Dive into the North’s dynamic conference programme

The conference at Reset Connect North 2026 united regional businesses, investors and government bodies with the tools and partnerships needed to lead the green industrial revolution, spotlighting the North's strengths in innovation, clean energy and infrastructure to unlock new opportunities for collaboration, growth and jobs.

This year’s programme featured two main stages, two show floor hubs, VIP Workshops & Roundtables and Pitch & Invest Programme.

Together, these elements delivered a powerful mix of keynotes and panels, interactive show floor sessions, collaborative workshops and roundtables plus live start-up pitches with real-time investor engagement.

Each designed to inspire action, spark collaboration and accelerate change.

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VIP Workshops & roundtables (opens in a new tab)

Pitch & invest programme (opens in a new tab)

Main stages

Reset Connect North 2026 featured two headline stages packed with powerful keynotes, panel discussions and real-world case studies, showcasing how businesses and cities are driving the North's green transition.

Transforming Business & Industry Stage 📍Pearl Suite 

Discover strategies to decarbonise operations, future-proof supply chains, and align sustainability with growth. Sessions explore investment trends, digital sustainability and the green skills shaping the region’s economy.

Transforming Cities & Communities Stage 📍 Bury Theatre 

Explore how local authorities and urban leaders are creating future-ready, climate-resilient places through clean transport, retrofit innovation and regional collaboration for system change.

Main stages Reset Connect North

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Transforming Cities & Communities Stage

Day 1

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09:00
  1. Doors open
    Bury Theatre (Ground Floor)
    10 mins
09:10
  1. Official RCN Welcome
    Bury Theatre (Ground Floor)
    5 mins
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Tracy Brabin
    Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire - West Yorkshire Combined Authority
09:15
  1. Opening Keynote Panel - The Power of Place Leadership, Investment and Growth
    Bury Theatre (Ground Floor)
    35 mins
    Moderator
    Speaker image for Phil Murden
    Phil Murden, Office Senior Partner, Leeds - KPMG
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Tracy Brabin
    Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire - West Yorkshire Combined Authority
    Speaker image for Susan Aitken
    Susan Aitken, Leader - Glasgow City Council
10:00
  1. KPMG keynote Panel - Reframing Sustainability: Building Resilience & Driving Growth
    Bury Theatre (Ground Floor)
    60 mins
    This panel will explore how forward-looking organisations are beginning to reframe sustainability, both through the lens of business resilience and as a driver of innovation, growth and competitive ad …
    Moderator
    Speaker image for Richard Andrews
    Richard Andrews, Head of Sustainability - KPMG
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Jerome Baddley
    Jerome Baddley, Sustainability Director - Center Parcs
    Speaker image for Bibi Rodgers Hunt
    Bibi Rodgers Hunt, Head of Sustainability - Quorn Foods
    Speaker image for Mark Lee
    Mark Lee, CEO - Deep Green
    Speaker image for Lewis Richards
    Lewis Richards, CTO, Energy - Microsoft
11:00
  1. Shaping Resilient, Sustainable Cities for Thriving Communities
    Bury Theatre (Ground Floor)
    60 mins
    This panel looks at how cities such as Leeds and Manchester are leading the way in sustainable urban development. The discussion will explore green infrastructure, low-carbon transport, energy-efficie …
    Moderator
    Speaker image for Stuart Leslie
    Stuart Leslie, Director - Local Authority Advisory and Lending - National Wealth Fund
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Christopher Hammond
    Christopher Hammond, CEO - UK100
    Speaker image for Amy House
    Amy House, Director - Green Economy
    Speaker image for John Reed
    John Reed, Interim SRO for Mass Transit - West Yorkshire Combined Authority
    Speaker image for Katie Dye
    Katie Dye, Councillor - Leeds City Council Climate Emergency Advisory Committee
12:15
  1. The Warm Homes Plan Driving Consumer Engagement
    Bury Theatre (Ground Floor)
    60 mins
    With the government's Warm Homes Plan now a reality, this panel will get to the heart of the challenge: how do we unlock the investment and consumer buy-in needed to deliver on its ambitious goals? Mo …
    Moderator
    Speaker image for Laura Sharp
    Laura Sharp, Director - Customer & Digital - KPMG
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Jim Bennett
    Jim Bennett, Low Carbon Director - Octopus Energy
    Speaker image for David Glew
    David Glew, Director of the Leeds Sustainability Institute - Leeds Beckett University
    Speaker image for Jess McNeill
    Jess McNeill, Head of Home Energy West Yorkshire - West Yorkshire Combined Authority
    Speaker image for Andrew Spencer
    Andrew Spencer, Strategic Solutions & Partnerships Director - Equans UK & Ireland
14:00
  1. Understanding GB Energy's Role in Britain's Energy Transition
    Bury Theatre (Ground Floor)
    25 mins
    In this fireside chat, KPMG’s Vice Chair and Head of Energy & Natural Resources, Simon Virley CB, sits down with Paul Addison, Director of Policy & External Affairs at GB Energy, to unpack the organis …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Paul Addison
    Paul Addison, Director of Policy & External Affairs - GB Energy
14:30
  1. The Electric Revolution Transforming Transport for a Zero-Emission Future
    Bury Theatre (Ground Floor)
    60 mins
    The UK’s shift to electric transport is accelerating across private, commercial and public fleets. This panel explores how innovation, infrastructure and policy are enabling the change, from urban bus …
    Moderator
    Speaker image for James Murray
    James Murray, Editor-in-Chief - Business Green
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Julia Meek
    Julia Meek, Director of Bus and Coach - UK - Zenobē
    Speaker image for Charles Wood
    Charles Wood, Deputy Director of Policy - Energy UK
    Speaker image for Andrew Hickford
    Andrew Hickford, Senior Project Manager in Climate, Energy & Green Spaces - Leeds City Council
15:45
  1. Building a Sustainable Food Future and Resilient Supply Chains
    Bury Theatre (Ground Floor)
    60 mins
    This panel explores the critical challenges shaping sustainable food systems and supply chains. Panelists will examine how climate change is affecting agricultural productivity and food security, alon …
    Moderator
    Speaker image for Sebastian Munden
    Sebastian Munden, Chair - WRAP
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Yeshna Mistry
    Yeshna Mistry, Sustainability Manager - Myton Food Group
    Speaker image for Bibi Rodgers Hunt
    Bibi Rodgers Hunt, Head of Sustainability - Quorn Foods
    Speaker image for Cassandra Hayward
    Cassandra Hayward, Post-Doctoral Researcher - Advanced Food Innovation Centre - Sheffield Hallam University
16:45
  1. Day 1 Closing Keynote
    Bury Theatre (Ground Floor)
    15 mins
17:00
  1. Small99's People, Planet, Pint™: Susty Meetup
    White Cloth Hall
    120 mins
    Join us for an informal end-of-day sustainability meetup for the Reset Connect North community with just People, Planet, Pint™. at the White Cloth Hall  (27 Crown Street, Leeds, LS2 7DA)

