20 January 2026 at Sustainable Ventures in Manchester

In the lead up to Reset Connect North, we hosted three Roadshows in Manchester, Sheffield and Birmingham in January 2026. These intimate events offered the perfect chance to network with like-minded individualsfoster meaningful connections and participate in candid conversations that drive real business and regional impact.

Our Manchester Roadshow took place on 20 January at Sustainable Ventures. Here, attendees discovered how the North of England is harnessing innovation, collaboration and low-carbon solutions to drive growth, cut costs and build a future-ready economy across industry, energy and the environment. Attendees also gained practical insights and actionable strategies to stay competitive, reduce risk and create lasting economic and environmental value.

Event Format: 

These sessions explored the following topics: 

  • Business Transformation - Transforming Northern Business: Innovation, Industry & Impact 
  • Energy Systems - Future-Ready Energy for the North - Integrating Ingenuity and Infrastructure
  • Climate Resilience and Nature Stewardship - Safeguarding the North: Financing Nature-Driven Climate Resilience 
  • Industrial Decarbonisation - From Factories to Foundations: Driving Decarbonisation in Manufacturing and the Built Environment

Manchester event information

Date and times

🗓️ 20 January 2026
🕘 09:30 – 17:00

Venue address

Sustainable Ventures
Renold Building
SISTER
32a Altrincham Street
Manchester
M1 7JR

Manchester Roadshow programme

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09:30
  1. Renold Building, SISTER, 32a Altrincham Street, Manchester, M1 7JR
    30 mins
10:00
  1. Renold Building, SISTER, 32a Altrincham Street, Manchester, M1 7JR
    60 mins

    Are you ready to transform your business? This panel explored how organisations are reimagining processes, adopting advanced technologies and implementing sustainable practices.

    Attendees heard practical insights and real-world examples of successful transformation in the North of England's evolving business landscape. 

11:00
  1. Renold Building, SISTER, 32a Altrincham Street, Manchester, M1 7JR
    60 mins

    How do smarter, more connected energy systems turn ambition into real-world results? This panel explored how industry leaders are driving smarter, more connected energy systems.

    Attendees gained insights into practical strategies for decarbonisation, digital integration, energy resilience and crucially, reducing costs. 

12:00
  1. Renold Building, SISTER, 32a Altrincham Street, Manchester, M1 7JR
    60 mins
13:00
  1. Renold Building, SISTER, 32a Altrincham Street, Manchester, M1 7JR
    60 mins

    Can investing in nature be the North’s smartest climate defence? This panel explored how innovative investment can fund restoration, flood management and sustainable land use.

    Attendees gained practical insights from leaders delivering scalable, nature-based climate resilience.

14:00
  1. Renold Building, SISTER, 32a Altrincham Street, Manchester, M1 7JR
    60 mins

    Can the North decarbonise industry without sacrificing growth? This panel examined how advanced manufacturing and sustainable buildings drive decarbonisation and growth.

    Attendees heard from experts on strategies and technologies that cut emissions and grow the North’s green economy.

15:00
  1. Renold Building, SISTER, 32a Altrincham Street, Manchester, M1 7JR
    120 mins