2022 Programme

Programme overview

Join us in Bristol for a transformative 3 day summit harnessing the power of the outdoors to make true connections and inspire positive change.

The circular approach to all things, including business, means that our focus is on collaboration, change and action.

Check out the programme below to find the themes, speakers and panels that are most relevant to you.

Themes

Everyone who comes to the summit, whether they be speakers, attendees, brands, athletes, academics, explorers; we are in all in the same business of conserving our precious home. These themes are therefore universal, interwoven and equally important. We cannot consider one without the other, and they feature across all three days in different ways.

 

Purpose Led Business | Energy Transition | Responsible Investing | Health & Wellbeing

Regenerative Food Production | Ocean & River Conservation | Diversity, Youth and Inclusion | Outdoor Use & Participation

2022 Programme Highlights

Day 1 - Tuesday 11th October

Speakers

Tim Smit KBE and Kresse Wesling return to the keynote stage along with activist Poppy Stowell-Evans and Jonathon Porritt CBE

Panels

Can More Data Save The Planet? Embracing Hard Human Behaviour Truths? Is Space The New Frontier for Environmentalism? Join speakers Phil Young, Grace Smith, Melissa Thorpe, Sal Montgomery, Magnus Wood to name a few

Workshops

Join summit ambassador Kate Larsen, speaker Fi Macmillan & others for practical advice on sustainability

Pitch Tent

Our Pitch Tent finalists showcase their Impact Projects & Adventures

Evening

Our evening schedule will include an adventure film festival, drinks events around Bristol, plus a few other surprises.

Day 2 - Wednesday 12th October

Speakers:

Richard Walker and Pip Hare take to the stage alongside Dr Richard J Lilley and business change leader Mike Barry

Panels

In Search of Nature & Restoration? Building Movements for Positive Change? Join David Lindo, Maxwell Ayamba, Charles Watson and others for hard-won insight and discussion

Workshops

Workshops with Chris Bertish, Magnus Wood and others on kindness, environmentalism & adventure.

Pitch Tent

Businesses for Good search for start up capital in The Pitch Tent.

Evening

The Wavelength Surf Film Festival: A heady mix of all-action shorts and feature-length documentaries, representing the very best contemporary releases from the world of surf cinema.

Day 3 - Thursday 13th October

Activities

Join us at The Wave to enjoy the outdoors and an opportunity to network while you Swim, Surf, Cycle, Run, Walk or Climb. Or simply rest, eat and relaxation.

Outdoor Innovation

Check out the latest innovations, solutions and ideas Trek, Buff, Rab, Hydro Flask, Komoot, Presca, Dakine and more.

Workshops

Gourmet Cooking on a Camping Stove with Harrison Ward, “The Fell Foodie”

The ABC of Cold Water Swimming – Wetsuits Not Allowed!
with Cath Pendleton

Panels

Surfers not Street Children – Achieving Social Justice and Tackling Diversity through Surf

Artisanal Food Production & Fair Pricing

“The Blue Earth Summit is a place to discover a modern way of working that is good for the planet and helps us retain and inspire staff. The final question we ask ourselves before starting a project: is this going to make the world better for other people’s grandchildren? And if the answer is yes, we do it; if it’s no then we don’t. Everyone thinks sustainability is really complicated but if you ask yourself this question, then it’s not. It also ensures long-term thinking which is always better for the environment.”

Kresse Wesling CBE

Book your tickets now

Options to attend the Summit for one, two or all three days are available. We have a range of packages on offer and discounts if you’d like to bring your whole team to the event.