
Join the South West’s Leading Event for Sustainable Business
9-10 June 2025 | Bristol Beacon, BS1 5AR
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.
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Access all the festival activities including conference, exhibition, and networking. Book by Wednesday 4th June and save!
Unlock the Festival with a Delegate Pass
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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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More From The Exhibition
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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.
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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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"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
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“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
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"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