11/02/2026
【社創中心10th進駐團隊｜ 善向永續 活動分享】
【2026年全球永續創新論壇】
2026 Global Sustainability New Horizons Webinar
Theme:
Decoding Sustainability Innovation & Go-to-Market : From Innovation to Impact
Date/Time:
Feb 28, 2026 | 09:00–12:00 (Taiwan Time, GMT+8)
Format:
Online webinar | 3 keynote talks (no panel) | Q&A included in each talk + closing CTA
Primary Audience:
Taiwan/Chinese-speaking corporate executives, HR leaders, sustainability & strategy teams, innovation leaders, consultants, founders.
1) Purpose & Outcomes (Why this webinar)
This webinar is designed to:
• Introduce Taiwan’s professional audience to Berkeley’s innovation and commercialization perspectives on sustainability.
• Build awareness and qualified leads for the Berkeley ESG Strategy & Innovation Program (Berkeley module + Taiwan module).
• Provide high-value content that supports corporate participation and potential cohort/corporate enrollment pathways.
Expected outcomes:
• High-quality applicant pipeline (individual + corporate cohort leads)
• Strong brand positioning for Berkeley speakers in Taiwan’s sustainability/innovation ecosystem
• A scalable webinar template for future cohorts (if desired)
2) Speakers (Confirmed/Proposed)
1. Chris Bush
Executive Director, Institute for Business Innovation, UC Berkeley Haas School of Business
2. Dr. Ana Torres
Associate Director & Lecturer, Cleantech to Market Program
3. Dr. Kuen-Shiou Yang
Chairman, Taiwan Social Innovation and Sustainable Development Association (TSISDA)
3) Agenda (Taiwan Time, GMT+8)
• 09:00–09:05 Opening (Host: Kuen-Shiou): event framing + “what you’ll get today”
• 09:05–09:45 Chris Bush (40 min, incl. Q&A)
• 09:45–09:55 Break (10 min)
• 09:55–10:35 Dr. Ana Torres (40 min, incl. Q&A)
• 10:35–10:45 Break (10 min)
• 10:45–11:20 Dr. Kuen-Shiou Yang (35 min, incl. Q&A)
• 11:20–11:30 Closing Q&A & CTA (program/application pathways)
4) Talk Titles (Speakers can choose one option)
1.Chris Bush —
Topic: What Global Leaders Learn at Berkeley: Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and ESG Strategy
Suggested structure (40min):
A) 3 macro trends (e.g., AI, supply chain, capital markets/disclosure) reshaping strategy
B) ESG through an innovation/entrepreneurship lens: from risk management to growth engine
C) Capability-building: problem framing, value proposition, experimentation, scaling
D) 1–2 short examples
2.Dr. Ana Torres
Topic: From Technology to Impact: Go-to-Market for Cleantech & ESG Innovation
Suggested structure (40 min):
A) Why “good ideas” fail (common pitfalls)
B) Go-to-market steps and commercialization logic
C) Corporate innovation vs startups: MVP/PoC design and metrics
D) Venture/ecosystem: partners, funding, procurement pathways
3.Dr. Kuen-Shiou Yang
Topic: Value-Creating ESG: Turning Sustainability into Strategy, Portfolio, and Governance
Suggested structure (35 min):
A) 3 real pain points Taiwanese companies are facing
B) Definition of “value-creating ESG” + 3 brief examples
C) How to solve transformation pain points and connect to the program pathway
5) What We Provide (Zero-friction support)
Our team (TSISDA/ESG Sunshine) will fully manage:
• Registration page, promotion assets, attendee communications
• Webinar platform hosting, moderation, timekeeping
• Live interpretation support for key points (if needed), and Chinese Q&A facilitation
• Speaker coordination: calendar invites, optional slide template, and a tech rehearsal
• Post-event summary: attendee stats, Q&A log, interest survey, and follow-up operations
6) What We Need from Berkeley (Simple & minimal)
To finalize, we only need:
1. Speaker confirmation
2. Final talk title
3. Short bio (80–120 words) + headshot
4. Any slide deck (optional) 3 business days before the event
5. A 15-minute tech check scheduled 7–10 days before Feb 28