Day 2

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09:00
  1. Doors open
    Bury Theatre (Ground Floor)
    10 mins
09:10
  1. Opening Keynote - Collaborative procurement for clean growth
    Bury Theatre (Ground Floor)
    15 mins
    Innovation thrives not just on great ideas, but on the ecosystems that enable them. That’s why West Yorkshire Combined Authority and Innovate UK Business Connect have come together to pilot a Net Zero …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Vincent McCabe
    Vincent McCabe, Policy & Partnerships Lead (Green Economy) - West Yorkshire Combined Authority
    Speaker image for Kevin Ward
    Kevin Ward, Knowledge Transfer Manager - Innovate UK Business Connect
09:30
  1. Keynote Panel - How Regional Stakeholders are using Investment to enhance Community Development and Nature Recovery
    Bury Theatre (Ground Floor)
    40 mins
    Moderator
    Speaker image for Jonathan Wragg
    Jonathan Wragg, Co-Founder & CEO - LTT Group
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Clare Ollerenshaw
    Clare Ollerenshaw, Project Manager - Nature - West Midlands Combined Authority
    Speaker image for Mark Burley
    Mark Burley, Social Value & Partnership Manager - Keepmoat
10:15
  1. Keynote - From global climate science to national local climate action
    Bury Theatre (Ground Floor)
    20 mins
    This talk will cover the most recent climate trends and global policy after the climate Summit in Belém at the end of last year. It will cover UK progress , the role of the UK Climate Change Committee …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Piers Forster CBE
    Piers Forster CBE, Director - Priestley Centre for Climate Futures / Member - Climate Change Committee
11:00
  1. How Innovation is Driving Economic Growth in Northern Cities
    Bury Theatre (Ground Floor)
    60 mins
    The transition to a zero-emissions economy by 2050 demands unprecedented innovation, with over a third of the emission reductions relying on technologies not yet commercially available. This panel exp …
    Moderator
    Speaker image for Natalie Allen
    Natalie Allen, Head of Business Partnerships - Leeds Beckett University
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Ed Whiting
    Ed Whiting, Chief Executive - Leeds City Council
    Speaker image for Ste Garlick
    Ste Garlick, Strategic and Advisory Lead for Decarbonisation & Retrofit | AECB Expert Advisor - BDP
    Speaker image for Ryan Case
    Ryan Case, Public Affairs and Corporate Communications Manager (Europe) - Starship Technologies
    Speaker image for Sarah Tulip
    Sarah Tulip, Digital Ambassador - And Then Consulting
12:15
  1. Collaborative Flood Management for a Climate Resilient Future
    Bury Theatre (Ground Floor)
    60 mins
    The North of the UK is facing increasingly severe flood risks due to climate change, from heavy rainfall and river surges to rising seas and overwhelmed urban drainage systems. Addressing these challe …
    Moderator
    Speaker image for Irantzu Lexartza-Artza
    Irantzu Lexartza-Artza, Senior Scientist - Arup
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Alex Martin
    Alex Martin, Head of Environmental Risk - Admiral
    Speaker image for Jonathan Moxon
    Jonathan Moxon, Executive Manager - Flood Risk & Climate Resilience - Leeds City Council
    Speaker image for James Morgan
    James Morgan, Project Manager - United Infrastructure
    Speaker image for Nick Sellwood
    Nick Sellwood, Programme Director - Northern Forest - The Woodland Trust
14:00
  1. Keynote - The Economic Prize of Innovation & Transformation
    Bury Theatre (Ground Floor)
    15 mins
    Mandy Ridyard is the Mayor’s Business Advisor, Chair of Space Hub Yorkshire and Financial Director of Produmax . She will explore how leading the transition to low-carbon goods and services can streng …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Mandy Ridyard
    Mandy Ridyard, Chief Business Advisor to the Mayor of West Yorkshire. Financial Director - Produmax. Chair Space Hub Yorkshire. - West Yorkshire Combined Authority
14:30
  1. Driving Arts, Media and Creativity Outside the M25
    Bury Theatre (Ground Floor)
    60 mins
    The UK has long been home to creative hubs beyond London, from world-class media production to thriving arts and cultural sectors.  This panel explores how regional arts and media initiatives, through …
    Moderator
    Speaker image for Rebecca Ball
    Rebecca Ball, Area Director North - Arts Council England
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Phillip Holdgate
    Phillip Holdgate, Head of Production Sustainability - ITV
    Speaker image for Daniel Bates
    Daniel Bates, Director - Bradford 2025, UK City of Culture
    Speaker image for Beatrice Neumann
    Beatrice Neumann, Head of Skills and Industry Engagement - Screen Yorkshire
    Speaker image for Terry Roberts
    Terry Roberts, Environmental Sustainability Manager - Edinburgh International Festival
15:45
  1. Can Sport Score on Sustainability?
    Bury Theatre (Ground Floor)
    60 mins
    Northern sports clubs from rugby and football to cricket are embedding sustainability into operations and fan engagement, inspired by initiatives like the RFL’s “More Than A Sport” strategy, demonstra …
    Moderator
    Speaker image for Dom Goggins
    Dom Goggins, CEO - BASIS
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Helen Pheby
    Helen Pheby, Head of Culture, Heritage and Sport - West Yorkshire Combined Authority
    Speaker image for Jonny Dowler
    Jonny Dowler, Sustainability Officer - Rugby Football League
    Speaker image for Thom Rawson
    Thom Rawson, Sustainability Lead - Leeds United FC
    Speaker image for Bolu Fagborun
    Bolu Fagborun, Board Director - Fagborun Ltd
16:45
  1. Closing Keynote - This is an emergency. Here's how to build a green and prosperous West Yorkshire
    Bury Theatre (Ground Floor)
    15 mins
    A climate emergency demands bold local action, and West Yorkshire has the tools and know-how to lead. Drawing on 25 years of research, Prof Paul Chatterton explores what this might mean in practice wh …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Paul Chatterton
    Paul Chatterton, Professor of Urban Futures - University of Leeds

