London Campus Social Impact Festival 2025

Led by Dr. Hsin-Hsuan Meg Lee, Associate Professor of Marketing, and Vanezza Scanlon, Affiliate of Social Impact and Sustainability, this festival brings together diverse voices to champion the transition from performative sustainability efforts to deeply embedded, purpose-driven business and leadership practices.

This event runs over four days at the London Campus, and will incorporate: 

• Faculty Open Office Hours
• Curriculum Innovation Meeting
• Keynote & Fireside Chat: "The Role of Business and Leadership in Driving Holistic Impact"
• Workshop & Keynote: From Inspiration to Action

Faculty Open Office Hours
24th - 28th March

Throughout the week, engage directly with faculty researching social impact and sustainability. This is a unique opportunity to exchange ideas, gain insights, and ask pressing questions about the latest discoveries in the field. Open to all curious minds! Please register your interest by 14th March.

• Hsin-Hsuan Meg Lee – DEI in influencer marketing & brand communication, Consumer well-being & mindfulness
• Vanezza Scanlon – People-centred impact, long-term business sustainability, behavioural insights for responsible behaviours
• Joe Miemczyk – Sustainable, transparent, and circular value chains
• Wioletta Nawrot – Sustainable finance and financing for social impact
• Kamran Razmdoost – Responsible leadership, sustainable purchasing, and social enterprises
• Anthony Evans – Economic perspectives on social impact and corporate responsibility
• Chi Hoang – Sustainable consumption, CSR, prosocial behaviour, maladaptive consumption behaviour
• Ben Voyer - Mindfulness & consumption
• Gladie Lui - Meritocracy versus DEI, sustainability versus operational efficiency, sustainability reporting and ESG ratings
• Argyro Avgoustaki - Work effort and employee well-being

Curriculum Innovation Meeting
9am - 10:30am🔹 25th March

How can sustainability and social impact be embedded into our courses and teaching practices? Faculty members will convene to explore new ways to integrate these critical topics into the curriculum, and share experiences and best practices, ensuring a lasting impact on future business leaders.
Please note this event is for London Campus staff & faculty only by direct invitation. 

Keynote & Fireside Chat: "The Role of Business and Leadership in Driving Holistic Impact"
Networking Reception
5pm - 8.30pm 🔹 25th March

✅ Gain insights from industry leaders on sustainability challenges & opportunities.
✅ Explore real-world case studies & best practices.
✅ Network with professionals, academics & changemakers.
✅ Be empowered to integrate sustainability into business strategy.
🔗 Secure Your Ticket HERE! (Grants access to both keynote & fireside chat.)
 

• Keynote Session | 5pm - 6pm
  An in-depth dialogue on the current marketing macro trends and impact of ESG.
  Introduction: Leon Laulusa, Executive President & Dean, ESCP
  Speaker: Arnaud de Puyfontaine, President of Vivendi & ESCP Alumni
  Moderator: Kamran Razmdoost, Dean of ESCP London Campus
   
• Fireside Chat & Panel Discussion | 6pm - 7:30pm
  A dynamic discussion on shared value and collective impact. 
  This conversation will critically explore how businesses and leaders can embed authentic impact into their core strategies, going beyond compliance to create lasting value for both society and the environment, while achieving business growth. Featuring:
  Kathryn Eastwood (Director of Income and Employer Partnerships, EY Foundation) – Connecting social impact with corporate responsibility.
  Dr. Alisa Sydow (Associated Prof. ESCP Business School, Founder of Nampelka) – Inclusive & impactful entrepreneurship.
  Dr. Kameel Khan (Founder Project ReMake) – Business for social transformation & value creation.
  Dr. Carmen Hijosa (Founder & Chief Creative Ananas Anam) – Sustainability & innovation in materials & products.
  Moderator: Vanezza Scanlon, Affiliate Lecturer of Social Impact and Sustainability, ESCP London Campus.
   
• Networking Reception | 7:30pm - 8:30pm
  Engage with thought leaders, exchange ideas, and explore collaboration opportunities.

Workshop & Keynote: From Inspiration to Action
10:30am - 5:30pm 🔹 26th March

✅ Learn from industry and academic experts on translating sustainability into action.
✅ Gain hands-on experience with practical tools and frameworks.
✅ Connect with professionals, alumni, and changemakers driving impact.
✅ Be inspired to integrate social impact and sustainability into your career and ventures.
🔗 Secure Your Spot HERE! (open to ESCP London Campus students only)
 

• Hands-On Workshops | 10am - 3pm
  A series of interactive workshops designed to move from ideas to action, led by industry experts, policymakers, and innovators. These sessions will provide practical insights and strategies for integrating sustainability into business, policy, and entrepreneurship.
  
  🔹 Impactful collaboration for sustainable impact (Camden Council GoodLife x Blue Factory) – Addressing urban social impact and sustainability challenges through multi-sectoral partnerships.
  🔹 The business case for inclusive impact (Publicis Groupe x Alumni, Director Giri Venkatraman) – Driving sustainability and impact within corporate strategy.
  🔹 Behavioural Insights for Impact (AHA! Behavioural Design & Vanezza Scanlon) – Applying behavioural science to create meaningful change.
  🔹 Tech for Change: Being part of the career revolution (Riser App x Co-founder Lamees Butt) – Elevating your personal impact brand to authentically stand out.

• Keynote Session | 3:30pm - 4:30pm 
  Speaker: Prof. Gorgi Krlev - Associate Professor of Sustainability & ESCP Dean of Sustainability.
  This keynote will focus on inclusive, impact-driven leadership, exploring how businesses and individuals can foster sustainable change in diverse industries, as well as the role of educational institutions in driving social and environmental sustainability pathways for students.
   
• Networking & Refreshments | 4:30pm - 5:30pm 
  Connect with speakers, faculty, and peers over light refreshments to continue the discussion and build new collaborations.​​​

Let’s take sustainability and impact from discussion to action and shape a truly impactful future together!