Building Bridges for Impact: Collaborative Pathways to Achieve the SDGs

Fast Forward 2030

In-person talk and networking event. Join us to build partnerships that drive real progress on the Sustainable Development Goals!

People's Mission Hall

Join us for an engaging and interactive event focused on fostering impactful collaborations to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This event brings together entrepreneurs, businesses, researchers, and students from the Fast Forward 2030 community to explore innovative partnerships. Through a combination of panel discussions, group activities, and networking, participants will discover new opportunities to collaborate, share expertise, and scale their impact. The event will also introduce the Fast Forward 2030 community platform powered by Goodsted, providing a space for ongoing collaboration after the event.

About our Chair <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/selinyigitbasiducker/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/selinyigitbasiducker/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Selin Yigitbasi-Ducker </a>founded Goodsted, a stakeholder impact management platform that empowers organizations to drive social and environmental progress. Through Goodsted, Selin helps businesses and nonprofits engage their stakeholders—employees, suppliers, and customers—to collaborate on sustainability initiatives and scale volunteering programs. Her platform streamlines communication and reporting, freeing up time for organizations to focus on meaningful, strategic impact.In addition to leading Goodsted, Selin co-chairs the Entrepreneurship Community at the Family Business Network (FBN) and serves on the board of <a href="https://fastforward2030.com/" title="https://fastforward2030.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Fast Forward 2030</a>, a global network of impact entrepreneurs hosted by UCL's Institute for Global Prosperity. Selin's passion for fostering collaboration and driving positive change makes her a dynamic leader in impact.

About our Panelists <a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.drfranharris.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cignacio.gomez.22%40ucl.ac.uk%7C2e8320a4f62a4dbc1f3408dcde039d16%7C1faf88fea9984c5b93c9210a11d9a5c2%7C0%7C0%7C638629354322674561%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=88APYMJ3moLrNNc7CR%2BoHLbhC6gv2lnyscg7c3VY9kE%3D&reserved=0" title="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.drfranharris.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cignacio.gomez.22%40ucl.ac.uk%7C2e8320a4f62a4dbc1f3408dcde039d16%7C1faf88fea9984c5b93c9210a11d9a5c2%7C0%7C0%7C638629354322674561%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=88APYMJ3moLrNNc7CR%2BoHLbhC6gv2lnyscg7c3VY9kE%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dr Fran Harris</a> is a founder, scientist, and environmentalist with a decade of experience in sustainability. She has worked with charities, start-ups, and community groups in East London and globally. In 2022, she launched <a href="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fweare4good.co.uk%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cignacio.gomez.22%40ucl.ac.uk%7C2e8320a4f62a4dbc1f3408dcde039d16%7C1faf88fea9984c5b93c9210a11d9a5c2%7C0%7C0%7C638629354322702269%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=gTy9pz0EBz0hM7ArtGvG8wXR3PcsB5bPnNbX%2FijNFGw%3D&reserved=0" title="https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fweare4good.co.uk%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cignacio.gomez.22%40ucl.ac.uk%7C2e8320a4f62a4dbc1f3408dcde039d16%7C1faf88fea9984c5b93c9210a11d9a5c2%7C0%7C0%7C638629354322702269%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=gTy9pz0EBz0hM7ArtGvG8wXR3PcsB5bPnNbX%2FijNFGw%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">4GOOD</a>, a social enterprise that helps people find and create events that do good. 4GOOD leverages collaboration and partnerships to build communities around positive change. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaetan-cuvillier-727b5113/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaetan-cuvillier-727b5113/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Gaetan Cuvillier</a> is the Founder and CEO of <a href="https://www.oak-network.com/" title="https://www.oak-network.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The OAK Network</a>, a decentralized platform that helps businesses manage their energy use efficiently, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impact by leveraging real-time data monitoring and sustainable technology solutions. Complementing this, OAK Lab was established to bridge the gap between academia and industry by advancing research and development, delivering intelligent energy platforms, and working towards NET ZERO CO2 targets for sustainable built environments.

<h3>About Fast Forward 2030</h3>Fast Forward 2030 UK is a London-based community of impact entrepreneurs that hosts bi-monthly events to support innovation and peer-to-peer learning for entrepreneurs committed to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We aim to inspire sustainable prosperity by bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, sustainability professionals, students, and academics.

Agenda

Allow participants to arrive, register, and network informally with a focus on SDGs.

Registration and Refreshments

Introduction of Fast Forward 2030, speakers, contexts, and the importance of this discussion

Welcome and Introduction of Fast Forward 2030

Discover how ambitious UK entrepreneurs leverage partnerships to create innovative solutions for addressing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Presentation from the Panelists

Synergy Mapping: Identifying shared resources and expertise such as funding, research, and technology.
Collaborative Problem-Solving: Discussing challenges like market access, data, and networks, and exploring how participants can support each other through mentorship, R&D, or distribution channels.
Partnership Pitches: Participants will propose partnership ideas and outline actionable next steps to foster ongoing collaborations.


Collaborative Room: Build bridges for Impact.

More time to enjoy refreshments and conversations in the lovely XandWhy venue in Whitechapel. Learn more about FF2030 and XandWhy partnership here: https://www.xandwhy.co.uk/partnerships/fast-forward-2030?utm_source=fast-forward-2030&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=partner-referral