Presenter: Alex Fintoni (A Greener Future)

In autumn, AGF released a report demonstrating the carbon impact of festivals and the significant impact that food and drink can have alongside transport on an event’s footprint. During this session, the findings from the last 12 months of AGF assessments and carbon footprints will be revealed, including practical measures, biodiversity actions, and policy.

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Moderator: Vikki Chapman (Live Nation UK & Ireland)

Speaker: Clive Phillips (Greenbox Events)

Working with festival heavyweights such as Kendal Calling, Shambala, Love Saves the Day, as well as sports and cultural events all over the UK, Greenbox Events have a wealth of experience in managing event waste and most importantly, pride themselves on site segregation and maximising recycling and composting rates. Don't miss this whistle-stop look at the dos and the don'ts and the best methods and advice for reducing waste and maximising recycling.

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Moderator: Vikki Chapman (Live Nation UK & Ireland)

Speakers: Glenn Lyons (Mott MacDonald / University of West of England)

Nearly half of all brand-new cars sold in the UK last year were petrol- or diesel-powered-only and will remain in our car fleet until the late 2030s. So, is 50% enough? Is the glass half full or half empty when addressing transport decarbonisation? Is the transition rapid or too slow?…

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Moderator: Adrian Bossey (Falmouth University)

Speakers: Jane Lovell (Canterbury Christ Church University), Andrew Lansley (University of Glocestershire), Dimitri Lera (Edge Hotel School - University of Essex)

The AEME (Association of Event Management Educators) returns to GEI, bringing together a panel of academics to discuss the sustainable employability skills for current and future generations of festival and event managers.

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Moderator: Dominique Palmer (Climate Justice Activist/ Speaker, Storyteller/ Writer/ Advocate)

Speakers: Blaine Harrison (Mystery Jets), Feimatta Conteh (Arts Council England), Harry (Angharad) Jones (Team Love / Accessible Events).

There are more than 1 billion disabled people in the global population. Disabled people will experience the impact of climate change more than other groups because the solutions that enable access and support environmental sustainability can often oppose one another…

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Speakers: Farah Ahmed (Julie’s Bicycle), Dr Teresa Moore (A Greener Future)

Farah Ahmed and Teresa Moore introduce the results of a joint research project between AIE, AGF, and JB, which explores how disabled people’s access to music and live events can be environmentally sustainable

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Moderator: Dr Teresa Moore (A Greener Future)

Speakers: Em Weirdigan (Green Gathering), Jak Hill (Green Gathering), Steve Muggeridge (Green Gathering)

We reveal the findings of new research carried out by The Green Gathering in association with A Greener Future and ask whether green festivals positively influence audience behaviours beyond the festival itself. The presentation includes a case study from the award-winning UK Festival Green Gathering.

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Moderator: Abena Fairweather (Legacy Events)

Speakers: Ellie Kinney (Conflict and Environment Observatory)

More than 5% of global emissions are linked to militaries although countries continue to hide the true scale. But the climate costs of war and militaries can no longer be ignored…

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Moderator: Abena Fairweather (Legacy Marketplace)

Speakers: Andrew Bishop (Reclaim Audio Ltd / GreenWaves), Sigrid Svedberg (EVLR International AB / FibreStrap), Damien Taylor (ChefChain), Tom Bailey (Take The Jump), Vince Fueg (Fluctuations)

GEI delegates present their innovative start-ups, businesses, or inventions to help solve our climate conundrums. This session brings you the latest ideas and technologies driving sustainability in unique ways…

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Moderator: Sangeeta Waldron (Serendipity PR & Media Ltd)

Speakers: Julia Davies (Patriotic Millionaires UK)

The richest 1% are responsible for 16% of global emissions – almost five times more than the whole of the UK events industry. The extremely wealthy, including popstars, sports personalities, music industry moguls etc, are in a prime position to make a difference and stand up for a better future for us all…

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Moderator: Sangeeta Waldron (Serendipity PR & Media Ltd)

Speakers: Luke Howell (Hope Solutions), Ed Collins (InfluenceMap), Ella McWilliam (Full Fat)

How do we distinguish between those sponsors working for the good and those who are perpetuating destructive systems such as fossil fuel exploration, extraction, and intensive animal agriculture?…

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