Join the South West’s Leading Event for Sustainable Business

9-10 June 2025 | Bristol Beacon, BS1 5AR

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The Festival of Sustainable Business is the South West’s most impactful sustainability event. Hosted in the green capital of the UK, Bristol, this year’s conference and exhibition is a unique opportunity to learn, collaborate, and access the expertise needed to navigate the evolving sustainability landscape with confidence.

Now in its 6th year, the move to Bristol Beacon allows the Festival to welcome more attendees and host action-orientated sessions with expert speakers from the region and beyond.

Conference speakers

  • Headshot of Benita Matofska

    Benita Matofska

    World-leading speaker and climate change consultant

  • Headshot of Helen Godwin

    Mayor Helen Godwin

    Mayor of the West of England

  • Headshot of Tracy Wyman

    Tracy Wyman

    Chief Impact Officer, Science Based Targets Initiative

  • Headshot of Paul Bowtell

    Paul Bowtell

    Senior Sustainability Manager, Ecotricity

  • Headshot of Chris Grimes

    Chris Grimes

    Podcast and Radio Show host, “The Good Listening To Show: Stories of Distinction & Genius”

  • Headshot of Simon Andrews

    Simon Andrews

    Managing director, Retrofit West

  • Headshot of Lauren Couch

    Lauren Couch

    Director and Head of Corporate Finance, GS Verde Corporate Finance

  • Headshot of Neil Morris

    Neil Morris

    Chairman and Founder, Kelpi

  • Headshot of Alex Benstead

    Alex Benstead

    Senior Manager Partnerships and Programmes Manager UK Green Building Council

  • Headshot of Rhian Sherrington

    Rhian Sherrington

    Founder, Women in Sustainability Network

  • Headshot of Helen Martin

    Helen Martin

    CEO of Bristol Energy Cooperative

  • Headshot of Dan Brown

    Dan Brown

    Co-founder and CEO of RouteZero.com

  • Headshot of Ed Rowberry

    Ed Rowberry

    Chief Executive of Bristol and Bath Regional Capital (BBRC)

  • Headshot of Mo Kanjilal

    Mo Kanjilal

    Co-Creator of Watch This Sp_ce, Tedx speaker and Author

  • Headshot of Jon Hunt

    Jon Hunt

    Senior Manager for Hydrogen Transformation at Toyota GB

Meet the speakers

Exclusive for conference delegates

Access all the festival activities including conference, exhibition, and networking. Book by Wednesday 4th June and save!

Unlock the Festival with a Delegate Pass

  • Exhibition

    A free-to-attend Exhibition of over 50 sustainability solutions, businesses and organisations.

    Connect with industry leaders offering practical tools, resources, and insights to support your organisation in achieving net-zero goals.

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  • Conference

    Panel sessions, workshops and product demonstrations will cover key topics such as access to funding, innovations and technologies reshaping industries, retrofit, the future of energy and the power of storytelling.

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  • Networking

    Make connections and unlock future opportunities with over 1000 delegates, including refreshment breaks, lunch and post-festival drinks reception.

    Gain maximum exposure for your brand and build bridges with potential customers, partners, and industry leaders.

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  • Workshops

    Included with a standard festival ticket, the Workshop element of the Festival is designed for proactive delegates, ready to take their learnings and apply them in real time with expert guidance.

    Limited spaces available via the Programme.

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  • Opening Ceremony

    Kicking off the festival, keynote speakers will share the latest climate science, policies, regulations and trends in the Opening Ceremony.

    Hosted by Benita Matofska, global sustainability campaigner and changemaker, this session will set the stage for the conference.

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  • Hear from the 'Horses Mouth'

    On Day Two, attendees will have the chance to learn directly from businesses who’ll be sharing their experiences of the challenges, opportunities and rewards of sustainable transformation.

    Sponsored by Ecotricity

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Full programme

Confirmed attending

  • Logo for Fix My Tek
  • Logo for Priority Express
  • Logo for Grace & Green
  • Logo for Lloyds Banking Group
  • Logo for WWF
  • Logo for The Green Register of Construction Professionals.
  • Logo for Green Schools Project
  • Logo for Building Energy Experts
  • Logo for Sustain Heating & Renewables
  • Logo for Forest of Avon Trust
  • Logo for Vision 2030
  • Logo for Yoke Design
A-Z of Exhibitors

More From The Exhibition

  • Business Engagement Hub

    Looking to grow your business or develop your workforce? Visit the Business Engagement Hub to connect with teams from the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority.

    Find us at the Exhibition, Lower Ground Floor from 9am.

    Illustrated balloon in the sky with text 'Business Engagement Hub, Sponsored by West of England Mayoral Combined Authority'

  • Construction Zone

    The Construction Zone, presented by Retrofit West, will provide attendees with hands-on experiences with the latest building technologies and regional sustainability initiatives. Including a Construction Talks stage on the Terrace Bar and Construction exhibitors on the Stalls Bar.

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  • Chill Out Space

    Between moments of inspiration, connection, and learning, take a short break in the Chill Out Space - a calm, comfortable place to relax and recharge. Proudly sponsored by Lexus.

    Find us in the Dundry Room, Bridgehouse from 9am.

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Full programme

  • "This year, we’re really looking to expand the possibilities of the Festival with a programme that covers energy, housing, built environment, consultancy, sustainable finance and much more"

    Alan Bailey, Managing Director of Future Leap

  • “We’re joining forces with Future Leap to support Bristol’s Festival of Sustainable Business. It’s all about sharing what works, learning what doesn’t, and helping more organisations get on the path to net zero"

    Dale Vince OBE, Founder of Ecotricity

  • "The Festival of Sustainable Business is a brilliant opportunity to bring together people who can drive real change – from householders to contractors and businesses of all sizes"

    Simon Andrews, Managing Director at Retrofit West