The UK GreenTech Catalyst Conference Comes to Leeds Digital Festival

The GreenTech Catalyst Conference is coming to Leeds Digital Festival on the 25th of April! Here's everything you need to know.

Leeds-based agency, Halston Group, is once again bringing their collaborative events to the tech world with The UK GreenTech Catalyst Conference.

Hosted in partnership with us: the Leeds Digital Festival, NEXUS (University of Leeds) and South Yorkshire Sustainability Week, The UK GreenTech Catalyst Conference focuses on how industry and GreenTech professionals alike can grow and integrate sustainable technologies within their business, amplifying their growth throughout the oncoming years.

The Importance of GreenTech

In 2022, Halston Group published an in-depth investigation into the technological advancements that are preventing climate change. The success and conversations born from this paper have inspired this industry event.

The UK GreenTech Catalyst Conference will demonstrate how businesses can incorporate sustainability and green technology into their core practices and showcase these commitments to their target audience. As customers, investors, and employees increasingly expect businesses to take action when it comes to their carbon and environmental footprint, businesses now more than ever need to innovate and be transparent on past and upcoming changes.

Incorporating sustainability into business practices is not just the right thing to do, but the smart thing to do.

To support this greener journey, The UK GreenTech Catalyst Conference caters to both GreenTech businesses and professionals who work in heavy industries that are on the cusp of transformation, with two separate but tailored sessions for each group broken down into a morning and afternoon track, ensuring all attendees will leave with a new perspective on the impact of GreenTech.

Key Speakers at the UK GreenTech Catalyst Conference

There are multiple industry-leading speakers already confirmed to be speaking at The GreenTech Catalyst Conference, each of them bringing unique insights to attendees.

The day will be kicked off by keynote speaker Mike Kefford, UKI Principal IBM Sustainability Software, who will speak on the challenges IBM is facing in the new era of GreenTech. He will also explain how IBM is proactively tackling them and how you can take inspiration from the environmental innovations coming out of one of the world’s leaders in technology.

Other notable speakers include:

These speakers will be sharing their insights at workshops and panels that will take place over the course of the day.

Morning Track: GreenTech Focus

The first track on The GreenTech Catalyst Conference has been crafted to give value to growing GreenTech businesses and support them on their growth and adoption journey.

The first talk on this track is a collaborative workshop, called GreenTech Growth, featuring route-to-market experts and CEOs with first-hand experience in tackling the biggest challenges in the industry.

This is followed by a panel, called How to Attract Investment, which focuses on securing funding with investors and giving you practical advice on propelling your fundraising efforts.

Finally, the morning track concludes with a session, Business Support for GreenTech’s, which will feature local policymakers and business support initiatives who will outline the resources available to help your GreenTech business flourish. There will also be ample networking time for those looking to further their contacts within the industry.

Afternoon Track: Industry Focus

The second track, taking place in the afternoon, looks at energy-hungry industries to see how they can implement GreenTech solutions to build a more sustainable future for their business.

Similar to the morning track, the afternoon will open with a workshop called Elevating Your Sustainable Practices and will feature leaders from energy-intensive industries who will share their experiences es in implementing holistic sustainability strategies across their operations.

The second panel, Eco Innovators, focuses on innovative technologies and showcases solutions from leading providers that empower industries to build a more sustainable future.

Bringing the day to a close is the final panel, Funding Your Sustainable Tech Purchase. This panel aims to offer guidance on accessing grants, funding, and further resources to help you implement GreenTech solutions into your business.

How to Get Your Ticket

To get your ticket to The UK GreenTech Catalyst Conference and see the full speaker run down, visit our Eventbrite booking page.

Alternatively, if you want to view all the details of the event, head over to the Halston Group page.

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