Two paid advertorial publications from Next Business Media have highlighted separate international business events scheduled for late 2026, covering sustainability leadership and cross-industry innovation. Neither announcement focuses on cryptocurrency markets or blockchain assets, but both are being promoted through crypto-adjacent news channels as third-party sponsored content.
The first event, ESGNext Awards & Conference – Virtual 2026, will be held fully online on Thursday, 3 December 2026. Organised by Next Business Media, it is part of a global series that also includes Toronto and Barcelona editions. The virtual programme will run from 3:30 AM to 11:30 AM GMT+5:30 and will feature 12 sessions covering ESG strategy, sustainable finance, climate action, governance, regulatory compliance, ESG reporting, AI, and emerging technologies. Passes are priced from $500 to $3,900.
Confirmed ESGNext speakers include Ali Syed of Ōkami Parfums and the Asian Development Bank, Akshay Purandar of DANFOSS Systems Limited, Ghada Rahal, Jeffrey Beyer of Zest Associates, Zyad Khan of Dubai World Trade Centre, Soren Kannik of the Trade Council Dubai, Prof. Suzanna Elmassah of Zayed University, Shereen Shaheen of Tetra Pak, and Anas Jawed, CEO of Next Business Media. The event will conclude with the ESGNext Awards recognising organisations and leaders driving sustainable business practices.
The second event, Future Leaders Awards & Conference 2026, will take place on 2–3 November 2026 at Crowne Plaza Changi Airport, Singapore. It is an in-person conference and awards event focused on leadership, innovation, emerging technologies, and the future of business. The speaker lineup spans technology, financial services, healthcare, cybersecurity, sustainability, consulting, and entrepreneurship. Notable speakers include Marcus Cheu of Notion, Hitesh Yeolekar of KPMG, Shubham Jain of Deloitte Singapore, Lasbery Chioma Oludimu of Yellow Card, and representatives from Utila, PCI Security Standards Council, Eddid Financial Singapore, and the National Health Innovation Centre.
Disclosure: Both articles are paid advertorials contributed by a third party. They are separate from editorial opinions and are not intended as financial advice. No specific cryptocurrency, token, or digital asset project is named as directly affected by these conference announcements.