Transforming Business & Industry Stage

Day 1

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09:00
  1. Doors open
    Pearl Suite (First Floor)
    10 mins
11:15
  1. How Can Businesses Turn Sustainability into Opportunities?
    Pearl Suite (First Floor)
    60 mins
    Today’s challenge isn’t just about cutting carbon, it's about gaining a competitive edge.  Join us to hear from businesses leading the charge to net zero and decarbonisation. We'll explore how they’re …
    Moderator
    Speaker image for Euan West
    Euan West, Head of UK Regions - KPMG
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Rishi Jain
    Rishi Jain, Director of Impact - Liverpool Football Club
    Speaker image for Michelle Cooper
    Michelle Cooper, International Trade Adviser - Department for Business & Trade
    Speaker image for Tom Patterson
    Tom Patterson, Senior Agency Partner & Sustainability Lead - Channel 4
12:30
  1. Powering Industry for a Flexible Renewable Energy Future
    Pearl Suite (First Floor)
    60 mins
    The North of England is central to the UK’s energy transition, from offshore wind on the Humber to hydrogen innovation in Teesside and smart grid trials in Manchester. Rising demand from electrifying …
    Moderator
    Speaker image for Beth Hebditch
    Beth Hebditch, Head of Policy - Carbon Capture & Storage Association (CCSA)
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Noel Collings
    Noel Collings, Head of Net Zero & Energy - West Yorkshire Combined Authority
    Speaker image for Jeanette Whitaker
    Jeanette Whitaker, Associate Science Director - UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology
    Speaker image for Karl Smyth
    Karl Smyth - Enfinium
15:30
  1. Decarbonising the North’s Hard-to-Abate Industries for a Resilient Future
    Pearl Suite (First Floor)
    60 mins
    The North is home to some of the UK’s most iconic industries and energy-intensive industries. From the glass and steel that shape our world to the chemicals that power our future. These are more than …
    Moderator
    Speaker image for Chris Gilbert
    Chris Gilbert, Director - Decarbonisation Consulting Ltd
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Alasdair Dalzel-Job
    Alasdair Dalzel-Job, Technical Lead - Green Economy
    Speaker image for Rupert Bull
    Rupert Bull, CEO - The Disruption House
    Speaker image for Kate Lloyd
    Kate Lloyd, Civil Engineering Manager - Civil Engineering Contractors Association
    Speaker image for Dan Sadler
    Dan Sadler, Director of Scheme Delivery - Low Carbon Contracts Company & Electricity Settlements Company
17:00
  1. Small99's People, Planet, Pint™: Susty Meetup
    White Cloth Hall
    120 mins
    Join us for an informal end-of-day sustainability meetup for the Reset Connect North community with just People, Planet, Pint™. at the White Cloth Hall  (27 Crown Street, Leeds, LS2 7DA)

Day 2

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09:00
  1. Doors open
    Pearl Suite (First Floor)
    10 mins
09:40
  1. Keynote - Why don’t consumers engage with sustainable investing?
    Pearl Suite (First Floor)
    20 mins
    It isn’t because people don’t care about the planet — it’s because financial capability in the UK is uniquely poor - most people barely understand saving, pensions, or investing, so concepts like sust …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Dan Russell
    Dan Russell, Founder - Funkled
10:00
  1. Embodying Your Values: The Synergies Between Philanthropy and Sustainability
    Pearl Suite (First Floor)
    60 mins
    Philanthropy and impact investing are playing an increasingly important role in accelerating green development, as donors and investors look for more strategic ways to address environmental challenges …
    Moderator
    Speaker image for Juliet Valdinger
    Juliet Valdinger, Holistic Philanthropy Adviser - J Valdinger Consulting Ltd
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Nancy Bikson
    Nancy Bikson, Managing Director - Chapel & York
    Speaker image for Rachel Tomlins
    Rachel Tomlins, Head of Philanthropy - The Charity Service
    Speaker image for Cate Quentin
    Cate Quentin, Head of Wealth Management - Tribe Impact Capital
11:15
  1. Securing the Environment for Business in the North
    Pearl Suite (First Floor)
    60 mins
    The North boasts stunning landscapes, from the ancient woodlands of Otley Chevin to the restored wetlands of Wigan Flashes. These spaces are not just scenic; they are critical natural infrastructure t …
    Moderator
    Speaker image for Bruce Howard
    Bruce Howard, Director - Ecosystems Knowledge Network
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Phoebe Tucker
    Phoebe Tucker, Senior Nature Associate - Green Finance Institute
    Speaker image for Mark Cunliffe-Lister
    Mark Cunliffe-Lister, Owner - The Swinton Estate
    Speaker image for Will Lockhart
    Will Lockhart, Deputy Director for Nature Markets and Investment - DEFRA
    Speaker image for Hannah Eskell
    Hannah Eskell, Senior Nature Manager - Aviva
12:30
  1. A Green Patient is a Healthy Patient - Investing in Health Through Sustainability
    Pearl Suite (First Floor)
    60 mins
    A healthier planet supports healthier people and healthier patients reduce pressure on healthcare systems. In the North of England, where health inequalities are often greatest, investing in green hea …
    Moderator
    Speaker image for Helena Vesty
    Helena Vesty, NHS, Social Care and Patients Reporter - Manchester Evening News
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Esther Smith
    Esther Smith, Senior Adviser Health and Environment - Natural England
    Speaker image for Cliff Shelton
    Cliff Shelton, Consultant Anaesthetist - Wythenshawe Hospital Manchester
    Speaker image for Laura Turnbull
    Laura Turnbull, Chief People Officer - Pharmacy2U
14:45
  1. Skills, Innovation and Opportunity for Green Jobs and Global Impact
    Pearl Suite (First Floor)
    60 mins
    The transition to a low-carbon economy is creating new career paths for young people, from hands-on green skills to high-tech innovation. As global markets invest in climate solutions, Northern cities …
    Moderator
    Speaker image for Sarah Mukherjee
    Sarah Mukherjee, CEO - Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP)
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Fiona Bolam
    Fiona Bolam, Chief Officer for Economy and Skills - Leeds City Council
    Speaker image for Kim Schoppink
    Kim Schoppink, Europe Regional Lead - SBTi
    Speaker image for Olivia Partington
    Olivia Partington, Engagement Lead - Climate School
    Speaker image for Chris Hewett
    Chris Hewett, CEO - Solar Energy UK
16:00
  1. ClimateTech Investment Fueling the Next Wave of Northern Start-Ups and Scale-Ups
    Pearl Suite (First Floor)
    60 mins
    The entrepreneurial spirit of net-zero innovation is thriving outside London, with start-ups and scale-ups in clean energy, smart mobility and green manufacturing developing breakthrough technologies …
    Moderator
    Speaker image for James Cole
    James Cole, Chief Innovation Officer - Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL)
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Nic Spicer
    Nic Spicer, Director - mc2 Transition Partners Ltd
    Speaker image for Nima Farighi
    Nima Farighi, Managing Director - Aroco Impact Capital
    Speaker image for Roland Harwood
    Roland Harwood, Co-Founder & Board Member - Climate Tech Supercluster
    Speaker image for Agnes Czako
    Agnes Czako, CEO and Founder - Airex

