Join Ben Tolhurst and Samantha Cooper for an urgent and thought-provoking talk on the Business Declares Manifesto, a call to action for businesses navigating the complexities of the polycrisis. As we face escalating global risks, including climate change and social inequality, this manifesto lays out a renewed set of commitments for businesses to embrace as part of the solution, not the problem.

In 1869 a 4,030km Inland Customs Line ran across the length of India, to enforce a salt tax. Within seven years, a famine engulfed India and between six and ten million people starved to death due to poor British food policies like this. Hannah Cox plans to run the entire length in just 100 days, finishing at her Dad's childhood home in Calcutta. Her aim is to raise £1,000,000 for communities impacted by climate change. Project Salt Run highlights that when we take more than we need, we compromise the ability of future generations to meet their needs.

She is not an athlete, simply someone who wants to show that we can all do something outside of our comfort zone to help those that need it the most. Learn more about this challenge and the incredible story of how it came about.

Join John Lever for an inspiring and unconventional look at the lessons learned from building Dark Woods Coffee, a business that has made impact its core. In this talk, John will share what he has learnt as the surprising business insights and strategies that have driven the company’s success, from sourcing beans with a commitment to sustainability to building a brand that stands for more than just coffee.

Supported by Following the Footprints, an independent volunteer-led platform, powered by people working on climate. They dig into how consumer goods brands are innovating to be more sustainable. Inject some inspiration into your inbox by signing up to their weekly newsletter here: https://read.followingthefootprints.com/

Katya Willems is offering free 15 minute 1:1 EFT sessions at the Horizon Stage on Wednesday and Thursday in the lunch breaks. Book here

EFT is great for lightening and overcoming all sorts of emotional blocks - eg procrastination, self doubt, anxiety, anger, people pleasing + lack of boundaries. It's also a brilliant confidence booster. So perfect for smoothing out those nerves at a two day Summit.

The way EFT works is by tapping gently on meridian (or pressure) points around the body which then send calming signals to the amygdala (the part of the brain that processes emotions).

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Join Founder of Eternal Flame Ken Dunn for a 15-minute exploration of how a $150 million investment in Nigeria’s Agonrin Sea Beach project is set to impact some of the 2.3 billion people who still cook over open fires. By providing Eco Cook Bags, renewable energy, and creating a sustainable eco-city, this initiative has the potential to transform lives, reduce carbon footprints, and empower local communities. Ken will question why such impactful solutions are not being more widely adopted and challenge the global development system’s reluctance to scale simple, life-saving innovations.

Join Gareth Presch as he unveils his groundbreaking plans to attract investment into Manchester, helping drive the future of global health and innovation. Learn how WHIS is transforming healthcare through innovation and is working to support Manchester becoming a the city and a hub for health and sustainable development, aligning with his mission at the World Health Innovation Summit to connect business with societal impact. Gareth will challenge the status quo, advocating for a shift towards investing in cities that are not just growing but innovating in health, sustainability, and economic resilience.

No panels, but what if we called it a Hannel? A bunch of Hannah's talking.

Join us for an inspiring screening of ACTionism, a thought-provoking film by Re-Action Collective, starring Ellie Meredith. This film explores the power of coming together and shifting from passive consumers to active citizens—showing how collective action can drive real change. Including a Q&A with the Re-Action Collective and their filmmaker, running over the creative process and the journey behind the film.

Through a compelling narrative, ACTionism emphasizes the importance of doing things with others, not to others, and how finding your community of like-minded individuals can amplify your impact. Following the screening, Ellie Meredith will take part in a Q&A, offering insight into the creative process behind the film, the themes of collective action, and the journey to inspire people to make a difference together.