BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW
Join us on Thursday 19th January for our Main Conference at Manchester Metropolitan University in Manchester City Centre, starting with Breakfast networking at 8am and lasting late into the night at our evening party!
If you have capacity, why don’t you join on of our two fringe events, Carbon Literacy Training is on Wednesday 18th to improve your Climate Knowledge and gain a new accreditation. Or Friday 20th we are heading into the incredible Peak District National Park for a day of connection, nature and networking.
Please choose your ticket type below and we look forward to seeing you in January!
FRESHWALKS HIKE
Swapping Manchester’s knowledge corridor for the open pastures and wild moorland of the Peak District, we hope you’ll be able to switch off for the day to reconnect with nature, benefit from the fresh air and reflect upon an inspiring time at the Summit.
We’ll move at a relaxed pace so you can enjoy the fabulous scenery and each other’s company, and to help foster a spirit of collaboration for the future. Our partner Freshwalks run’s regular public and private hikes for U.K Business Leaders and organisations to connect and network in nature. We will have fully trained Mountain Leaders supporting us on this Hike.
09:30 Please take the 09:42 train from Manchester Piccadilly M60 7RA to arrive in Edale at 10:31.
10:30 Walk begins
16:00 Return from walk
16:00 Networking drinks at Ramblers Inn
Parking: Those driving should look to arrive from 10:15 and park in Edale Village Hall car park - parking costs £6 for the day and requires coins. Please gather near the toilet facilities in the above car park.
Dogs are welcome
We expect to be back in Edale between 15:30 and 16:00 where we'll head to the Rambler Inn next to the train station for food and refreshments.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Walkers will need sturdy walking boots or shoes, layered clothing and waterproofs just in case though we'll update on the weather forecast closer to the walk. You should also bring drinking water and a packed lunch.
CONFERENCE DAY
A full programme of insightful keynote speeches from thought-leaders and innovators at Manchester Metropolitan University in Manchester City Centre
Main Stage Panel discussions, Catalyst Conversations and workshops with exhibition zone.
Full access to The Better Business Summit including breakfast networking, refreshments, sustainably sourced hot buffet plant based lunch and evening networking drinks.
08:00- 09:00 Breakfast Networking
09:30 Opening Speech
09:30 - 16:30 Full Conference Schedule
12:30 - 13:30 Lunch Break
15:10 - 15:30 Afternoon Break
16:30 - 17:00 Closing Speech
17:00 - 21:00 Evening Networking Event at Canvas 1 Circle Square, Oxford Rd, Manchester, M1 7FS
The event is followed by People, Planet, Pint at Canvas, Manchester. No need to register just turn up!
Carbon Literacy Training
Join us for a full one-day accredited Carbon Literacy training course by betternotstop designed for those working within professional services, who want to make a positive change and take action on climate change through their job role.
This course is aimed specifically at those in the professional services industries, and will take you from the basics of climate science, and what is happening with the climate emergency; through to how this will impact everyone, enabling you to pledge relevant carbon reducing actions in your life, work & industry.
Lunch and refreshments are included. After completing the course, you’ll be required to complete a Participant Evidence form which will then be sent to the Carbon Literacy Project for approval. Once the form has been approved you will receive your certificate.
Venue: HOME Manchester 2 Tony Wilson Place, M15 4FN
08:45 Arrival and refreshments
09:00 - 17:00 Carbon Literacy for professionals training course (lunch included)
17:00 Event Close