The Apurva Kempinski Bali to Host Path to Sustainable Growth 2026 Conference

The Apurva Kempinski Bali has announced the return of Path to Sustainable Growth (PTSG) 2026, the fourth annual conference on sustainability, which will take place on 24 June 2026 at the Candi Ballroom, The Apurva Kempinski Bali. Embracing the theme ‘Regeneration for the Future’, this year’s edition marks the conference’s evolution from a sustainability dialogue into a broader platform for regenerative action across various industries. Leveraging its position as the first hotel in Indonesia to receive GSTC certification, The Apurva Kempinski Bali is expanding the conference’s focus beyond the tourism sector to address sustainability as a shared responsibility across hospitality, finance, agriculture, education, the creative economy, and other strategic sectors. The conference is designed to unite leaders, practitioners, innovators, students, and sustainability-focused organisations to exchange knowledge, strengthen collaboration, and shape relevant long-term solutions. Continuing the momentum from the 2025 event, which successfully brought together over 250 professionals and industry practitioners, PTSG 2026 directs its discussion focus towards creating measurable impact. The programme is built upon four strategic pillars: Recycling, Renewing Life, Regenerating, and Resource Wisdom. As a cross-industry collaboration platform, the conference highlights the importance of multi-sector cooperation in addressing sustainability challenges that cannot be solved in isolation. The full-day programme will feature four high-level panel discussions representing the pillars of the regenerative movement. A keynote address will be delivered by Muhammad Yusuf, Vice President of Retail Transaction Group at Bank Rakyat Indonesia. One panel will explore the intersection between cultural heritage and future growth, featuring Wulan Tilaar, Vice Chairwoman of Martha Tilaar Group; Mita Alwi, Head of the Board of Trustees of Yayasan Warisan Budaya Banda; Anak Agung Gde Rai, Founder of Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA); and Heinz von Holzen, Chef-Founder of Bumbu Bali Restaurant & Cooking School. Another panel will discuss environmental management and renewable energy, with speakers including Tara Susanto-Joseph, Co-Founder of Bumiterra; Jeremy Cooper, Co-Founder of Beemahoney; Chandra Panjiwibowo, Regional Director of Asia Pacific Rainforest Alliance; and Galih Batara Muda, Founder & CEO of Indonesia Coconut Hub. A third panel will focus on technological innovation and industrial transformation, featuring Maitri Fischer, Chief Executive Officer of Eco-Mantra; Jelle Therry, Founder of Urban Nature; Valerine Chandrakesuma, CEO and Founder of WeDoo; Syakieb, Corporate & Brand Communications of PT Suparma Tbk; and Philippe Micone, Founder & CEO of Noovoleum. The fourth panel will address human resources, well-being, and social sustainability, with speakers including Desak Intan, Director of Hygiene, Safety and Sustainability at The Apurva Kempinski Bali; Merta Ada and Nago Tejana, Founders of Bali Usada; Natasha Clairine Mintarga, Founder of Rumah Atsiri Indonesia; and Agatha Anggiya Murni (Angie), Nutrition & Human Performance Strategist at 3C’s. The movement’s impact is extended through Seeds of Changes, an eight-week mentorship and incubation programme within the PTSG 2026 framework. This programme is designed to discover, develop, and fund promising students and early-stage startups in Indonesia working in regenerative tourism and sustainable innovation. It expands PTSG’s reach from a one-day summit into a sustained impact-oriented platform while identifying future talent to continue the regenerative mission. Launched in May 2026 via an open call, the programme invites student teams and early-stage startups to submit CVs and essays as part of the grant application process. In June 2026, ten applicants will be selected to attend the conference and join the eight-week incubation programme. The incubation runs from July to August 2026 with a curriculum covering mentorship, business development, sustainability strategy, and impact refinement. The programme concludes with the submission of a final business plan developed from the participants’ initial essays and incubation outcomes. The two best teams will receive grants, with the first-place winner receiving Rp50 million and the second-place winner receiving Rp20 million. Path to Sustainable Growth 2026 is open to the general public, sustainability-focused professionals, hospitality and tourism industry leaders, students, industry practitioners, and organisations driving responsible and sustainable growth. The event details are as follows: Date: 24 June 2026; Time: 08.30–16.00 WITA; Venue: Candi Ballroom, The Apurva Kempinski Bali; Ticket price: Rp500,000 per person. Tickets include a coffee break, a choice of lunch, and a direct contribution to local mangrove planting initiatives. The Apurva Kempinski Bali also offers sponsorship opportunities for companies and organisations wishing to participate in Path to Sustainable Growth 2026. The programme provides a strategic platform for brands to support sustainability initiatives in Bali, enhance visibility, and contribute to measurable long-term impact. Further information on sponsorship can be obtained via [email protected].