Manchester Roadshow

20 Jan 2026
Renold Building, SISTER, 32a Altrincham Street, Manchester, M1 7JR

20 January 2026 at Sustainable Ventures in Manchester!

This intimate event offered the perfect chance to network with like-minded individuals, foster meaningful connections and participate in candid conversations that drive real business and regional impact.

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
Moderator
James Byrne
James Byrne, Partner - Sustainable Ventures
Speakers
Becky Wirth
Becky Wirth, Head of Government Affairs UK - 3M
Tim Lambert
Tim Lambert, Regional Lead UK, Ireland & Nordics - osapiens
Jonathan Chibafa
Jonathan Chibafa, Founder & Chief Legal Officer - Forge ESG
Rupert Bull
Rupert Bull, CEO and Co-Founder - The Disruption House
Bruce Howard
Bruce Howard, Director - Ecosystems Knowledge Network
Amira Damji
Amira Damji, Director - Additive Sustainability