30
Location: Park Hyatt Hotel
Attendees: Regulators and Government Officials. PAO leadership are welcome to attend.
Objective: To obtain direct input from key regional stakeholders on IPSASB work program and key initiatives. This ensures that global feedback is obtained on the Natural Resources consultation and Climate-Related Disclosures Consultation, allowing participants direct input and influence on the forward work of the IPSASB.
Networking Reception
Time: 18:00 - 20:00
Attendees: Forum of Firms, IFAC Leadership, representatives from the International Standard-Setting Boards, regulators from the region, ministerial representatives, stock exchanges, Professional Accountancy Organizations, trade representatives, academic community, and other key stakeholders from across the Middle East and Northern Africa.
Day 2: Sustainability Forum - October 24, 2024
Time: 9:00 - 17:30
Location: Park Hyatt Hotel
Attendees: Regulators, ministerial representatives, standard-setters, stock exchanges, Professional Accountancy Organizations, trade representatives, academic community, and other key stakeholders from across the Middle East and Northern Africa.
Synopsis: This event will unite a broad spectrum of influential participants with an agenda focusing on latest developments and technical knowledge-building addressing sustainability reporting, sustainability assurance, and capacity building, with the goal of advancing sustainable practices within the middle east.
A detailed programme will be provided closer to the date of the event to registered attendees, ONLY. If you have any questions, please contact: membership@ifac.org
The deadline to register is October 5, 2024.
Please note that this is an invite-only event, and we cannot accept registrations from persons who are normally resident in countries that are subject to comprehensive sanctions enforced by OFAC (SPECIAL NOTICE - residents of Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, and Russia).