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The future of resources: how can we meet the challenge? – 10/5/17

Date

10 May 2017

Time

08:30 – 11:00

Location

ThinkTank Event Suite, Birmingham Science Museum, Birmingham, B4 7AP

Organisers

Veolia

The event

The megatrends we face could mean rising costs and resource scarcity for consumers and business alike. Join an expert panel from SWM members Veolia, Business in the Community and other change-making organisations to explore:
  • What are the megatrends that will impact your business in the not too distant future?
  • How can you respond to these challenges and create opportunities?
  • What skills and technologies do you need to capitalise on these opportunities and achieve a competitive advantage?
  • How can we use our water, waste and energy resources more efficiently?
Panellists:
  • Estelle Brachlianoff – Senior Executive Vice-President, UK & Ireland, Veolia
  • Alex de Ruyter, Director of Business School, Centre for Regional Economic & Fiscal Development and Investment – Birmingham City University
  • Frances Leedham, Head of Environment & Sustainability  – JLR
  • Councillor Lisa Trickett, Cabinet Member – Green, Smart and Sustainable City – Birmingham Council
  • Liz Needleman, Leadership Engagement Director –  Business in the Community
Event Programme:
  • 8.30am – 9.00am Registration, breakfast canapés & networking
  • 9.00am -10.00am Panel discussion
  • 10.00am -10.30am Q&A
  • 10.30am -11.00am Networking

Booking and further information

To register, please go to the Eventbrite page here.

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