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Show floor hubs

Located within the Reset Connect North 2026 exhibition, the Innovation Hub and Finance & Investment Hub, offered hands-on learning, live demonstrations and networking opportunities focused on the core challenges and opportunities of the green economy.

Innovation Hub 📍 Exhibition Hall 

Discover sector-specific tools and technologies to cut emissions, explore circular economy and sustainable supply chain solutions. Connect with experts driving scalable green business models whilst highlighting talent and training pathways for green jobs.

Finance & Investment Hub 📍 Exhibition Hall 

Sponsored by FUNKLED

Explore how finance is driving the transition to a sustainable economy. Sessions examine impact investing trends, innovative financial instruments and the regulatory changes shaping responsible markets, equipping participants to future-proof portfolios and scale climate-aligned capital.

Innovation Hub Reset Connect North

Innovation Hub

Day 1

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  1. How to Deliver on Ambitions for Sustainable and Circular Housing
    Innovation Hub (Ground Floor)
    30 mins
    Sustainable and circular features are desirable and sometimes mandated requirements for new developments - whilst initial strategy may be ambitious (we know what we should do), barriers to delivery st …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Amira Damji
    Amira Damji, Director - Additive Sustainability
    Speaker image for Ste Garlick
    Ste Garlick, Strategic and Advisory Lead for Decarbonisation & Retrofit | AECB Expert Advisor - BDP
    Speaker image for Jonathan Wilson
    Jonathan Wilson, Managing Director - Citu
11:30
  1. Sensing Leeds: Shaping the Future of Urban Environmental Data
    Innovation Hub (Ground Floor)
    30 mins
    Join us for an inspiring session as we unveil Sensing Leeds, an innovative digital platform set to transform how we understand and shape our urban environment. Discover how a new, open-access web-port …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Jim McQuaid
    Jim McQuaid, Atmospheric Scientist - The Institute of Climate and Atmospheric Science at University of Leeds
    Speaker image for Jim Parker
    Jim Parker, Reader - Leeds Sustainability Institute at Leeds Beckett University
    Speaker image for David Blaney
    David Blaney, Head of Engineering - SimAnalytica
12:00
  1. Harnessing Technology for Energy Optimisation
    Innovation Hub (Ground Floor)
    30 mins
    How the use of digital tools, smart systems and data-driven insights to reduce energy waste, improve efficiency and lower operating costs. By integrating technologies such as IoT sensors, AI‑powered a …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for John Swallow
    John Swallow, Managing Director - TEST Consulting
12:30
  1. The Role of Consultants and Software in Corporate Carbon Accounting
    Innovation Hub (Ground Floor)
    30 mins
    As climate disclosures become mandatory and auditable, carbon accounting is rapidly increasing in complexity - particularly around scope 3, transparency and data assurance. While the market is crowded …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Javier Mateos
    Javier Mateos, Sales Manager - Carbon+Alt+Delete
    Speaker image for Susanna Jackson
    Susanna Jackson, Sustainability Manager and Lead Consultant - Beyondly
13:00
  1. From Strategy to Delivery: the Innovation Gap in Sustainability Teams
    Innovation Hub (Ground Floor)
    30 mins
    Most sustainability teams are being asked to do more than ever: Scope 3, supplier engagement, assurance, reporting, governance, Net Zero planning, tenders, and internal change. The problem is not ambi …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Jonathan Wragg
    Jonathan Wragg, Co-Founder & CEO - LTT Group
13:45
  1. From Lambda-K to Loofahs and Long-Hauls - Making Sustainability Land with Real People
    Innovation Hub (Ground Floor)
    30 mins
    Grab your sandwich or salad and join Clare for a lunchtime Innovation Hub session that swaps slides for stories and acronyms for something more human. Opening with a sharp, relatable piece on modern c …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Clare Townley
    Clare Townley, Eco-Poet & Creative Climate Communicator - Retrofits Of Laughter
14:30
  1. Nature’s Playbook: Designing Operating Models and Teams That Thrive
    Innovation Hub (Ground Floor)
    30 mins
    What if your next breakthrough in organisational design didn’t come from a business book—but from a beehive, coral reef, or flock of birds? Nature has been innovating for 3.8 billion years—quietly per …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Danielle Heward
    Danielle Heward, Founder - Optimo | Certified B
15:00
  1. What every growth-focused clean tech team needs from its website
    Innovation Hub (Ground Floor)
    30 mins
    Too many clean tech teams are held back by websites that aren’t built for scale. Slow to load. Hard to update. It should be driving growth, cutting carbon and scaling with your ambition. In this sessi …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Sam Taylor
    Sam Taylor, Co-founder - Madeby.studio
15:30
  1. Protecting Sustainable Inventions Cost Effectively
    Innovation Hub (Ground Floor)
    30 mins
    We will discuss how to best protect inventions in the environmental technology space, including software-based inventions. How do you keep associated costs down? The UK offers free acceleration under …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Sam Giles
    Sam Giles, Partner - Meissner Bolte UK
16:00
  1. The Power of Events Schools Engagement Programme: Inspiring the Next Generation of Event Professionals
    Innovation Hub (Ground Floor)
    60 mins
    This in-person session provides a practical briefing on The Power of Events Schools Engagement Programme, designed to connect professionals from across the entire events industry with young people in …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Sophie Beasor
    Sophie Beasor, Head of Operations and Engagement & Schools Engagement Programme - The Power of Events
17:00
  1. Small99's People, Planet, Pint™: Susty Meetup
    White Cloth Hall
    120 mins
    Join us for an informal end-of-day sustainability meetup for the Reset Connect North community with just People, Planet, Pint™. at the White Cloth Hall (27 Crown Street, Leeds, LS2 7DA)

