Agenda
Day 1) 08:30
Registration, and Welcome Coffee
4th Floor
Day 1) 09:00
Welcome
Mega trends and why the urgency?
The scale of the challenge and pace of change
Speakers:
- Frances House, Institute for Human Rights and Business
- Didier Bergeret, The Consumer Goods Forum
- Dan Viederman, Humanity United
- Brent Wilton, The Coca Cola Company
Day 1) 9:30
Keynote Address
- William Lacy Swing, International Organization for Migration
Day 1) 09:45
Experience of the Migrant Worker: The Impact of Recruitment Fees
Speakers:
- Anne Beatrice Jacobs, North South Initiative
- Bhim Kumar Newar, Migrant Worker Network
Moderator:
- Catherine Chen, Humanity United
Day 1) 10:30
Debt Burden
The costs of migration flows
The costs of corruption
Speakers:
- Ray Jureidini, Hamad Bin Khalifa University
- Marie Apostol, Fair Hiring Inc
Moderator:
- David Schilling, Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility
Day 1) 11:30
Coffee Break
4th Floor
Day 1) 11:45
Breakout Panels
i) Technology and Transparency
The role of technology to empower workers with information
Speakers:
- Declan Croucher, Verité
- Subash Sharma, Pravas
- Anne Beatrice Jacobs, on behalf of ITUC Recruitment Advisor
Moderator:
- John Morrison, Institute for Human Rights and Business
ii) Judicial and Non-Judicial Remedy (5th Floor, Room D)
Prosecution of illegal brokers
Legal redress for victims of forced labour
Speakers:
- Archana Kotecha, Liberty Asia
- Andrey Sawchenko, International Justice Mission
- Philip Fishman, International Labour Organization
Moderator:
- Anna Platonova, International Organization for Migration
Day 1) 12:45
Lunch
4th Floor
Day 1) 13:45
Are we Moving Fast Enough? What are the Markers?
Leadership and collective action:
Driving supply chain compliance
Accelerating progress through targeted advocacy
Collaboration with suppliers
Speakers:
- Marika McCauley Sine, Mars Inc
- Emily Kunen, Nestlé
- Tu Rinsche, Marriott
- Doug Nystrom, Walmart
Moderator:
- Shawn MacDonald, Verité
Day 1) 14:45
The Costs to Business of Transition to Employer Pays
Developing a financially viable model of ethical recruitment
Compelling compliance – Qatar universal payment pilot
Working with suppliers to ensure employer pays models of recruitment
The role of the supplier – challenges and opportunities
Speakers:
- Mark Taylor, Issara Institute
- Rosey Hurst, Impactt
- Jay Celorie, HP Inc
- Priya Chingen, Princes Tuna
Moderator:
- Steve Gibbons, Ergon Associates
Day 1) 15:45
Coffee Break
4th Floor
Day 1) 16:00
Levers for Accelerating Progress
TIP report and dialogue with governments
Professionalising the recruitment industry
Investors driving a focus on recruitment
Modern slavery reporting
Speakers:
- Leigh Anne DeWine, US Department of State
- Bob Mitchell, Responsible Labour Initiative
- Pia Rudolfsson Goyer, Council on Ethics, Norwegian Government Pension Fund
- Steve Gibbons, Ergon Associates
Moderator:
- Elizabeth Frantz, Open Society Foundation
Day 1) 17:00
The Ten Year Roadmap
Speakers:
- Marc Capistrano, Staffhouse
- Marcela Manubens, Unilever
- Sarah Tesei, Vinci
Moderator:
- Dan Viederman, Humanity United
Day 1) 17:30
Day 1 Reflections
- John Morrison, Institute for Human Rights and Business
Day 1) 18:00
Reception
Hosted by Responsible Business Alliance and Know The Chain
4th Floor
Day 2) 07:30
Welcome Coffee
4th Floor
Day 2) 08:00
Welcome
- Didier Bergeret, The Consumer Goods Forum
Day 2) 08:10
Advancing Recruitment Practices to Prevent Forced Labour
Mapping recruitment agency landscape
IRIS - moving certification forward
Auditing the recruitment process
‘Employer Pays’ as a viable business model
Speakers:
- Greg Priest, Inter IKEA Group
- Lara White, International Organization for Migration
- Marc Capistrano, Staffhouse (Philippines)
- Scott Stiles, Fair Employment Agency (Hong Kong)
Moderator:
- Neill Wilkins, Institute for Human Rights and Business
Day 2) 09:00
Keynote Address
- Andrew Forrest, Chairman and Founder, Fortescue Metals Group
Day 2) 09:15
High Level Panel: The Bali Process
