2025 Europe Impact Benchmark Gensuite Customer Conference
18-20th June, 2025
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
About the Conference:
Join us for our Annual Customer Conference at Mercure Hotel Amsterdam City in The Netherlands. Prepare for an engaging experience packed with valuable presentations, interactive sessions, and a chance to connect with industry peers. Esteemed speakers will share practical insights on achieving success in Health & Safety, and ESG. Stay tuned for updates about networking opportunities and special activities!
Hotel
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Scheduled Sessions
Training Day
01:00pm – 04:30pm
Afternoon Trainings & Showcases
Embark on a transformative journey with our Tableau® Editor & Designer Training. During this in-person session, Benchmark Experts for Dashboards & Analytics will take you on a deep dive into modifying reports, customizing report data, and customizing your report dashboard using Benchmark Analytics powered by Tableau!
During this session you will learn:
- How to use the Dashboard & Analytics application module to make reporting and access easy
- Tips and tricks to locate and favorite your most needed reports and dashboards. Utilizing pre-created, out of the box Application Tableau® reports in the Dashboards & Analytics Library
- Building powerful and compelling reports, dashboards, and storyboards from scratch
- Controlling access permissions to reports and data sources at a user and user group level
Learn how you can leverage the Benchmark Sustainability & Disclosure Reporting solutions suite to manage your sustainability program from utility invoices to regulated & voluntary disclosures and everything in between. In this session, we will feature solution capabilities for calculating your environmental footprint, engaging your supply chain for Scope 3 and supplier sustainability initiatives, measuring sustainability improvement projects, tracking progress towards Net Zero and other targets, and disclosing ESG performance in alignment with various reporting frameworks such as the CSRD, CDP, and more.
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Welcome dinner at the Mercure Hotel Amsterdam City
Start your conference experience with an exclusive evening designed for connection and collaboration. Join the Benchmark team, subscribers, and partners for a dynamic welcome dinner Mercure Hotel from 6:00-9:00 PM.
The Main Event
08:30am – 09:00am
Registration
Begin your day with registration and light refreshments while networking with fellow attendees, the Benchmark Gensuite team, and partner organisations.
09:00am – 09:45am
Welcome & Keynote Presentation
Join us for the welcoming session with Pete Bolderstone, who will open the conference and welcome attendees, followed by a keynote presentation from Stuart Neumann, Vice President, Advisory Services, Verdantix. The keynote will explore the evolving European EHS and sustainability landscape, emerging technological trends, and how business leaders are preparing for the next wave of digital transformation.
09:45am – 10:30am
Benchmark Gensuite Platform & AI Product Launch
The Benchmark Gensuite Leaders will unveil the newest platform enhancements, with a focus on powerful AI-enabled features. Attendees will get a first look at the continued evolution of Agentic AI, frontline tools like Anvl, and how Benchmark Gensuite delivers real business value through smart, scalable technology.
10:30am – 11:00am
AI & Advanced Technology in Practice – A GE Vernova Case Study
- Ron Wissenburg, EHS Innovation & Systems Lead, GE Vernova
11:00am – 11:30am
Coffee, Snack & Partner Booth Break
Recharge with coffee and light snacks while engaging with our Partner Booths.
11:30am – 12:15pm
Expert Panel – Culture, Compliance, and Digital Priorities
Moderated by Doug, this panel discussion features Maite Garcia, Perfetti Van Melle, Ron Wissenburg, GE Vernova, and Remy Wierenga, Refresco. The conversation will explore how digital platforms are being used to strengthen compliance, shift organisational culture, and drive data-based decision-making across EHS and sustainability.
Topics will include:
- How are you driving compliance and culture through technology?
- What are your digital priorities for this year?
- What EHS data-driven decisions have you made in 2025?
- Ron Wissenburg, EHS Innovation & Systems Lead, GE Vernova
- Maite Garcia, Global Environmental, Health & Safety Director, Perfetti Van Melle
- Remy D.J. Wierenga, Group Safety Director at Refresco
12:15pm – 01:30pm
Networking Lunch & Learn
Enjoy an informal lunch paired with guided discussion tables on relevant implementation themes. This session is designed to encourage experience sharing among EHS leaders, programme owners, and digital transformation advocates. Tables will rotate through focused topics such as Agentic AI, Safety Culture, and Sustainability Goals. The session begins with personal icebreaker questions, followed by rounds of discussion on current tools, trends, and innovations. Partners and Benchmark team members will be evenly distributed across all tables to help facilitate meaningful exchange.
01:30pm – 01:40pm
Sustainability & Disclosure Reporting Solutions
Hosted by Amanda Petzinger, this opening segment will set the stage for the afternoon’s deep dive into sustainability data management, disclosure strategies, and regulatory alignment. Amanda will provide an overview of Benchmark Gensuite’s unified platform approach to reporting readiness and innovation.