Day 2

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  1. From Risk to Return: De-Risking Climate Mitigation in Emerging Markets
    Innovation Hub (Ground Floor)
    30 mins
    The global climate finance system is broken. Investors hold significant resources in climate capital, yet emerging markets, where the vast majority of the world's vulnerable people live, receive a fra …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Jonathan Chibafa
    Jonathan Chibafa, Founder & Chief Legal Officer - Forge ESG
11:30
  1. An Introduction to Carbon Footprint Measurement – what’s it all about?
    Innovation Hub (Ground Floor)
    30 mins
    Still wondering how to get through the noise of carbon footprints? This introductory session is perfect for anyone starting out on their sustainability journey and will be equally valuable to those wh …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for David Humphreys
    David Humphreys, Director - Green Circle Solutions
12:00
  1. Powering the Pennines: Why West Yorkshire is Winning on Climate Engagement
    Innovation Hub (Ground Floor)
    45 mins
    Across West Yorkshire, a new standard for organisational excellence is emerging. From major NHS trusts to leading private firms, local leaders are using Carbon Literacy training to bridge the gap betw …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Natalia Phipps
    Natalia Phipps, Head of Advocacy - The Carbon Literacy Project
    Speaker image for Anda Baumerte
    Anda Baumerte, Sustainability Manager - West Yorkshire Police
    Speaker image for Isaac Lassey
    Isaac Lassey, Policy Coordinator - West Yorkshire Combined Authority
    Speaker image for Jamie Saye
    Jamie Saye, Executive Director - SAIL
    Speaker image for Alison Tomlin
    Alison Tomlin, Head of Projects & Operations - Speak Carbon Collective
12:45
  1. GreenTech in Motion: How Saxony is Powering Germany’s Sustainable Future, and How You Can Get Involved
    Innovation Hub (Ground Floor)
    30 mins
    As Germany leads Europe’s transition toward a low-carbon economy, Saxony has emerged as one of the country’s most dynamic GreenTech regions, driving innovation in hydrogen, clean advanced manufacturin …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Saar De Breij
    Saar De Breij, UK Representative for the Free State of Saxony - Saxony Trade & Invest
13:45
  1. Changing Positions: creative writing as a tool to move the conversation
    Innovation Hub (Ground Floor)
    30 mins
    The sustainability debate can feel polarized at times. Based on experience working with stakeholders on opposite sides, this session explores how writing can be used as a tool to move people from entr …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Emily Diamand
    Emily Diamand, Advocacy Coordinator - Nature North
15:00
  1. So where's all the power coming from?
    Innovation Hub (Ground Floor)
    30 mins
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Ian Emberton
    Ian Emberton, Managing Director - Xerogrid
15:30
  1. And Where Is All the Power Going?
    Innovation Hub (Ground Floor)
    30 mins
    Energy efficiency has evolved beyond human behaviour change. Today, wireless IoT building control allows equipment to be monitored and optimised at a granular level - without the cost and complexity o …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Robert Conway
    Robert Conway, Commercial Director - Clearworld

Finance & Investment Hub

Day 1

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  1. A beginners guide to sustainable, responsible and ethical investment: principles and practice
    Finance & Investment Hub (Ground Floor)
    60 mins
    This will be an ‘open to all’ session on the main floor.   We will be aiming to give newcomers to the area a basic introduction – with plenty of time to ask questions This session will be in two parts …
    Moderator
    Speaker image for Julia Dreblow
    Julia Dreblow, Founder & CEO - SRI Services
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Will Slater
    Will Slater, Business Development Manager - King & Shaxson Asset Management
    Speaker image for Helen Tandy
    Helen Tandy, Partner - Castlefield
    Speaker image for Christopher Toy
    Christopher Toy, Head of Adviser Distribution, Partner - Tribe Impact Capital
12:00
  1. How to get investment ready, find investors, and close your next funding round
    Finance & Investment Hub (Ground Floor)
    30 mins
    Raising investment doesn’t have to feel like guesswork. In this session, Anthony Rose breaks down how to get truly investment-ready, attract the right investors, and run a funding process that builds …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Anthony Rose
    Anthony Rose, Founder & CEO - SeedLegals
15:30
  1. Consumer Engagement With Money
    Finance & Investment Hub (Ground Floor)
    30 mins
    How do consumers engage with money topics in the digital, AI world? From trawling search engines, to asking AI, through to wanting to speak to a real person and we delve into how people are, or aren't …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Buddy Keville
    Buddy Keville, Group Chair / Founder - TFAS Wealth
17:00
  1. Small99's People, Planet, Pint™: Susty Meetup
    White Cloth Hall
    120 mins
    Join us for an informal end-of-day sustainability meetup for the Reset Connect North community with just People, Planet, Pint™. at the White Cloth Hall (27 Crown Street, Leeds, LS2 7DA)

