Green Growth Conference 2027

8:30 – 9:15 / Registration, tea/coffee

9:15-9:20 / Welcome by our Host – pro-m or sponsor

9:20 – 9:25 / Welcome by SISTER

9:25 – 10:05 / Climate Risk & Commercial Opportunity

Climate change is increasingly a business issue. Organisations must understand both the risks they face and the opportunities emerging from the green transition.

10:05 – 10:45 / Creating a Greener and More Resilient Greater Manchester 

What does a sustainable city region look like, and how can businesses contribute to creating it?

10:45 – 11:05 – Tea/coffee break & networking

11:05 – 11:20/ KEYNOTE session

11:20 – 12:00 / People & Skills: Building the Workforce for a Green Economy 

The transition to a greener economy will create significant opportunities, but only if businesses have access to the right skills and talent.

12:00– 12:40 / GreenTech, AI & the Future of Sustainable Business

Technology is transforming how organisations reduce emissions, improve efficiency and unlock new commercial opportunities. But as AI and digital infrastructure expand, so do questions around their environmental impact.

12:40 – 12:50 / CLOSING REMARKS & EVENT THANKS

13:00 – 14:00 / Lunch provided by Open Kitchen and networking

14:00 / End and depart