01:40pm – 02:00pm
CSRD/ESRS Regulatory Update
Mary Foley, Expert Services Strategy Director, Enhesa, will provide a timely regulatory update on CSRD and ESRS developments. The session will cover the Omnibus Proposal—what’s known, anticipated timelines, and implications for reporting teams. A brief Q&A will follow. Amanda Petzinger will then transition into a preview of what’s ahead, reinforcing the importance of materiality assessments, data collection, assurance, and disclosures, regardless of shifting regulations.
- Mary Foley, Expert Services Strategy Director, Enhesa
02:00pm – 02:30pm
Materiality & Impacts, Risks, and Opportunities (IROs)
- Anupama V S, Head of Tech Partnerships, GIST Impact
02:30pm – 03:00pm
Coffee, Snack & Partner Booth Break
Take this opportunity to unwind with refreshments and light snacks as you recharge from the day’s sessions. Visit our partner booths in the breakout gallery to explore integrated technologies, expert services, and innovative solutions designed to enhance your EHS, Sustainability, and Operational Risk programmes.
03:00pm – 03:30pm
Data Collection & Assurance
Amanda Petzinger will present Benchmark Gensuite’s new verification and assurance features, setting the scene for a live walkthrough of key platform capabilities. The session includes a case study presented by Daniella Rodriguez Niño, Global Eco. Sustainability Lead, Tate & Lyle, showcasing how the team refreshed and relaunched their programme to align with evolving reporting requirements. Additional insights on Scope 3 and future roadmap items will also be shared.
- Daniella Rodriguez Niño, Global Eco. Sustainability Lead, Tate & Lyle
03:30pm – 04:00pm
Disclosure Reporting
Kevin will lead this segment with an overview of Disclosure Director, including a high-level look at workflow enhancements. A comprehensive live showcase will highlight tools like AI writing assistants, integrated data from SR or DXP, and outputs such as consolidated disclosures, sustainability statements, and XBRL. The session continues with a spotlight on Responsio’s AI-driven features, including a walkthrough of the platform and upcoming roadmap enhancements. Peer benchmarking insights from GIST Impact will also be featured.
04:00pm – 04:15pm
Closing & Wrap Up
Amanda Petzinger returns to close the session, sharing final thoughts and reflections on the future of agentifying sustainability. This wrap-up will summarise key takeaways and set the tone for ongoing innovation and collaboration across the sustainability landscape.
04:15pm – 04:45pm
Message from the CEO
R Mukund, CEO and Founder of Benchmark Gensuite, will share the company’s vision for AI and provide updates on the AI product roadmap for Responsio and other solutions within the Benchmark Gensuite SaaS platform
04:00pm – 04:45pm
Coffee, Snack & Partner Booth Break
Take this opportunity to unwind with refreshments and light snacks as you recharge from the day’s sessions. During the break, we encourage you to visit our partner booths located throughout the breakout gallery. Each booth showcases integrated technologies, value-added services, and live demonstrations of solutions designed to enhance your EHS, Sustainability, and Operational Risk programmes. Whether you’re looking to learn more about product integrations, explore strategic partnerships, or discover innovations that complement your existing Benchmark Gensuite tools, this is a valuable moment to connect with our expert partners and gather insights tailored to your organisation’s needs.
04:45pm – 05:00pm
Closing Remarks
The Benchmark Gensuite team will wrap up the day with reflections on the key insights, themes, and innovations shared throughout the sessions. They’ll also provide a forward-looking perspective on how agentic technology is set to further transform sustainability, EHS, and operational risk management in the years to come.
06:00pm – 09:00pm
Evening Event: Canal Cruise Dinner in Amsterdam
We invite all attendees to join us for a memorable evening aboard a private canal cruise through the heart of Amsterdam. Enjoy dinner, drinks, and conversation as we celebrate a day of insights, innovation, and collaboration. Departure will be coordinated from the hotel lobby.
Business Meetings
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Breakfast
Join us for a relaxed Farewell Breakfast on the final morning of the 2025 Europe Impact Benchmark Gensuite Customer Conference. Reconnect with new contacts, reflect on key takeaways, and enjoy a delicious send-off before heading home. It’s the perfect opportunity to wrap up your IMPACT experience with meaningful conversations and final goodbyes.
08:30am – 12:30pm
One on One Meetings
This is an opportunity for you to meet with your Benchmark Gensuite service team and executives to cover specific business needs, explore new product features, and identify areas where Benchmark Gensuite can further support your success. Our team is here to listen, understand your challenges, and collaborate on tailored solutions that drive measurable results.
This is an opportunity for you to meet with your Benchmark Gensuite service team and executives to cover specific business needs, explore new product features, and identify areas where Benchmark Gensuite can further support your success. Our team is here to listen, understand your challenges, and collaborate on tailored solutions that drive measurable results.
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