Driving Modern Slavery Legislation
The Bali Process Government and Business Forum as a strategic platform for public private partnerships in the region
Recent trends with growing business efforts to support modern slavery legislation globally
Speakers:
- Dennis Kwok, Government of Hong Kong
- Geoff Shaw, Australia’s Ambassador for People Smuggling and Human Trafficking
- Chevaan Daniel, Group Director Capital Maharaja Group
Moderator:
- Jenn Morris, Walk Free Foundation
Day 2) 10:30
Break
Day 2) 11:00
High Level Panel: Joining Forces to Combat Forced Labour
Call to Action for Business and Government
(Journalists in attendance)
Speakers:
- Grant Reid, CEO, Mars Inc
- William Lacy Swing, Director-General, International Organization for Migration
- Andrew Forrest, Chairman and Founder, Fortescue Metals Group; Chairman, Minderoo Foundation
Moderator:
- Isabel Hilton, CEO, China Dialogue
Day 2) 12:30
Lunch
Hosted by International Labour Organization
Day 2) 13:00
Launch of ILO Global Business Network on Forced Labour and Human Trafficking Initiative
Opening remarks:
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Karrie Peterson, International Relations Officer- Office of Child Labor, Forced Labor, and Human Trafficking - U.S. Department of Labor; Bureau of International Labor Affairs
Panel:
- Deborah France-Massin, Director, ILO Bureau for Employers' Activities;
- Beate Andrees, Chief of the Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work Branch, ILO Governance and Tripartism Department
- Laura Chapman-Rubbo, Director, International Labor Standards, The Walt Disney Company
- Didier Bergeret, Director Social Sustainability & GSCP at The Consumer Goods Forum
- Mustain Billah, Head of Policy & Resource, Leathergoods and Footwear Manufacturers & Exporters Association of Bangladesh (LFMEAB)
Moderator:
- Brent Wilton, Director Global Workplace Rights, The Coca-Cola Company
Day 2) 14:00
The International Tourism Partnership
ITP: Principles Against Forced Labour
The International Tourism Partnership (ITP) will launch a set of Principles for the global hotel industry on forced labour and human trafficking to counter such practices in recruitment and employment globally. The ITP Principles on Forced Labour are a model of sectoral engagement on this issue, aligned with the Consumer Goods Forum (CGF)’s Priority Indusgtry Principles. This event will be an opportunity to learn about the collective journey of hotel companies on human rights and their experience in addressing risks in the labour supply chain globally. The official launch of the ITP Principles on Forced Labour will be followed by a panel discussion with hotel companies, moderated by John Morrison, CEO of the Institute for Human Rights and Business.
How can the hospitality industry address forced labour within their operations?
Senior Representative Keynotes:
- Rivero Delgado, Area Vice President - Singapore, Malaysia and The Maldives, Marriott
- Arne Sorenson, CEO, Marriott (by video)
- Michael Blanding, Director Corporate Responsibility, Asia, Middle East and Africa and Greater China, IHG
- George Turner, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Company Secretary, IHG ( by video)
- Jules Kerby, VP Corporate Affairs, APAC, Hilton
- Robert Chessen, Senior Vice President Resources, Radisson Hotel Group Asia-Pacific
- Representative TBC, Wyndham
Moderated Discussion:
- Tu Rinsche, Director, Social Impace and Global Responsibility, Marriott
- Russell Vickers, Senior Director, Compliance, APAC, Hilton
- Michael Blanding, Director Corporate Responsibility, Asia, Middle East and Africa and Greater China, IHG
- Jessica Schultz, Senior Manager, Community Engagement, Hyatt
Moderator:
- John Morrison, Insitute for Human Rights and Business
Q&A and Close
Day 2) 15:00
Final Remarks
- John Morrison, Institute for Human Rights and Business
- Didier Bergeret, The Consumer Goods Forum
Day 2) 15:30
Reception
Hosted by International Labour Organization
Day 2) 16:30