Day 2

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  1. The value of advice
    Finance & Investment Hub (Ground Floor)
    30 mins
    What is it like to get financial advice? Only 8.4% of UK adults get financial advice. So what are they benefiting from? And how can consumer sustainability views be reflected in the advice they get?
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Bradley Booth
    Bradley Booth, Board Director - ARK Financial Planning
11:30
  1. Can your money really change the world?
    Finance & Investment Hub (Ground Floor)
    30 mins
    A conversation with Julian Parrot, founder of Ethical Futures. For over 20 years Ethical Futures have been investing client money in line with their world views. We delve into the practicalities of pu …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Julian Parrott
    Julian Parrott, Origen Ethical Futures Ambassador - Origen Ethical Futures
12:30
  1. Researching Investment Possibilities
    Finance & Investment Hub (Ground Floor)
    30 mins
    How do you tell one investment fund from another? A conversation with Ken Rayner, co-founder of RSMR, a leading Yorkshire based research agency and portfolio manager that supports the work of hundreds …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Ken Rayner
    Ken Rayner, Director - Rayner Spencer Mills
13:00
  1. How an Investment Portfolio is run
    Finance & Investment Hub (Ground Floor)
    30 mins
    How does a professional portfolio manager invest other people's money? And how do you take into account the investment aims and goals of different clients? Delve into the world of day to day portfolio …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Anthony Walter
    Anthony Walter, Head of ESG and Co CIO - Clever IM
14:30
  1. Sustainable investment in 2026: what is it, how does it work and why does it matter?
    Finance & Investment Hub (Ground Floor)
    60 mins
    This will be an ‘open to all’ session on the main floor of the event. Content will be designed to help those new to this area to gain a basic understanding of sustainable investing – with the opportun …
    Moderator
    Speaker image for Julia Dreblow
    Julia Dreblow, Founder & CEO - SRI Services
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Helen Tandy
    Helen Tandy, Partner - Castlefield
    Speaker image for Charlie French
    Charlie French, Co-Founder - Etcho
    Speaker image for Christopher Toy
    Christopher Toy, Head of Adviser Distribution, Partner - Tribe Impact Capital

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VIP Workshops & Roundtables

Available exclusively to VIP Pass holders, these ten interactive workshops and roundtables ran alongside the main stages and show-floor content, offering in-depth, collaborative sessions curated for peer-to-peer learning and problem-solving.

VIP Workshops & Roundtables 📍 Aire / Hotot Suite

Designed to spark open discussion and cross-sector collaboration, the sessions explore essential themes including:

  • Regulatory readiness and compliance
  • Data strategy and digital transformation
  • Local authority collaboration and regional planning
  • Workforce development and green skills

With smaller group formats that encourage meaningful exchange, these VIP-only sessions provide practical insight, partnership-building opportunities and actionable outcomes to help organisations accelerate their sustainability goals.

VIP Workshops & Roundtables at Reset Connect North

VIP Workshops and Roundtables

Day 1

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  1. ACT-Now! Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Standard R&D Initiative: The Problem
    Hotot Suite - VIP Only (First Floor)
    180 mins
    This is an open workshop for VIP Delegate, Speaker or Exhibitor Pass holders.
    Moderator
    Speaker image for Tom Warren
    Tom Warren, Knowledge Transfer Manager - Built Environment - Innovate UK Business Connect
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Nathan Wood
    Nathan Wood, Managing Director - Farmwood
    Speaker image for Andrew Cowen
    Andrew Cowen, Founder & CEO - The Future Care (UK) Ltd
    Speaker image for Caroline Widdowson
    Caroline Widdowson, Director of Scientific Affairs - Markes
    Speaker image for Adam Ward
    Adam Ward, CTO - Twinview
    Speaker image for Tom Fenton
    Tom Fenton, CEO - Senze Limited
    Speaker image for David Griffiths
    David Griffiths, Consultant - The Future Care (UK) Ltd
10:30
  1. Microsoft Generative AI and the Art of Prompting - Delivered by Microsoft
    Aire Suite - VIP Only (First Floor)
    60 mins
    Still curious about the benefits of generative AI and how you can leverage it within your business to save time, reduce inefficiencies and get more done? This jargon free, practical session with Micro …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for John Whitehead
    John Whitehead, Partner Solution Sales Manager - Microsoft
    Speaker image for Olivia Tobin
    Olivia Tobin, Partner Solutions Sales Manager for AI Business Solutions - Microsoft
11:30
  1. How AI Changes Marketing Decision-Making - From Visibility to Intent
    Aire Suite - VIP Only (First Floor)
    60 mins
    Luciqo is an AI-driven marketing intelligence platform that helps teams do the heavy lifting: track brand sentiment (yours and competitors), turn data into usable personas, and surface buyer intent si …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Gustavo De Amorim
    Gustavo De Amorim, SEO/GEO Specialist - Luciqo
    Speaker image for Andrew Firth
    Andrew Firth, Director - Luciqo.ai
13:00
  1. The Road to Fleet Electrification: Plug in & Power Up
    Aire Suite - VIP Only (First Floor)
    60 mins
    Ready to take the next step toward an electric fleet? Blink Charging is hosting three hour long workshops together with experts and practitioners to demystify fleet electrification! From vehicle selec …
    Moderator
    Speaker image for Emily Burrill
    Emily Burrill, Project and Social Value Manager - Blink Charging
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Jason Smith
    Jason Smith, Electric Vehicle Project Manager - Kirklees Council
    Speaker image for Liam McDonald
    Liam McDonald, Head of Design - Blink Charging
    Speaker image for Matt Dale
    Matt Dale, Director - We Power Your Car
    Speaker image for Kai Arter
    Kai Arter, Chief Executive - We Power Your Car
14:00
  1. The Road to Fleet Electrification: Plug in & Power Up
    Aire Suite - VIP Only (First Floor)
    60 mins
    Ready to take the next step toward an electric fleet? Blink Charging is hosting three hour long workshops together with experts and practitioners to demystify fleet electrification! From vehicle selec …
    Moderator
    Speaker image for Emily Burrill
    Emily Burrill, Project and Social Value Manager - Blink Charging
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Jason Smith
    Jason Smith, Electric Vehicle Project Manager - Kirklees Council
    Speaker image for Kai Arter
    Kai Arter, Chief Executive - We Power Your Car
    Speaker image for Liam McDonald
    Liam McDonald, Head of Design - Blink Charging
    Speaker image for Matt Dale
    Matt Dale, Director - We Power Your Car
14:30
  1. ACT-Now! Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Standard R&D Initiative: The Solution
    Hotot Suite - VIP Only (First Floor)
    150 mins
    This is an open workshop for VIP Delegate, Speaker or Exhibitor Pass holders.
    Moderator
    Speaker image for Tom Warren
    Tom Warren, Knowledge Transfer Manager - Built Environment - Innovate UK Business Connect
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Michael Gillett
    Michael Gillett, Founder and CEO - Goalite
    Speaker image for Andrew Cowen
    Andrew Cowen, Founder & CEO - The Future Care (UK) Ltd
    Speaker image for Caroline Widdowson
    Caroline Widdowson, Director of Scientific Affairs - Markes
    Speaker image for Adam Ward
    Adam Ward, CTO - Twinview
    Speaker image for Neil Hancock
    Neil Hancock, Chief Commercial Officer - Twinview
    Speaker image for Tom Fenton
    Tom Fenton, CEO - Senze Limited
    Speaker image for David Griffiths
    David Griffiths, Consultant - The Future Care (UK) Ltd
15:00
  1. The Road to Fleet Electrification: Plug in & Power Up
    Aire Suite - VIP Only (First Floor)
    60 mins
    Ready to take the next step toward an electric fleet? Blink Charging is hosting three hour long workshops together with experts and practitioners to demystify fleet electrification! From vehicle selec …
    Moderator
    Speaker image for Emily Burrill
    Emily Burrill, Project and Social Value Manager - Blink Charging
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Jason Smith
    Jason Smith, Electric Vehicle Project Manager - Kirklees Council
    Speaker image for Liam McDonald
    Liam McDonald, Head of Design - Blink Charging
    Speaker image for Matt Dale
    Matt Dale, Director - We Power Your Car
    Speaker image for Kai Arter
    Kai Arter, Chief Executive - We Power Your Car
16:00
  1. Exploring the new ‘Adviser Sustainability Group’ report
    Aire Suite - VIP Only (First Floor)
    60 mins
    This is a small, informal closed-door session for people who work in financial services and investment. Please sign up in advance if possible. Attendances will need to be approved by SRI Services and …
    Moderator
    Speaker image for Julia Dreblow
    Julia Dreblow, Founder & CEO - SRI Services
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Will Slater
    Will Slater, Business Development Manager - King & Shaxson Asset Management
    Speaker image for Helen Tandy
    Helen Tandy, Partner - Castlefield
    Speaker image for Christopher Toy
    Christopher Toy, Head of Adviser Distribution, Partner - Tribe Impact Capital
17:00
  1. Small99's People, Planet, Pint™: Susty Meetup
    White Cloth Hall
    120 mins
    Join us for an informal end-of-day sustainability meetup for the Reset Connect North community with just People, Planet, Pint™. at the White Cloth Hall (27 Crown Street, Leeds, LS2 7DA)

