Dive into the North’s dynamic conference programme

The conference at Reset Connect North will unite 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 features two main stages, two show floor hubs,  VIP Workshops & Roundtables and the Pitch & Invest Programme.

Together, these elements deliver 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.

Main stages

Reset Connect North features 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

Transforming Cities & Communities Stage

Day 1

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    This panel looks at how cities such as Leeds, Manchester and Newcastle are leading the way in sustainable urban development. The discussion will explore green infrastructure, low-carbon transport, ene …
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    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 …
16:45
  1. Bury Theatre
    15 mins
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  1. 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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    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 …
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  1. Bury Theatre
    30 mins
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    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 …
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  1. Bury Theatre
    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 …
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  1. Bury Theatre
    15 mins

Transforming Business & Industry Stage

Day 1

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  1. Pearl Suite
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  1. Pearl Suite
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    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 …
12:30
  1. Pearl Suite
    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 …
14:30
  1. Pearl Suite
    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 …
15:45
  1. Pearl Suite
    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 …
17:00
  1. 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. Pearl Suite
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    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 …
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  1. Pearl Suite
    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 …
11:15
  1. Pearl Suite
    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 …
12:30
  1. Pearl Suite
    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 …
14:30
  1. Pearl Suite
    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 …
15:45
  1. Pearl Suite
    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 …

Show floor hubs

Located within the exhibition, the Innovation Hub and Finance & Investment Hub, offer 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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    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 …
12:30
  1. Innovation Hub
    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 …
13:00
  1. Innovation Hub
    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 …
13:30
  1. Innovation Hub
    60 mins
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  1. Innovation Hub
    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 …
15:30
  1. Innovation Hub
    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 …
16:00
  1. Innovation Hub
    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 …
17:00
  1. 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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Finance & Investment Hub

Day 1

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    This will be an open to all session. Content will be designed to help those new to this area to gain a basic understanding of it – and ask questions. There may be financial advisers on the panel howev …
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    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 …
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    30 mins
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  1. 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. Finance & Investment Stage
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    60 mins
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    60 mins
    This will be an open to all session. Content will be designed to help those new to this area to gain a basic understanding of it – and ask questions. There may be financial advisers on the panel howev …
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    30 mins
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    30 mins

VIP Workshops & Roundtables

Available exclusively to VIP Delegate Pass holders, these ten interactive workshops and roundtables run 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.

Secure your VIP Delegate Pass now and save £75 with the preview rate, available until 23 January 2026.

VIP Workshops & Roundtables at Reset Connect North

VIP Workshops and Roundtables

Day 1

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  1. Aire Suite
    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 …
11:00
  1. Hotot Suite
    60 mins
    This is an open workshop for VIP Delegate, Speaker or Exhibitor Pass holders.
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  1. Hotot Suite
    60 mins
    This is an open workshop for VIP Delegate, Speaker or Exhibitor Pass holders.
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  1. Aire Suite
    180 mins
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  1. Hotot Suite
    60 mins
    This is an open workshop for VIP Delegate, Speaker or Exhibitor Pass holders.
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  1. Hotot Suite
    60 mins
    This is an open workshop for VIP Delegate, Speaker or Exhibitor Pass holders.
16:00
  1. Aire Suite
    60 mins
    Please sign up in advance if possible. Attendances will need to be approved by SRI Services and the Reset team. The Adviser Sustainability Group was tasked by the FCA with creating a framework for fin …
17:00
  1. 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. Aire Suite
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    60 mins
    Develop practical AI skills and discover how to turn everyday business challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation.

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.

Explore exhibiting options or secure your VIP Delegate Pass and save £75 with the preview rate until 23 January 2026.

Pitch & Invest Programme Reset Connect North

Pitch & Invest Programme

Day 1

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  1. Barton Suite
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    Technology and artificial intelligence (AI) are rapidly becoming indispensable tools for shaping the future across nearly every industry and niche. With such high demand and potential for growth, now …
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  1. Barton Suite
    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 …
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  1. Barton Suite
    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 …
14:45
  1. Barton Suite
    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 …
15:45
  1. Barton Suite
    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 …
17:00
  1. 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. Barton Suite
    55 mins
    Consumer behaviours are a much talked about topic regarding sustainability because it is tangible. But when it comes down to it, incorporating sustainability into the clothes you wear, beauty products …
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  1. Barton Suite
    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 …
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  1. Barton Suite
    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 …
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  1. Barton Suite
    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 …