Meet the experts shaping sustainability at Reset Connect North 2026

On 3-4 March, at the Royal Armouries in Leeds, top sustainability leaders, industry pioneers and policy experts will take centre stage at Reset Connect North to share insights, strategies and innovations driving the green transformation across business, industry and communities.

Explore how organisations are decarbonising operations, future-proofing supply chains, advancing green job and skills, driving circular economy models and designing climate-ready cities.

From cutting-edge technologies to investment trends and community-led sustainability, the programme covers the key topics shaping the North’s green transformation.

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We're adding speakers weekly so make sure to stay tuned for the lineup of experts who will inspire, educate and empower your sustainability journey

Meet our 2026 speakers

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Speaker profile image for Alasdair Dalzel-Job

Alasdair Dalzel-Job

Technical Lead, Green Economy
Speaker profile image for Alex Martin

Alex Martin

Head of Environmental Risk, Admiral
Speaker profile image for Amira Damji

Amira Damji

Director, Additive Sustainability
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Amy House

Director, Green Economy
Speaker profile image for Andrew Forsyth

Andrew Forsyth

Head of Climate Resilience and Sustainability (UK), Zurich Resilience Solutions
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Andrew Loh

Investor and Client Relations Lead, EarthScale
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Andrew Spencer

Strategic Solutions & Partnerships Director, Equans UK & Ireland
Speaker profile image for Anthony Rose

Anthony Rose

Founder & CEO, Seedlegals
Speaker profile image for Anthony Walter

Anthony Walter

Head of ESG and Co CIO, Clever IM
Speaker profile image for Ashleigh Brumpton

Ashleigh Brumpton

Director, Sentiri ltd
Speaker profile image for Beatrice Neumann

Beatrice Neumann

Head of Skills and Industry Engagement, Screen Yorkshire
Speaker profile image for Becky Wirth

Becky Wirth

Head of Government Affairs UK, 3M
Speaker profile image for Benjamin Hinchcliffe

Benjamin Hinchcliffe

Business Development Manager, Zenobē Energy
Speaker profile image for Bibi Rodgers Hunt

Bibi Rodgers Hunt

Head of Sustainability, Quorn Foods
Speaker profile image for Brad Scott

Brad Scott

Investment Manager, Maven Capital Partners
Speaker profile image for Bradley Booth

Bradley Booth

Board Director, ARK Financial Planning
Speaker profile image for Bruce Howard

Bruce Howard

Director, Ecosystems Knowledge Network
Speaker profile image for Callum Whittaker

Callum Whittaker

Inclusive Economy Lead, West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Speaker profile image for Cate Quentin

Cate Quentin

Head of Wealth Management, Tribe Impact Capital
Speaker profile image for Charlie French

Charlie French

Co-Founder, Etcho
Speaker profile image for Chelsea Boothroyd

Chelsea Boothroyd

Deputy Director Innovation & Engagement, EarthScale
Speaker profile image for Chloe Zhang

Chloe Zhang

Investor Relationships Manager, CPI Enterprises
Speaker profile image for Chris Gilbert

Chris Gilbert

Director, Decarbonisation Consulting Ltd
Speaker profile image for Chris Hewett

Chris Hewett

CEO, Solar Energy UK
Speaker profile image for Clare Ollerenshaw

Clare Ollerenshaw

Project Manager - Nature, West Midlands Combined Authority
Speaker profile image for Clare Townley

Clare Townley

Eco-Poet & Creative Climate Communicator, Retrofits Of Laughter
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Dan Russell

Founder, Funkled
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Dan Sadler

Director of Scheme Delivery, Low Carbon Contracts Company & Electricity Settlements Company
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Daneile Moore

Communications & Marketing Manager, AD:VENTURE
Speaker profile image for Daniel Bates

Daniel Bates

Director, Bradford 2025, UK City of Culture
Speaker profile image for Danielle Heward

Danielle Heward

Founder, Optimo | Certified B
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David Glew

Director of the Leeds Sustainability Institute, Leeds Beckett University
Speaker profile image for David Humphreys

