📍 Venue: SISTER – Renold Building, 32a Altrincham Street, Manchester, M1 7JR
The carbon market is often described as a "Wild West," but beneath the headlines, a high-integrity ecosystem is being built. How do we move from skepticism to scalable impact?
Join us and Sustainable Ventures for an evening of straight talk as we pull back the curtain on the carbon value chain. We’ve assembled a panel of innovators who are behind the next frontier. Guided by host Dan Graf (EarthChain), we’ll dive into:
- The Science: How Black Bull Biochar is locking away carbon through physical, permanent removal.
- The Security: How Kita (carbon insurance specialist) is de-risking the market to bring in institutional-grade trust.
- The Scale: How Carma.Earth is simplifying nature-based solutions to make impact accessible for everyone.
Whether you're an investor, a founder, or just curious about how we actually reach Net Zero, this session will strip away the jargon and focus on what’s working, what’s changing, and why the next decade of carbon belongs to the transparent.
In partnership with Sustainable Ventures
Sustainable Ventures is a full-service ecosystem supporting climate tech startups with funding, expertise, and collaborative workspaces, helping sustainable ventures grow and scale.
Community Partner: digitalThursday
digitalThursday is Manchester's networking event that brings together professionals, entrepreneurs, and digital nomads across the digital, creative, fintech, and technology sectors to share best practices, build connections, and support the thriving tech scene.
Powered by Advanced Research + Invention Agency
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.
Ever cancelled a networking event at the last minute because you were dreading the small talk? Or found yourself at an event sticking to familiar faces, but struggling to make useful new connections?
This practical session is split into two 30 minute parts at the start and end of the event to help you network with confidence, build connections, and make the most of this opportunity.
This session is ideal for anyone new to networking or finds it daunting and wants to become more confident and effective. It is also useful for old hands who enjoy networking but would like to sharpen their skills and pick up new strategies.
By the end of the session, you will be able to:
- Define your purpose for networking
- Start and end conversations with confidence
- Build rapport and read body language
- Follow up professionally and grow the relationship
PART 1
- You’ll prepare for success by creating a slick professional introduction
- Learn how to approach people with confidence and the basics of appropriate small talk
- Understand how to read body language and end conversations naturally
- Then you’ll spend the next two hours of the event putting these new skills into practice.
Introduction from Venture Café.
Demystifying Carbon brings together leading voices to cut through the complexity of carbon markets, removal and net zero claims. From biochar and nature-based solutions to evolving standards and market mechanisms, the panel will explore what’s real, what’s emerging, and where misconceptions remain. Designed for founders, corporates and policymakers, the session will offer a clear, practical view of how carbon is measured, valued and applied - and what it means for innovation and the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Ever cancelled a networking event at the last minute because you were dreading the small talk? Or found yourself at an event sticking to familiar faces, but struggling to make useful new connections?
This practical session is split into two 30 minute parts at the start and end of the event to help you network with confidence, build connections, and make the most of this opportunity.
This session is ideal for anyone new to networking or finds it daunting and wants to become more confident and effective. It is also useful for old hands who enjoy networking but would like to sharpen their skills and pick up new strategies.
By the end of the session, you will be able to:
- Define your purpose for networking
- Start and end conversations with confidence
- Build rapport and read body language
- Follow up professionally and grow the relationship
PART 2:
- We’ll discuss your networking experiences - the good, the bad and the ugly!
- You’ll learn key points on how to follow up and build lasting business relationships.
- Develop effective techniques to make networking natural and part of your skillset.
- You will leave with practical tools you’ve already road tested and can use straight away or make your next networking event a success.
📍 Venue: SISTER – Renold Building, 32a Altrincham Street, Manchester, M1 7JR
The carbon market is often described as a "Wild West," but beneath the headlines, a high-integrity ecosystem is being built. How do we move from skepticism to scalable impact?
Join us and Sustainable Ventures for an evening of straight talk as we pull back the curtain on the carbon value chain. We’ve assembled a panel of innovators who are behind the next frontier. Guided by host Dan Graf (EarthChain), we’ll dive into:
- The Science: How Black Bull Biochar is locking away carbon through physical, permanent removal.
- The Security: How Kita (carbon insurance specialist) is de-risking the market to bring in institutional-grade trust.
- The Scale: How Carma.Earth is simplifying nature-based solutions to make impact accessible for everyone.
Whether you're an investor, a founder, or just curious about how we actually reach Net Zero, this session will strip away the jargon and focus on what’s working, what’s changing, and why the next decade of carbon belongs to the transparent.
In partnership with Sustainable Ventures
Sustainable Ventures is a full-service ecosystem supporting climate tech startups with funding, expertise, and collaborative workspaces, helping sustainable ventures grow and scale.
Community Partner: digitalThursday
digitalThursday is Manchester's networking event that brings together professionals, entrepreneurs, and digital nomads across the digital, creative, fintech, and technology sectors to share best practices, build connections, and support the thriving tech scene.
Powered by Advanced Research + Invention Agency
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.
Ever cancelled a networking event at the last minute because you were dreading the small talk? Or found yourself at an event sticking to familiar faces, but struggling to make useful new connections?
This practical session is split into two 30 minute parts at the start and end of the event to help you network with confidence, build connections, and make the most of this opportunity.
This session is ideal for anyone new to networking or finds it daunting and wants to become more confident and effective. It is also useful for old hands who enjoy networking but would like to sharpen their skills and pick up new strategies.
By the end of the session, you will be able to:
- Define your purpose for networking
- Start and end conversations with confidence
- Build rapport and read body language
- Follow up professionally and grow the relationship
PART 1
- You’ll prepare for success by creating a slick professional introduction
- Learn how to approach people with confidence and the basics of appropriate small talk
- Understand how to read body language and end conversations naturally
- Then you’ll spend the next two hours of the event putting these new skills into practice.
Introduction from Venture Café.
Demystifying Carbon brings together leading voices to cut through the complexity of carbon markets, removal and net zero claims. From biochar and nature-based solutions to evolving standards and market mechanisms, the panel will explore what’s real, what’s emerging, and where misconceptions remain. Designed for founders, corporates and policymakers, the session will offer a clear, practical view of how carbon is measured, valued and applied - and what it means for innovation and the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Ever cancelled a networking event at the last minute because you were dreading the small talk? Or found yourself at an event sticking to familiar faces, but struggling to make useful new connections?
This practical session is split into two 30 minute parts at the start and end of the event to help you network with confidence, build connections, and make the most of this opportunity.
This session is ideal for anyone new to networking or finds it daunting and wants to become more confident and effective. It is also useful for old hands who enjoy networking but would like to sharpen their skills and pick up new strategies.
By the end of the session, you will be able to:
- Define your purpose for networking
- Start and end conversations with confidence
- Build rapport and read body language
- Follow up professionally and grow the relationship
PART 2:
- We’ll discuss your networking experiences - the good, the bad and the ugly!
- You’ll learn key points on how to follow up and build lasting business relationships.
- Develop effective techniques to make networking natural and part of your skillset.
- You will leave with practical tools you’ve already road tested and can use straight away or make your next networking event a success.