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  1. Scaling Climate Innovation: From Risk to Opportunity
    Aire Suite - VIP Only (First Floor)
    150 mins
    How deep-tech startups, academia, and industry can accelerate climate solutions at scale This session will explore how climate innovation is reshaping industrial decision-making, highlight real-world …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Juan Candia Jorquera
    Juan Candia Jorquera, Climate Innovation Hub Manager - EarthScale
    Speaker image for Chelsea Boothroyd
    Chelsea Boothroyd, Deputy Director Innovation & Engagement - EarthScale
    Speaker image for Ashleigh Brumpton
    Ashleigh Brumpton, Director - Sentiri ltd
    Speaker image for Callum Whittaker
    Callum Whittaker, Inclusive Economy Lead - West Yorkshire Combined Authority
    Speaker image for James Dennis
    James Dennis, Director - Head of ESG for Industrial Manufacturing and Defence - KPMG
    Speaker image for Federico Pesci
    Federico Pesci, Chief Scientific Officer - Power and Water
    Speaker image for Peter Kirby
    Peter Kirby, Commercial Director - Flotilla
    Speaker image for Andrew Loh
    Andrew Loh, Investor and Client Relations Lead - EarthScale
    Speaker image for Hans Chan
    Hans Chan, CTO, CoFounder - Matoha Instrumentation Ltd.
    Speaker image for Anna Niittylä
    Anna Niittylä, Nordics Representative - Somos CMPC
11:15
  1. How can the retail investment community make money and do good? What might being a ‘Dialshifter’ look like?
    Hotot Suite - VIP Only (First Floor)
    75 mins
    This is a small, informal closed-door session for people who work in retail financial services and investment. Please sign up in advance if possible. Attendances will need to be approved by SRI Servic …
    Moderator
    Speaker image for Julia Dreblow
    Julia Dreblow, Founder & CEO - SRI Services
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Helen Tandy
    Helen Tandy, Partner - Castlefield
    Speaker image for Charlie French
    Charlie French, Co-Founder - Etcho
    Speaker image for Christopher Toy
    Christopher Toy, Head of Adviser Distribution, Partner - Tribe Impact Capital
13:15
  1. Carbon Literacy 101: A Taster Session on Mobilising Your Team
    Hotot Suite - VIP Only (First Floor)
    60 mins

    Following our panel on the West Yorkshire success story, this interactive roundtable moves from the 'why' to the 'how.' Most organisations have climate goals, but few have a workforce that feels truly empowered to deliver them. 

    This '101' taster session pulls back the curtain on the Carbon Literacy process. You’ll experience a high-impact snippet of the training that is currently transforming West Yorkshire workplaces—moving beyond awareness and into practical, role-specific action. Whether you are in HR, Operations, or Senior Leadership, join us to discover how social learning and peer-to-peer engagement can be used as a powerful driver for organisational change. Walk away with a blueprint for your first steps and the confidence to bring your people on the journey

    Speakers
    Speaker image for Natalia Phipps
    Natalia Phipps, Head of Advocacy - The Carbon Literacy Project
14:30
  1. Sustainable Value Creation Workshop
    Hotot Suite - VIP Only (First Floor)
    120 mins
    Join KPMG for an interactive workshop on 4 March, 14:30-16:30, designed for leaders who want to move beyond sustainability as a reporting or compliance exercise and use it to drive tangible enterprise …
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for James Dennis
    James Dennis, Director - Head of ESG for Industrial Manufacturing and Defence - KPMG
16:00
  1. Practical AI for Business - Delivered by Google Digital Garage
    Aire Suite - VIP Only (First Floor)
    60 mins
    Develop practical AI skills and discover how to turn everyday business challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation.
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Kirstie Kavanagh
    Kirstie Kavanagh, AI Trainer - Grow with Google

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Pitch & Invest Programme

The Pitch & Invest Programme is where innovation meets opportunity.

Designed to connect start-ups, scale-ups and investors, it brings together the brightest entrepreneurial minds with the capital and expertise needed to scale market-ready solutions across the sustainability and net zero landscape.

Pitch & Invest Programme 📍 Barton Suite

Across two days, innovators will pitch their solutions live to a panel of investors, corporate ventures and funding partners, spanning the full spectrum of capital. 

The sessions span a diverse range of sectors, including Tech & AI, Engineering & Manufacturing, Energy, Urban Regeneration, Corporate Sustainability, Retail, Fashion & FMCG, Food & AgriTech and Female Founders.

