Course description

THE CONFERENCE

As the global demand for greater accountability, sustainability, and stakeholder-driven governance continues to rise, the role of corporate and institutional reporting is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Integrated Reporting Summit Qatar (IRSQ) is convened to explore this evolving landscape—moving beyond numbers to focus on how organizations communicate true value creation across financial, environmental, social, and governance dimensions.

Anchored by the theme “Beyond Numbers: Driving Transparency, Sustainability, and Value Through Integrated Reporting”, IRSQ aims to promote integrated thinking, enhance reporting quality, and bridge the gap between performance, purpose, and perception. Participants will engage with international standards such as the (IR) Framework, IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards, and ESG best practices—positioning integrated reporting as a critical tool for building trust, managing risk, and achieving long-term organisational resilience.

IRSQ offers a platform for thought leadership, cross-sector dialogue, and technical learning that empowers organizations to report not just what they do, but how they create value sustainably, transparently, and meaningfully.

By the end of this summit, participants will be able to:

·       understand the principles and strategic benefits of integrated reporting and how it differs from traditional financial reporting;

·       apply the (IR) framework to develop reports that link strategy, governance, performance, and sustainability;

·       align reporting practices with emerging global standards, including IFRS sustainability disclosure standards and ESG frameworks;

·       identify and measure non-financial capital (e.g., human, social, environmental, and intellectual capital) in value creation models;

·       integrate financial and sustainability data into a single, coherent narrative for enhanced transparency and decision-making;

·       build internal capacity to promote integrated thinking across departments and leadership levels;

·       strengthen stakeholder confidence through improved disclosure practices and reporting transparency;

·       benchmark against global best practices in integrated reporting across both public and private sectors;

·       develop a roadmap for implementing or improving integrated reporting within their own institutions or organizations; and

·       foster long-term resilience and accountability by embedding integrated reporting into organizational strategy and culture.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

·      Officials from Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs)

·      Government leaders and officials in Finance Department

·      Directors of Planning, Budget, and Research

·      Finance and Accounting Officers

·      Public Procurement and Governance Officers

·      Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officers

·      Policy Makers and Strategy Advisers

·      Auditors and Treasury Officials

·      Sustainability, ESG, and SDG Desk Officers

·      National Assembly staff handling oversight and reporting

·      University and Research Institute Leaders

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Officers involved in donor-funded projects and reporting

What will i learn?

• Understand the principles and strategic benefits of integrated reporting and how it differs from traditional financial reporting;
• Apply the (IR) framework to develop reports that link strategy, governance, performance, and sustainability;
• Align reporting practices with emerging global standards, including IFRS sustainability disclosure standards and ESG frameworks;
• Integrate financial and sustainability data into a single, coherent narrative for enhanced transparency and decision-making;
• Build internal capacity to promote integrated thinking across departments and leadership levels;

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