Don’t go anywhere! Remain in the room after the keynote and enjoy a glass of bubbly before the award ceremony that follows.

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Moderator: Cathy Runciman (EarthPercent)

Speakers: Brian Eno, Jarvis Cocker

Sponsored by EarthPercent

Keynote Conversation with Brian Eno & Jarvis Cocker's "Biophobia"

EarthPercent Hour sees the fantastic Brian Eno return to GEI and Pulp frontman and radio presenter Jarvis Cocker drop in to present “Biophobia.” The Keynote Conversation is hosted by EarthPercent’s Cathy Runciman. Expect some scintillating chat. Definitely not an event to miss!

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Moderator: Dale Vince OBE (Ecotricity / Forest Green Rovers FC)

Speakers: Louis VI (Nature Ain't A Luxury), Sam Lee (Singing With Nightingales), Fay Milton (Music Declares Emergency)

We’re increasingly disconnected from nature, from each other, and from the political systems that govern and determine everything. Meanwhile, the climate crisis charges onward…

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Speaker: Louis VI (Nature Ain't A Luxury)

Rapper/multi-instrumentalist/activist Louis VI talks about how music/art/film and embracing our inner geek is the new tool to reconnecting with nature as a species and bringing those left out, particularly from the Black & Brown diaspora, into climate crisis action in a more authentic and relatable way.

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Moderator: Dale Vince (Ecotricity / Forest Green Rovers F.C.)

Speakers: Andy Mead (Instagrid), Andy Hibberd (Ecotricity / Grid Faeries), Claire O'Neill (A Greener Future), Craig Hardeman (Power Logistics)

At GEI15 we addressed moving award from fossil fuels. A clear need for grid connections, battery and hybrid technology, energy efficiencies and proper spec'ing are key. So what's happened in the last year? What options are available to festivals and outdoor events, from funding, to support, to technology? We hear from green energy and battery technology experts Ecotricity, Grid Faeries and Instagrid.

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Moderator: John Robb (Louder Than War)

Speakers: Carol Scott (TAIT), Pauline Bourdon (Team Love / Soliphilia), Zarya Vrabcheva (Stufish Entertainment Architects)

What do we have in our toolbox today to design stages that mitigate the use of virgin materials, reduce emissions, and start working to the circular economy? What are the pinch points that hold us back and how do we overcome them? What are the new technologies and materials that we should explore and research to help green our stages?…

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Moderator: Patricia Yagüe (Live Nation)

Speakers: Carol Scott (TAIT / LIVE Green), Ross Patel (Whole Entertainment, Music Manager Forum), Tom Schroeder (Wasserman)

The days of sustainability being ‘a nice thing to do (if you have the time/the inclination/can be bothered)’ are very much a thing of the past. We’ve created and executed voluntary green riders, standards, and schemes for nearly two decades.

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Moderator: John Langford (AEG)

Speakers: Sam Booth (AEG Europe), Mark Stevenson (CUR8), Claire O'Neill (A Greener Future)

In the week before GEI, The O2 will host the world's first carbon-removed gig, featuring The 1975 in partnership with AGF and carbon-removal experts CUR8. These pilot events will use a portfolio of carbon-removal methods to physically extract the carbon generated by the events from the atmosphere and durably store it out of harm’s way…

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Moderator: Jamal Chalabi (A Greener Future / Backlash Productions)

Speakers: Professor Richard Betts (Met Office), Alexandra von Samson (Safety & Security Consultant), Cara Webster-Whiteside (PreviseEvents)

Extreme weather events are increasing year on year due to climate change, with heatwaves and heavy rainfall being particularly prevalent. Global warming is already at 1.3 degrees C and set to hit 1.5 around 2030…

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Moderators: Claire O'Neill (A Greener Future), Dr Teresa Moore (A Greener Future)

Join us in Room 1 for a welcome talk and official introduction to GEI16. Get acquainted with the conference agenda, meet fellow participants, and gain insights into what to expect during the event.

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