To pitch, you must exhibit or attend as a VIP.

Pitch & Invest Programme Reset Connect North

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Pitch & Invest Programme

Day 1

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  1. Tech
    Barton Suite (First Floor)
    55 mins
    Technology is rapidly becoming indispensable for shaping the future across nearly every industry and niche. With such high demand and potential for growth, now is the perfect time to highlight a group …
    Moderator
    Speaker image for Iain Edwards
    Iain Edwards, High Growth Support - RTC North
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Laura Bond
    Laura Bond, General Partner - Pontaq
    Speaker image for Patric Wong
    Patric Wong, Founder - Plexa Partners
    Speaker image for Alice Ingram
    Alice Ingram, Innovation & Growth Specialist - Innovate UK Business Connect
12:00
  1. Engineering & Manufacturing
    Barton Suite (First Floor)
    55 mins
    Engineering and manufacturing incorporate a vast range of industries, all playing a crucial role in global economies while also contributing significantly to carbon emissions. As the push for sustaina …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Mark Bennett
    Mark Bennett, Manager of Business Acceleration Services - Eigen Ventures
    Speaker image for Brad Scott
    Brad Scott, Investment Manager - Maven Capital Partners
    Speaker image for Simon Tutton
    Simon Tutton, Co-Founder - SteamPunk Ventures
13:00
  1. Energy
    Barton Suite (First Floor)
    55 mins
    This session will put the spotlight on groundbreaking start-ups and scale-ups accelerating and scaling clean energy solutions in emerging markets across the globe. If you'd like a glimpse into the fut …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Nic Spicer
    Nic Spicer, Director - mc2 Transition Partners Ltd
    Speaker image for Laura Bond
    Laura Bond, General Partner - Pontaq
    Speaker image for Marco Hacon
    Marco Hacon, Senior Investment Executive - Green Angel Ventures
14:45
  1. Urban Regeneration
    Barton Suite (First Floor)
    55 mins
    A major hurdle to achieving large-scale decarbonisation can be found at the intersection of people, mobility, and the built environment of the world’s major cities. Combined, the transportation and bu …
    Moderator
    Speaker image for Alice Ingram
    Alice Ingram, Innovation & Growth Specialist - Innovate UK Business Connect
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Simon Tutton
    Simon Tutton, Co-Founder - SteamPunk Ventures
    Speaker image for Patric Wong
    Patric Wong, Founder - Plexa Partners
    Speaker image for Kevin Ward
    Kevin Ward, Knowledge Transfer Manager - Innovate UK Business Connect
15:45
  1. Corporate Sustainability
    Barton Suite (First Floor)
    55 mins
    As businesses face increasing pressure to align with sustainability targets and frameworks, innovative solutions are key to driving impactful change from the boardroom throughout. This session highlig …
    Moderator
    Speaker image for Iain Edwards
    Iain Edwards, High Growth Support - RTC North
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Stephen Waud
    Stephen Waud, Group Chief Executive - Business & Enterprise Finance Ltd
    Speaker image for Brad Scott
    Brad Scott, Investment Manager - Maven Capital Partners
    Speaker image for Patric Wong
    Patric Wong, Founder - Plexa Partners
17:00
  1. Small99's People, Planet, Pint™: Susty Meetup
    White Cloth Hall
    120 mins
    Join us for an informal end-of-day sustainability meetup for the Reset Connect North community with just People, Planet, Pint™. at the White Cloth Hall (27 Crown Street, Leeds, LS2 7DA)

Day 2

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  1. AI
    Barton Suite (First Floor)
    55 mins
    Artificial Intelligence is rapidly becoming one of the most powerful catalysts for change across industries, redefining how we analyse data, automate processes, and drive decision-making. With its vas …
    Moderator
    Speaker image for Ruth Denwood
    Ruth Denwood, Senior Innovation Growth Specialist - Innovate UK Business Growth
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Brad Scott
    Brad Scott, Investment Manager - Maven Capital Partners
    Speaker image for Jade Kelsall
    Jade Kelsall, Investment Manager - Growth Partner
    Speaker image for Chris Jones
    Chris Jones, Senior Innovation and Growth Specialist - Investment Readiness Specialist - Innovate UK Business Growth
12:00
  1. Food & AgriTech
    Barton Suite (First Floor)
    55 mins
    The Food and AgriTech sector, responsible for around a quarter of global GHG emissions, is rapidly evolving with groundbreaking solutions to enhance sustainability across the supply chain from field t …
    Moderator
    Speaker image for Chris Jones
    Chris Jones, Senior Innovation and Growth Specialist - Investment Readiness Specialist - Innovate UK Business Growth
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Mark Bennett
    Mark Bennett, Manager of Business Acceleration Services - Eigen Ventures
    Speaker image for Chloe Zhang
    Chloe Zhang, Investor Relationships Manager - CPI Enterprises
13:00
  1. Female Founders
    Barton Suite (First Floor)
    55 mins
    Despite growing awareness of the disproportionate access to, and share of venture capital, investment in female founders has remained stagnant. This session highlights pioneering female-led startups i …
    Moderator
    Speaker image for Laura Smith
    Laura Smith, Knowledge Transfer Manager for the Digital Economy - Innovate UK
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Simon Tutton
    Simon Tutton, Co-Founder - SteamPunk Ventures
    Speaker image for Inna Semenyuk
    Inna Semenyuk, Partner, CFO Advisory - S.I.A. Consultancy
    Speaker image for Jade Kelsall
    Jade Kelsall, Investment Manager - Growth Partner
14:00
  1. Keynote: Protecting Tomorrow Today with Magical Mushroom Company®️
    Barton Suite (First Floor)
    15 mins
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Paul Gilligan
    Paul Gilligan, CEO - Magical Mushroom Company
14:15
  1. Pitch & Invest Winners Grand Finale
    Barton Suite (First Floor)
    90 mins
    After winning their sector heats, eight standout startups will pitch in the Grand Final. The session will showcase a high-energy, Dragon’s Den-style showdown, culminating with the overall winners taki …
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Inna Semenyuk
    Inna Semenyuk, Partner, CFO Advisory - S.I.A. Consultancy
    Speaker image for Mark Bennett
    Mark Bennett, Manager of Business Acceleration Services - Eigen Ventures
    Speaker image for Laura Bond
    Laura Bond, General Partner - Pontaq

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