Responsible investing can deliver strong returns as well as a better world. Climate transition presents an historic investment opportunity. Instead of saying ‘how are we going to pay for this’ – should we be asking 'what’s the price for not changing now?

It's no longer just locker room chat - the world has woken up to the enormous power of professional sports to drive change (or provoke debate) in our societies. What needs to happen for sport to be a permanent force for good - for fans, for players and communities?

Every place is an opportunity - not just for making money, but for making a positive impact on the world. How can towns and cities build common purpose amongst citizens, communities, elected representatives, businesses to make this happen?

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What food is good for us, our planet and business?

The future of secure transactions or another way to pollute the planet and rip people off? Lets go mining for information.

What are businesses without innovation?

Our finale piece. What is the point, if not for our future? As the UK prepares to host COP26, we lay down the gauntlet. Our Youth Summit participants join Ed

As consumers, our spending on wellness is growing exponentially but is it actually improving our health and happiness?

65% of children entering primary school this September will end up working in jobs that dont exist yet. If we all asked ourselves now what do I want to be when I grow up? where could our answers take us?

Our reverse dragons den. Businesses offer funding to community groups but will they accept it?

Weve seen impressive philanthropy from big pharmaceuticals during the pandemic, but is this just a sticking plaster for a broken industry, or a long term cure for broken health systems?

News that artists dont make money from releasing albums is a broken record. But now the climate catastrophe of touring and festivals is turning live shows into a minefield, how are musicians going to be compensated for their work, and the value of music to society?

From the boardrooms of Premier League football clubs to the changing rooms of grass roots gyms, people are asking the same question whats the role of professional sport business in society?

Its time to end the disability inequality crisis.

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Its not big companies that take the economy in new directions, but the thousands of small independent businesses and start-ups hidden away in homes, workspaces, trading estates and shops across the country. Its time for their moment to shine.

Corporates as campaigners? Or just another way to sell more stuff?

Can responsible investing deliver strong returns as well as a better world?

One of the worlds most influential conservationists meets one of the leading sustainable brands: Jane Goodall talks ambition, sacrifice and pragmatism when business and nature collide with Beth Thoren from Patagonia.

The future of retail needs a radical rethink, and fast. Will we see those who challenge the existing model and offer progressive thinking survive? Or will the retail industry remain cut from the same cloth?

Luxury fashion hasnt traditionally been associated with ethics, environmental awareness or social impact, but with millennials and Gen-Z a key part of the industrys recovery, that needs to change. How does chic meet sustainable?

The pandemic has brought about a surge in local purchasing and a renewed appreciation for the local but is this enough to save retail?

Consumers say climate change is an important issue, but cheap clothes, mass produced meat and bargain holidays fly off the shelves. In the Venn diagram of what we say and what we do, how much overlap really exists?

Is it a misconception to believe that everyone under the age of 20 thinks the same about the environment?

A short film to kick off the festival. Our participants from across industries ask what can we achieve this decade?

The global real-estate business has an image problem. Most people don’t trust it. So, the starting point when the development, and in turn the regeneration process begins, is often on

The concept of levelling up the UK is an important situation to address. But how do we know where is up or down, and who gets to decide?

Documentary film maker Alice Aedy explores the power of storytelling to provoke climate action.

Our environment, our wellbeing, and our society three experts tell us how they think the world will look in the next ten years

Theres no more time for empty words from business. We must act now, before its too late.

The principles of good business aren’t a choice, they’re the only way forward for growth and profit.

The UK has announced the creation of 8 new Freeports over the coming years. Freedom is good, right? But when rules are relaxed and established trading systems are changed, can it really benefit both businesses and people, or will one come out on top?