Midlands Climate Expo & Sustainability Conference

The Event

The Midlands Climate Expo and Sustainability Conference brings together exhibitors, expert speakers, hands-on workshops, networking and more — for professionals, businesses and public sector leaders. 

We are happy to share that our Chief Executive Anna Bright will be speaking on the panel ‘Resilience and Adaptation for Your Organisation’ and SWM will be exhibiting at the event.

Whether you are looking to explore new approaches, share your work, build partnerships or discover support for your organisation’s next steps, Climate Expo brings together a wide range of voices from across business, the public sector and the third sector.  

The agenda includes:

• 09:30 – Registration & Networking Opens
• 10:30 – Welcome & Panel 1: Resilience and Adaptation for your Organisation – How prepared is your organisation to keep operating when disruption strikes? This panel will explore practical ways to strengthen business continuity, manage risk and build resilience across the essential infrastructure your organisation relies on — from IT and energy to premises, supply chains and people.
• 11:30 – Panel 2: The Green Skills Gap – How can employers access the green skills they need to grow and adapt? This panel will explore practical solutions for attracting, training and retaining a future-ready workforce.
• 12:30 – Lunch
• 14:00 – Panel 3: Future of our Waters – How secure and sustainable is the water supply businesses depend on? This panel will explore water availability, pollution, infrastructure and the practical steps organisations can take to manage future risks.
• 15:00 – Keynote speaker: Konnie Huq
• Workshop Area 1:
• 10:30 – 11:20 British Business at a Crossroads: Sustainability in a Divided Landscape, hosted by Daniel Cope, Green Lark Environmental – Explore how British businesses can communicate sustainability credibly at a time of rising public expectations and increasingly divided political narratives. Drawing on real-world examples from government, business and education, Daniel will examine how evidence, lived experience and shared values can help organisations build trust and communicate environmental action in a constructive, unifying way. The session also includes guided discussion to help you consider the challenges facing your own sector and what credible sustainability action and communication could look like in practice.
• 11:30 – 12:20 Net Zero Meets Heritage: Decarbonising Historic Building, hosted by Dr Elena Imani. This workshop explores how Lichfield Cathedral is combining digital-twin technology, energy analysis and low-carbon solutions to progress towards net zero while protecting its historic character. It will share practical insights for decarbonising similar heritage buildings and engaging communities in climate action.
• 14:00 – 14:50 Lower Bills, Lower Carbon, Greater Resilience, hosted by Jo Hand, Giki – Despite the pressure of rising energy prices and extreme weather, local businesses have options. This presentation walks through the sectors most at risk, 120 practical actions from no-cost quick wins to future proofers, and how to prepare for the climate impacts already under way.
• Workshop Area 2:
• 10:30 – 11:20 Screening of People’s Emergency Briefing – Join us for a screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing – an eye-opening film bringing together nine leading UK scientists and experts with the latest evidence and why it matters for things like: extreme weather, food security, health, cost of living. The film is based on the National Emergency Briefing in Westminster (featured by ITV, Channel 4 and The Times) with appearances from Chris Packham, Deborah Meaden, Konnie Huq and a range of voices from across the UK.
• 11:30 – 12:20 ISEP Networking Event (Non ISEP members welcome too): What can we do to transform the world to a more sustainable future? hosted by Dr Rosemary Horry – Sometimes we can feel overwhelmed by the challenges in sustainability. This session aims to help. You will be able to have discussions, share ideas and make connections to help you and support the profession in transforming the world, one day at a time.
• 14:00 – 14:50 Screening of People’s Emergency Briefing – See details from Screening at 10:30

Who should attend?

The event has been developed to suit a range of different sectors including industry, public sector and third sector professionals from all different backgrounds.  

Attendance is free, but spaces are limited.  

There is also Exhibitor availability which can be booked via https://climateexpo.org.uk/book-a-stand