Science tells us that we have a decade within which to make unprecedented and far-reaching changes to all aspects of society. Decisions made in the coming years will be critical in determining our future. 

This provocative, intergenerational and action-focused summit will bring creative and cultural leaders and institutions together with funders, grassroots activists, policy-makers and the scientific community to explore what creativity, leadership and innovation means in the context of Climate Emergency, ahead of the crucial COP26 climate talks.

Taking place on Wednesday 26th February 2020, this event will bring together high-profile expert speakers and facilitators with an audience of over 300 from across the UK and beyond to ask: What will the world be like in 2030, and what can the creative and cultural community do now to push us closer to the future we want?  

During the day we will look at the political, demographic, economic and social forces driving our changing climate and devastating loss of nature, and explore how the arts and cultural sector can be galvanised to move us towards net-zero whilst laying foundations for a more connected and just future society.

What will this event entail?

A full programme and speakers will be announced shortly, however you can expect interactive sessions, performances, high profile keynotes, and cross-disciplinary discussion. As a participant of this event, we ask you to bring your vision, experience and expertise to help shape and contribute towards the day.

Contributors confirmed so far include Kate Raworth, renegade economist tackling social and ecological challenges; Noga Levy-Rapoport, climate justice advocate with UK Student Climate Network; Nabil Ahmed, visual artist and Founder of INTERPRT; Jamie Oborne, Manager of The 1975 and Entrepreneur Of The Year (2018); Kareem Dayes, musician and Founder of the Rural Urban Synthesis Society; Afsheen Kabir Rashid, co-Founder and co-CEO of Repowering London; and Chris Stark, Chief Executive of the Committee on Climate Change.

Preliminary structure for the day

We will be releasing further details very soon. For now though, please book your tickets below!

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Image credit:

Warming Stripes - indicating annual global temperatures from 1850-2017, with thanks to Ed Hawkins: https://www.climate-lab-book.ac.uk/2018/warming-stripes/

FAQs

- Am I eligible for a regular ticket?

If you are applying within an organisation, and your annual turnover is less than £1mn, you are eligible for the standard ticket rate. If you are applying as an individual, you are eligible for the standard ticket rate. In the interest of fairness, we reserve the right to challenge any tickets purchased at a lower rate if you are eligible for the larger organisational rate.

- When does the early bird rate end?

There are only a limited number of early bird tickets on offer. As soon as the early bird allocation is fully booked, standard rate tickets will become available. Please note there are only 300 tickets available for this event in total, so we expect to sell out and advise booking your ticket early to avoid disappointment.

- The ticket price is a real barrier to attendance for me, which ticket should I book?

There are a limited number of places available for those who cannot afford the ticket cost, (for example artists / freelancers / students / under 25's) that are available at a reduced rate. We also have a number of complimentary and bursary places for those who are unemployed.

- How do I apply for a concession?

Please fill in one of the following forms BEFORE booking via the registration form. We plan to process concessions and complimentary tickets on a case by case basis and we aim to release batches of tickets to applicants on the following dates: 18th December; 15th January; and 29th January.

COMPLIMENTARY APPLICATION FORM (limited number of tickets available) - eligible for those who are under 25 / unemployed

CONCESSION APPLICATION FORM (limited number of tickets available) - eligible for artists / freelancers / students

- Are there bursaries available?

If successful in applying for a concession or complimentary place, we will send on details of any bursaries available.

Access information

The venue is wheelchair accessible, and there will live subtitling available. Please let us know any additional accessibility requirements during the application form to ensure we can best accommodate you.

This event is run in partnership with the Arts Council England as part of the environmental programme.