David Humphreys

Director, Green Circle Solutions
Speaker profile image for Dom Goggins

Dom Goggins

CEO, BASIS
Speaker profile image for Ed Whiting

Ed Whiting

Chief Executive, Leeds City Council
Speaker profile image for Emily Burrill

Emily Burrill

Project and Social Value Manager, Blink Charging
Speaker profile image for Emily Diamand

Emily Diamand

Advocacy Coordinator, Nature North
Speaker profile image for Esther Smith

Esther Smith

Senior Adviser Health and Environment, Natural England
Speaker profile image for Euan West

Euan West

Head of UK Regions, KPMG
Speaker profile image for Federico Pesci

Federico Pesci

Chief Scientific Officer, Power and Water
Speaker profile image for Fiona Bolam

Fiona Bolam

Chief Officer for Economy and Skills, Leeds City Council
Speaker profile image for Hannah Eskell

Hannah Eskell

Senior Nature Manager, Aviva
Speaker profile image for Hans Chan

Hans Chan

CTO, CoFounder, Matoha Instrumentation Ltd.
Speaker profile image for Helen Pheby

Helen Pheby

Head of Culture, Heritage and Sport, West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Speaker profile image for Helen Tandy

Helen Tandy

Partner, Castlefield
Speaker profile image for Helena Vesty

Helena Vesty

NHS, Social Care and Patients Reporter, Manchester Evening News
Speaker profile image for Ian Allder

Ian Allder

Director of Business Development, Zenobē Energy
Speaker profile image for Ian Emberton

Ian Emberton

Managing Director, Xerogrid
Speaker profile image for Illana Adamson

Illana Adamson

Founder & CEO, Be Better Sustainability
Speaker profile image for Inna Semenyuk

Inna Semenyuk

Partner, CFO Advisory, S.I.A. Consultancy
Speaker profile image for James Byrne

James Byrne

Partner, Sustainable Ventures
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James Cole

Chief Innovation Officer, Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL)
Speaker profile image for James Dennis

James Dennis

Director - Head of ESG for Industrial Manufacturing and Defence, KPMG UK
Speaker profile image for James Lewis

James Lewis

Leader, Leeds City Council
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James Morgan

Project Manager, United Infrastructure
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James Murray

Editor-in-Chief, Business Green
Speaker profile image for Jason Smith

Jason Smith

Electric Vehicle Project Manager, Kirklees Council
Speaker profile image for Javier Mateos

Javier Mateos

Sales Manager, Carbon+Alt+Delete
Speaker profile image for Jeanette Whitaker

Jeanette Whitaker

Associate Science Director, UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology
Speaker profile image for Jerome Baddley

Jerome Baddley

Sustainability Director, Center Parcs
Speaker profile image for Jess McNeill

Jess McNeill

Head of Home Energy West Yorkshire, West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Speaker profile image for Jim Bennett

Jim Bennett

Low Carbon Director, Octopus Energy
Speaker profile image for Jim McQuaid

Jim McQuaid

Atmospheric Scientist, The Institute of Climate and Atmospheric Science at University of Leeds
Speaker profile image for Jim Parker

Jim Parker

Reader, Leeds Sustainability Institute at Leeds Beckett University
Speaker profile image for John Swallow

John Swallow

Managing Director, Test Consulting
Speaker profile image for John Whitehead

John Whitehead

Partner Solution Sales Manager, Microsoft
Speaker profile image for Jonathan Chibafa

Jonathan Chibafa

Founder & Chief Legal Officer, Forge ESG
Speaker profile image for Jonathan Moxon

Jonathan Moxon

Executive Manager - Flood Risk & Climate Resilience , Leeds City Council
Speaker profile image for Jonathan Pryor

Jonathan Pryor

Deputy Leader , Leeds City Council
Speaker profile image for Jonathan Wragg

Jonathan Wragg

Co-founder and CEO, Ltt Group
Speaker profile image for Jonny Dowler

Jonny Dowler

Sustainability Officer, Rugby Football League
Speaker profile image for Juan Candia Jorquera

Juan Candia Jorquera

Climate Innovation Hub Manager, EarthScale
Speaker profile image for Julia Dreblow

