📍 Venue: SISTER – Renold Building, 32a Altrincham Street, Manchester, M1 7JR
The climate is changing - and it risks becoming a crisis. Scientists warn we are close to crossing critical tipping points, food systems are under growing strain, and the UK remains dangerously underprepared. But within emergency is the opportunity for innovation, transformation, and enacting a community-centred just transition.
Bringing together leading actors and innovators from across Manchester's climate tech and sustainability community, this will be an evening of honest conversation to spark creative energy and find common, collective purpose.
Following a screening of the National Emergency Briefing (a landmark film featuring ten of the UK's leading experts on climate, nature, food security, energy and health, first delivered in Parliament), we will shift to solutions: the innovations, businesses and communities already building a better future for people and planet.
Community Partner: People, Planet, Pint
Powered by Advanced Research + Invention Agency
Pause for a moment and sit for a live illustrated portrait by Holly during this quickfire drop in session. A relaxed, informal chance to capture yourself and the energy of the day in Holly’s signature style.
Step into a space where every conversation could spark something new. Enjoy music, refreshments, and a lively atmosphere designed to bring people together, whether you’re exchanging ideas, discovering collaborators, or simply sharing a laugh. This is the perfect moment to unwind, connect, and let serendipity guide your evening.
Join us before the main event to explore the Innovator Showcase, where you’ll have the chance to meet the talented startups. Be the first to experience the innovative technologies and forward-thinking ideas on display.
Farm Urban is a Liverpool-based social enterprise using vertical farming and education programmes to tackle food insecurity, improve public health, and create more sustainable urban food systems.
Black Bull Biochar is the UK’s leading biochar producer, helping businesses and farmers restore soil, reduce emissions, improve crop yields, and remove carbon from the atmosphere through tailored biochar solutions.
Introduction from Venture Café.
People, Planet, Pint (PPP) is a global grassroots movement that hosts relaxed, informal meetups for people to connect, share ideas, and discuss sustainability over a drink
National Emergency Briefing (also known as the People’s Emergency Briefing) brings together the voices of leading experts and concerned citizens calling for urgent action on the climate and nature crisis. Developed to encourage stronger leadership and accountability from UK decision makers, the briefing explores the scale of the challenges ahead while highlighting the collective responsibility and opportunity to drive meaningful change.
Following the screening, join a facilitated discussion with Phil Korbel to reflect on the themes raised in National Emergency Briefing. This session invites audience perspectives on the climate and nature crisis, the role of decision makers, and the opportunities for collective action and innovation.
Reflect on what you see and hear during your evening by putting your thoughts about the climate crisis to paper. You’ll be guided by local illustrator Hollystrations to draw, doodle, or simply write as a way of exploring and expressing your ideas.
📍 Venue: SISTER – Renold Building, 32a Altrincham Street, Manchester, M1 7JR
The climate is changing - and it risks becoming a crisis. Scientists warn we are close to crossing critical tipping points, food systems are under growing strain, and the UK remains dangerously underprepared. But within emergency is the opportunity for innovation, transformation, and enacting a community-centred just transition.
Bringing together leading actors and innovators from across Manchester's climate tech and sustainability community, this will be an evening of honest conversation to spark creative energy and find common, collective purpose.
Following a screening of the National Emergency Briefing (a landmark film featuring ten of the UK's leading experts on climate, nature, food security, energy and health, first delivered in Parliament), we will shift to solutions: the innovations, businesses and communities already building a better future for people and planet.
Community Partner: People, Planet, Pint
Powered by Advanced Research + Invention Agency
Pause for a moment and sit for a live illustrated portrait by Holly during this quickfire drop in session. A relaxed, informal chance to capture yourself and the energy of the day in Holly’s signature style.
Step into a space where every conversation could spark something new. Enjoy music, refreshments, and a lively atmosphere designed to bring people together, whether you’re exchanging ideas, discovering collaborators, or simply sharing a laugh. This is the perfect moment to unwind, connect, and let serendipity guide your evening.
Join us before the main event to explore the Innovator Showcase, where you’ll have the chance to meet the talented startups. Be the first to experience the innovative technologies and forward-thinking ideas on display.
Farm Urban is a Liverpool-based social enterprise using vertical farming and education programmes to tackle food insecurity, improve public health, and create more sustainable urban food systems.
Black Bull Biochar is the UK’s leading biochar producer, helping businesses and farmers restore soil, reduce emissions, improve crop yields, and remove carbon from the atmosphere through tailored biochar solutions.
Introduction from Venture Café.
People, Planet, Pint (PPP) is a global grassroots movement that hosts relaxed, informal meetups for people to connect, share ideas, and discuss sustainability over a drink
National Emergency Briefing (also known as the People’s Emergency Briefing) brings together the voices of leading experts and concerned citizens calling for urgent action on the climate and nature crisis. Developed to encourage stronger leadership and accountability from UK decision makers, the briefing explores the scale of the challenges ahead while highlighting the collective responsibility and opportunity to drive meaningful change.
Following the screening, join a facilitated discussion with Phil Korbel to reflect on the themes raised in National Emergency Briefing. This session invites audience perspectives on the climate and nature crisis, the role of decision makers, and the opportunities for collective action and innovation.
Reflect on what you see and hear during your evening by putting your thoughts about the climate crisis to paper. You’ll be guided by local illustrator Hollystrations to draw, doodle, or simply write as a way of exploring and expressing your ideas.