Date: 19 September 2025    |   9:30am – 4pm   

Location:  Alton Towers Conference Centre

CLIMATE EXPO

& SUSTAINABILITY CONFERENCE

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CLIMATE EXPO Get involved

The Climate Expo and Sustainability Conference takes place in Staffordshire, and has a mixture of exhibitors, speakers, workshops, roundtables and networking.

Everything you need to know about climate innovation, resilience and solutions, all under one roof. 

CLIMATE EXPO Get involved

The Midlands Climate Expo and Sustainability Conference brings together exhibitors, expert speakers, hands-on workshops, networking and more — for professionals, businesses and public sector leaders.

Discover the latest in climate innovation, resilience and real-world solutions — all under one roof.

CLIMATE EXPO 2025 SPEAKER HALL SCHEDULE

9:30am

Registration Desk Opens

Arrive, grab a drink, and explore the exhibition space before the activities begin.

10:00am – 10:05am

Welcome from The Globe Group

A brief welcome to open the day, introduce the themes of the Expo, and set the tone for collaboration and action.

10:05am – 11:00am

Panel: Greening the Supply Chain – Sustainable Tourism in Practice

How can sustainable procurement and tourism go hand in hand? This panel explores how destinations, suppliers and stakeholders are working together to embed sustainability throughout the tourism value chain.

11:00am – 12:00pm

Panel: Smart Climate – Harnessing AI for a Greener Future

Explore the emerging role of artificial intelligence in tackling climate change. From energy management to predictive modelling, what’s hype, what’s hope – and what’s happening now?

12:00pm – 1:00pm

Lunch

Enjoy a seasonal buffet lunch and continue conversations with fellow delegates and exhibitors.

Please note: lunches must be booked in advance and can be selected when you register for the event.

1:00pm – 2:00pm

Panel: Impact Matters – Making Climate Action Count

From carbon data to community stories, how do we know what’s working? This session looks at how we measure and communicate impact, and why it matters for funders, partners and the public.

2:00pm – 2:30pm

The Road Ahead – COP Charter Update & Signing

Catch up on the progress of the Staffordshire & Stoke-On-Trent COP and witness further key signatories signing the COP Charter — a shared commitment to collaborative, place-based climate action.

2:30pm – 3:00pm

Devolution: The Climate Opportunity

A timely conversation on how devolved powers can accelerate climate solutions at a local level — featuring insights into political leadership, place-shaping, and policy innovation.

3:00pm – 3:30pm

Keynote Conversation: The Business of Change

What does it really mean to lead with purpose? This powerful conversation with our keynote explores the future of business, place and values.

3:30pm – 4:00pm

Closing Panel: Bold Moves for a Better World

An energising call to action to close the day. What bold steps do we need to take next — as individuals, organisations and regions — to shape a fairer, greener future?

4:00pm – 5:00pm

Drinks Reception with Climate Comedian: Stuart Goldsmith

Unwind, connect and celebrate the day with a drink and a dose of climate comedy from the brilliant Stuart Goldsmith. This reception also marks the fundraising moment of the day, supporting our ongoing work to accelerate place-based climate action across the Midlands. Contributions—big or small—are welcome and appreciated.

2025 EXHIBITOR SPOTLIGHT

BLOG POSTS Latest News

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Why Solar Star Power Returns to the Midlands Climate Expo Year After Year

We’re delighted to shine a spotlight on one of our long-standing exhibitors: Solar Star Power.

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New for 2025 – Electric Shuttle Service to Midlands Climate Expo

As we grow the Midlands Climate Expo into one of the region’s leading sustainability events,

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Delegate Registration Now Open for Midlands Climate Expo 2025

We’re delighted to announce that delegate registration is now officially open for the Midlands Climate

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2024 GALLERY SOME MOMENTS FROM 2024

PREVIOUS Event Speakers

Serge de Gheldere

CEO, Futureproofed, part of Sweco

Prof. Miles Richardson

Professor of Human Factors & Nature Connectedness, University of Derby

Dr Pawas Bisht

Deputy Director, Institute for Sustainable Futures

Matt Lovatt

Park Director, Trentham Monkey Forest

Nigel Ryan

Managing Director, EVC Solutions

Izzy Howden

Senior Campaign Manager, Make My Money Matter

Nick Oldridge

Co-Founder, Climate Science Breakthrough

Dave Roberts

Managing Director, GivEnergy

Michaela Strachan

TV Presenter & Wildlife Advocate

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

TV Chef and Environmental Campaigner

Tom Bedford

Place-based Decarbonisation Manager - The Globe Group

Julian Woolford

CEO, Staffordshire Wildlife Trust

JOIN OUR Workshop Leaders

Prof. Zoe Robinson

Professor of Sustainability, Keele University

Julian Woolford

CEO, Staffordshire Wildlife Trust

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