24 May 2023

Start-up sustainably

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SCI, London, UK

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Synopsis

Start-ups and SMEs are the life-blood of the economy, but with enormous pressure to balance development costs, resources and the need to generate sales, it is not easy to start-up sustainably achieving growth while minimising environmental and societal impact. Speakers include experienced entrepreneurs and investors to share their knowledge on the best practises and resources that will help entrepreneurs embed best practice in their innovative businesses from the beginning. Through networking and panel discussions participants, from across the SCI community and beyond, will debate how start-ups can be supported in the future to meet their ambitions to create sustainable companies.

Attendees

This event will be of interest to anyone interested in start-ups, including start-up companies, investors and organisations who can provide support.

Confirmed Speakers

Prof Ian Thomson, WWG
Dan Noakes, Systemic Challenge Lead, CPI
Alasdair Bremner, CEO at Alusid,

Programme

Wednesday 24 May 2023

12:30: Lunch and networking with SCI Board of Trustees
13:30: Welcome
13:45: Positive pathway for more sustainable organization, rule of reporting data in SMEs context
Prof Ian Thomson, WWG
14:15: Dan Noakes, Systemic Challenge Lead, CPI
14:45: Transforming waste - scaling up sustainable architectural surfaces from lab to mass-production
Alasdair Bremner, CEO, Alusid
15:15: Refreshment break
15:30: Group workshop discussion led by questions:
• What are the biggest challenges faced by start-ups to reduce environmental impact? • How can the SCI / community help start-ups build businesses that are more sustainable?
16:30: Summary of conclusions from each group
17:00: Close

Venue and Contact

SCI

14/15 Belgrave Square
London
SW1X 8PS

Conference Team

Tel: +44 (0)20 7598 1561

Email: conferences@soci.org

Fees

Member Rate - £30

Non-member Rate - £45

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Exhibition and Sponsorship

An exhibition will take place alongside the conference for companies and related organisations who may wish to exhibit. Please email conferences@soci.org for further information and prices. Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Organising committee

Tiffany Wood, Dyneval Ltd
Neil Crabb, Frontier IP
Elijah Nazarzadeh, Nebuflow