Julia Dreblow

Founder & CEO, SRI Services
Speaker profile image for Julia Meek

Julia Meek

Director of Bus and Coach - UK, Zenobē
Speaker profile image for Julian Parrott

Julian Parrott

Origen Ethical Futures Ambassador, Origen Ethical Futures
Speaker profile image for Juliet Valdinger

Juliet Valdinger

Holistic Philanthropy Adviser, J Valdinger Consulting Ltd
Speaker profile image for Kai Arter

Kai Arter

Chief Executive, We Power Your Car
Speaker profile image for Kate Lloyd

Kate Lloyd

Civil Engineering Manager, Civil Engineering Contractors Association
Speaker profile image for Ken Rayner

Ken Rayner

Director, Rayner Spencer Mills
Speaker profile image for Kim Schoppink

Kim Schoppink

Europe Regional Lead, SBTi
Speaker profile image for Laura Bond

Laura Bond

General Partner, Pontaq
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Laura Sharp

Director - Customer & Digital, KPMG
Speaker profile image for Liam McDonald

Liam McDonald

Head of Design, Blink Charging
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Marco Hacon

Senior Investment Executive, Green Angel Ventures
Speaker profile image for Mark Bennett

Mark Bennett

Manager of Business Acceleration Services, Eigen Ventures
Speaker profile image for Mark Burley

Mark Burley

Social Value & Partnership Manager, Keepmoat
Speaker profile image for Mark Cunliffe-Lister

Mark Cunliffe-Lister

Owner, The Swinton Estate
Speaker profile image for Mark Leach

Mark Leach

Project Manager, Bristol City Council
Speaker profile image for Mark Sommerfeld

Mark Sommerfeld

UK Director, Carbon Capture & Storage Association (CCSA)
Speaker profile image for Matt Dale

Matt Dale

Director, We Power Your Car
Speaker profile image for Michael Gillett

Michael Gillett

Founder and CEO, Goalite
Speaker profile image for Michelle Cooper

Michelle Cooper

International Trade Adviser, Department for Business & Trade
Speaker profile image for Milly Hennayake

Milly Hennayake

Trustee, Engineers Without Borders UK
Speaker profile image for Nancy Bikson

Nancy Bikson

Managing Director, Chapel & York
Speaker profile image for Natalie Allen

Natalie Allen

Head of Business Partnerships, Leeds Beckett University
Speaker profile image for Nathan Wood

Nathan Wood

Managing Director, Farmwood
Speaker profile image for Nic Spicer

Nic Spicer

Director, mc2 Transition Partners Ltd
Speaker profile image for Nick Sellwood

Nick Sellwood

Programme Director - Northern Forest, The Woodland Trust
Speaker profile image for Nima Farighi

Nima Farighi

Managing Director, Grosvenor Impact Capital
Speaker profile image for Noel Collings

Noel Collings

Head of Net Zero & Energy, West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Speaker profile image for Oliver Holbourn

Oliver Holbourn

CEO, National Wealth Fund
Speaker profile image for Olivia Partington

Olivia Partington

Engagement Lead, AXA Climate
Speaker profile image for Olivia Tobin

Olivia Tobin

Partner Solutions Sales Manager for AI Business Solutions, Microsoft
Speaker profile image for Patric Wong

Patric Wong

Founder, Plexa Partners
Speaker profile image for Paul Addison

Paul Addison

Director of Policy & External Affairs, GB Energy
Speaker profile image for Paul Gilligan

Paul Gilligan

CEO, Magical Mushroom Company
Speaker profile image for Peter Kirby

Peter Kirby

Commercial Director, Flotilla
Speaker profile image for Phil Murden

Phil Murden

Office Senior Partner, Leeds, KPMG
Speaker profile image for Philip Curds

Philip Curds

Head of ESG & Sustainability, Enfinium
Speaker profile image for Philip Webb

Philip Webb

Founder & CEO, Investors In Community
Speaker profile image for Phillip Holdgate

Phillip Holdgate

Head of Production Sustainability, ITV
Speaker profile image for Phoebe Tucker

Phoebe Tucker

Senior Nature Associate, Green Finance Institute
Speaker profile image for Piers Forster

