The Green Events and Innovations Conference (GEI) is happy to reveal that more environmentalists and thought leaders have signed up for what is becoming a truly star-studded 18th edition of the event.
GEI18 welcomes conservationist and broadcaster Chris Packham CBE, and Dale Vince OBE, founder of Ecotricity and Forest Green Rovers F.C., who will share details of an important collaboration project, and we’ll find out why Chris has become the chief ecologist for Ecotalk. Later, Vince returns with Dan Lambert, manager of hip-hop trio Kneecap and COO of Bohemian F.C., to discuss their experiences of navigating cancel culture and boycotts in Cancel Me, Cancel You.
Multi-award-winning singer-songwriter David Gray will join the prestigious EarthPercent Hour, hosted by the charity’s CEO Cathy Runciman, to discuss unleashing the power of music in service of the planet – the core purpose of the charity founded by Brian Eno.
Riders on the Storm: Extreme and the New Norm welcomes Dr Mohammed Shamsudduha, professor of Water Crisis and Risk Reduction at UCL Risk & Disaster Reduction, joining fellow lead author of IPCC reports, and advisor to the Climate Change Committee Professor Richard Betts MBE, alongside festival and sporting event experts. Together this expert panel examines what the latest trends mean, what’s coming next, and how these relate to operational adaptations at events, hosted by Claire Poole of Sport Positive.
Other speakers include Ash Perrin, who brings laughter and play to children in refugee camps through the Flying Seagulls Project; augmented reality and digital artist Doddz; writer/director of critically acclaimed pop musical Hot Mess, Ellie Coote, who will demonstrate art’s unparalleled ability to reach people’s hearts and minds; and musical artists Katarina Barruk and Madame Gandhi.
Rounding off GEI18 will be the International AGF Awards, sponsored by Skydiamond, where AGF celebrate the most innovative and greenest events, venues, organisations, and individuals from across the globe over the last 12 months.
GEI18 is set to be another jam-packed edition. Previously announced sessions include AI & Sustainability, Beyond the Burger Van, and A Greener Tour – Round VI. The final programme will be announced soon.
GEI is the conference for event sustainability. The 2026 edition will take place 24 February at the Royal Lancaster London. A partnership between green event pioneers A Greener Future (AGF) and the world’s leading platform for the live music and entertainment sector, the International Live Music Conference (ILMC).
GEI18 is sponsored by Ecotricity Business, TAIT, AEG & The O2.
More information and tickets at agreenerfuture.com.
About AGF
AGF is a not-for-profit company committed to helping the events sector towards sustainability worldwide. AGF provides certification, education & training, consultancy, sustainable event management, and facilitates the exchange and implementation of good ideas. They share best practice for greener events, and how to not only prevent damage but actually enhance the environment. AGF provides independent assessment and verification of sustainability claims through the AGF Certification for festivals, venues, events and suppliers, sustainability diagnosis and detailed carbon footprinting. More info: www.agreenerfuture.com
About ILMC
Attracting 1,700+ of the world’s top live music professionals from over 40 countries annually, the International Live Music Conference has been the foremost meeting place for live music professionals worldwide for nearly 40 years. In addition to its main conference, ILMC also produces Futures Forum, Touring Entertainment LIVE, and the International Festival Forum. More info: https://ilmc.com/
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