Earth Day Action:
Target Zero
Event at a Glance
A high‑energy day of insight and innovation with panel discussions sparking fresh ideas, bold conversations, and powerful connections with industry-leading voices in:
Hospitality, Property, Retail and Manufacturing
We invite you to join us at Sustainably Speaking, our flagship London event taking place in Shoreditch, London.
Prepare for a full-day experience designed to support your organisation at every stage of their sustainability and net zero journey.
Taking place on Earth Day, it’s the perfect moment to come together, share ideas, and explore practical ways to accelerate meaningful climate action.
Agenda and timings
When? | What? | Where? |
9 – 10 | Networking/breakfast/arrival and registration | Innovation Zone – Studio 2 |
10 | Open – Ben Beetham Host | Inspiration Zone – Studio 1 |
10 – 10.15 | Michael Abbott – Welcome and intro to SE First | Inspiration Zone – Studio 1 |
10.15 – 10.25 | Sam Davidson – Intro to event and Target Zero | Inspiration Zone – Studio 1 |
10.25 – 10.35 | Matt Osborne – Green Innovation in Procurement | Inspiration Zone – Studio 1 |
11.00 – 11.30 | Panel 1 – Hospitality | Inspiration Zone – Studio 1 |
11.45 – 12.15 | Sustainable Energy Consortium – Workshop | Strategic Partners – Studio 3 |
12.30 – 1.30 | LUNCH and NETWORKING |
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1.30 – 1.45 | Hannah Cox – Better Business Network/Project Salt Run | Inspiration Zone – Studio 1 |
2.00 – 2.30 | Panel 2 – Property | Inspiration Zone – Studio 1 |
2.45 – 3.15 | Panel 3 – Retail & Manufacturing | Inspiration Zone – Studio 1 |
3.30 – 4.00 | Sustainable Energy Consortium – Workshop | Strategic Partners – Studio 3 |
4.00 | Close – Ben Beetham Host | Inspiration Zone – Studio 1 |
What to expect:
- Technology partner showcases
Throughout the day, our specialist partners will be on hand to demonstrate solutions, answer questions, and explore how to turn your net zero ambitions into measurable progress. - Networking opportunities
Connect with peers, industry experts, and the Sustainable Energy First team in an open and engaging environment.
- All-day hospitality
Enjoy breakfast and refreshments available throughout the day, followed by a complimentary lunch at midday.
Our goal is to create an environment that’s genuinely useful – combining practical conversations, real examples, and plenty of time to learn, share, and collaborate.
Location:
We’ll be hosting the event at Motel Studios, Arch 406–408, Long Street, London, E2 8HG – one of Shoreditch’s most impressive creative venues. As our first major London event, we’ve chosen a space that’s modern, accessible, and purpose-built for inspiring discussion and collaboration. We can’t wait to see you there!
Find full venue details here: https://www.motelstudios.co.uk/
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Event Agenda
9:30 – 10:00 AM
Welcome & Meet and Greet
• Tea/coffee reception
• Informal networking
10:00 – 10:15 AM
Opening Remarks
• Overview of the day and introduction of guest speakers
10:15 – 10:45 AM
Innovation at Blenheim
• Case Study: Blenheim Palace IoT Showcase
10:45 – 11:00 AM
Order of the day
• An overview as to what the day will entail
11:00 AM – 11:15 PM
Tyrrells – Tech Partner Presentation
UpGreen– SaaS Tech Partner Presentation
Sustainable Energy First Presentation
Lunch & Networking
12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Room allocation rotating every hour
Room 1: Tyrrells
• Demo of Halo IoT Damp & Mould Detection Device
• Overview of broader IoT solutions
Room 2: UpGreen
• Visualising property stock
• SaaS Partner Presentation: EPC Dashboard
• Planning retrofit and compliance strategies
Room 3: Property
• Guest speakers share real-world challenges and solutions
- Topics:
• Sustainability, Energy, EPC, Heat Networks and Heat metering and ESG
• Collaborative problem-solving and solution mapping
Room 4: Podcast Set up
• Live Podcast to discuss the challenges organisations with large complex multi-site estates face and more
3:30 – 4:00 PM
Closing Remarks & Next Steps
• Summary of key takeaways from our hosts
• Opportunities for follow-up and collaboration