Piers Forster

Professor of physical climate change, Climate Change Committe / University of Leeds
Speaker profile image for Polly Cook

Polly Cook

Chief Officer, Climate, Energy and Green Spaces, Leeds City Council
Speaker profile image for Rachel Tomlins

Rachel Tomlins

Head of Philanthropy, The Charity Service
Speaker profile image for Rebecca Ball

Rebecca Ball

Area Director North, Arts Council England
Speaker profile image for Richard Andrews

Richard Andrews

UK Sustainability Lead, KPMG
Speaker profile image for Richard Ardron

Richard Ardron

CCO, TFAS Enterprises Ltd
Speaker profile image for Richard-M Smith

Richard-M Smith

Strategic Asset Planning Manager, Severn Trent Water
Speaker profile image for Rishi Jain

Rishi Jain

Director of Impact, Liverpool Football Club
Speaker profile image for Robert Harwood

Robert Harwood

CEO, SimAnalytica
Speaker profile image for Roland Harwood

Roland Harwood

Co-Founder & Board Member, Climate Tech Supercluster
Speaker profile image for Rupert Bull

Rupert Bull

CEO and Co-Founder, The Disruption House
Speaker profile image for Ryan Case

Ryan Case

Public Affairs and Corporate Communications Manager (Europe), Starship Technologies
Speaker profile image for Sam Giles

Sam Giles

Partner, Meissner Bolte UK
Speaker profile image for Sam Taylor

Sam Taylor

Co-Founder, madeby.studio
Speaker profile image for Sarah Mukherjee

Sarah Mukherjee

CEO, Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals
Speaker profile image for Simon Donohue

Simon Donohue

Associate Director, SEC Newgate UK
Speaker profile image for Simon Tutton

Simon Tutton

Co-Founder, SteamPunk Ventures
Speaker profile image for Simon Virley CB

Simon Virley CB

Vice Chair and Head of Energy and Natural Resources, KPMG
Speaker profile image for Sophie Beasor

Sophie Beasor

Head of Operations and Engagement & Schools Engagement Programme, The Power of Events
Speaker profile image for Ste Garlick

Ste Garlick

Strategic Lead for Decarbonisation & Retrofit and Manchester Lead Sustainability Champion, BDP
Speaker profile image for Stephen Waud

Stephen Waud

Group Chief Executive, Business & Enterprise Finance Ltd
Speaker profile image for Stuart Leslie

Stuart Leslie

Director - Local Authority Advisory and Lending, National Wealth Fund
Speaker profile image for Susan Aitken

Susan Aitken

Leader, Glasgow City Council
Speaker profile image for Susanna Jackson

Susanna Jackson

Sustainability Manager and Lead Consultant, Beyondly
Speaker profile image for Terry Roberts

Terry Roberts

Environmental Sustainability Manager, Edinburgh International Festival
Speaker profile image for Thom Rawson

Thom Rawson

Sustainability Lead, Leeds United FC
Speaker profile image for Thomas Panton

Thomas Panton

VC, Endgame Capital
Speaker profile image for Tim Lambert

Tim Lambert

Regional Lead UK, Ireland & Nordics, osapiens
Speaker profile image for Tom Morgan

Tom Morgan

United Infrastructure
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Tom Patterson

Senior Agency Partner & Sustainability Lead, Channel 4
Speaker profile image for Tom Warren

Tom Warren

Knowledge Transfer Manager - Built Environment, Innovate UK Business Connect
Speaker profile image for Tracy Brabin

Tracy Brabin

Mayor of West Yorkshire, West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Speaker profile image for Veronica Broomes

Veronica Broomes

Founder, Sustainability Support Service
Speaker profile image for Viviana Hermosilla

Viviana Hermosilla

Innovation and Technical Lead Europe, CMPC Ventures
Speaker profile image for Will Lockhart

Will Lockhart

Deputy Director for Nature Markets and Investment, DEFRA
Speaker profile image for Will Slater

Will Slater

Business Development Manager, King & Shaxson Asset Management
Speaker profile image for Yeshna Mistry

Yeshna Mistry

Sustainability Manager, Myton Food Group