Creating A Sustainable Future: Leadership and Technology

The future depends on the leaders who act today

Our world stands at a defining moment. According to the World Meteorological Organization, 2024 was the hottest year ever recorded, marked by record levels of greenhouse gases and extreme weather events that have disrupted lives and economies across continents. Public support for climate action is stronger than ever, yet political and economic realities continue to slow meaningful progress.

Creating a truly sustainable future requires deep, rapid and sustained reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. This calls for visionary leaders who can mobilise people, policy and technology to drive systemic change across critical sectors such as energy, manufacturing, agriculture, transport and construction.

Creating a Sustainable Future – Leadership and Technology is a short executive programme held at the impressive Château St. Gerlach near Maastricht, designed for senior leaders who are ready move beyond awareness to act. Combining strategic leadership development with the latest insights in sustainable technologies, the programme helps participants translate complex global challenges into concrete, measurable outcomes.

Through expert-led sessions, coaching, and peer learning, participants will explore how innovation and responsible leadership can work hand in hand to reduce emissions and create long-term value. The programme offers a rare opportunity to join an international community of changemakers committed to leading the transition towards a more resilient, equitable and sustainable world.

What Makes This Programme Unique?
The scale of today’s sustainability challenge demands more than conventional executive education. This programme offers an action-driven learning experience designed to help leaders make tangible progress towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Participants gain access to exclusive, real-world insights from experts, practitioners and peers — knowledge not publicly available in standard academic sources. The programme brings together leaders from business, government and the non-profit sector, creating a powerful environment for cross-sector learning and collaboration.

With its dual focus on strategic leadership and technological innovation, participants learn how to lead sustainability transformations effectively. Learning continues beyond the classroom through five months of personal tutoring and group coaching, helping each participant design and implement a sustainability action plan tailored to their organisation.

The residential week takes place at the inspiring Château St. Gerlach near Maastricht, a historic estate surrounded by nature that perfectly reflects the programme’s focus on sustainability and renewal.

Graduates join the Maastricht Sustainability Leaders (MSL) community,a global network dedicated to continuous learning, collaboration and real-world impact.