2024 Summit Speakers.
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John Elkington
Godfather of Sustainability John is a world authority on sustainability. He was named 4th in an international survey of the top 100 CSR leaders, after Al Gore, Barack Obama, the late Anita Roddick and alongside Muhammad Yunus. A former member of the World Economic Forum, he is the author or co-author of 20 books with the most recent, “Tickling Sharks: How We Sold Business on Sustainability” reinforcing his reputation as ‘The Godfather of Sustainability’. He has helped inspire and incubate global movements including the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes and the B Team (which includes Sir Richard Branson, Arianna Huffington and Christiana Figueres). In 1994, John created the concept and coined the phrase; ‘Triple Bottom Line’ and in 2021 he received the World Sustainability Award. |
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Eimear Manning
UN Committee Member Eimear is Ireland’s representative on the United Nations Education for Sustainable Development Steering Committee. She also leads on Youth & Climate Justice for the National Youth Council of Ireland where she oversees youth-led projects centred on issues of climate change, climate justice, and meaningful youth inclusion. An advisor to Government Ministers, Eimear is helping to create a new ‘Council of Europe’ recommendation on Young People and Climate Action. The founder of Turn Tides, Eimear was awarded a Master of Science in Marine Sustainability in 2015 and received a scholarship in 2017 to work aboard a Research Vessel in Florida. Since then, she has worked to bring ocean literacy and stewardship to young people across Ireland and Europe. |
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Dr Chris Hines MBE
Serial Change-Maker Chris co-founded 'Surfers Against Sewage' which has grown from a handful of activists to a nationwide movement and one of the UK's most successful campaigning charities. He was also Sustainability Director at The Eden Project where he conceived and delivered “Waste Neutral”, an early version of the circular economy. A sought-after speaker, Chris’ clients include Accenture, Comic Relief, BMW and International Schools in the Hague and Geneva. During his career He has addressed the UK parliament, the European Commission, briefed the President of the European Parliament, been a special advisor to the Minister for the Environment and appeared on a wide range of media from BBC World Service and Panorama to CNN. |
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David Puttnam CBE
Oscar-Winning Film Producer Delivering the annual virtual address, David is best known for a wide-ranging career in film, education and the environment. His films, which include The Mission, The Killing Fields and Chariots of Fire, have won 10 Oscars, 10 Golden Globes, 9 Emmy’s, 25 Baftas and the Palme D’Or at Cannes. He previously founded the National Teaching Awards, served as President of UNICEF UK and as the Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Draft Climate Change Bill which was the world’s first climate change legislation. A former member of the House of Lords, David was awarded a CBE in 1982, a knighthood in 1995, and was appointed to the House of Lords in 1997. He has received over 50 Honorary Degrees, Diplomas and Fellowships. |
Event Details.Date: Wednesday 16th October 2024
Time: 09.30am – 2.00pm (Includes Light Breakfast & Lunch) Venue: In-person at ICC Belfast Booking: |
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WOW, I was blown away by today's event. It was great to hear the insightful knowledge and experience of the key speakers. It has inspired me to think about how we educate, create awareness, explain carbon in simpler terms and inspire everyone to STOP and MAKE A CHANGE
Victoria Johnston, Farrans Construction A great summit offering hope and practical advice/solutions to take positive action
Wendy McCulla, Aspire Learning and Development Another fantastic event from MLN - great speaker line up with practical actions to take away
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One of the most thought-provoking events I’ve attended where failure is just not an option
Robert McCullough, Danske Bank A call to action that every business needs to hear!
Karl Crockard, CASC LTD Inspirational
Connor Mckiver, McCloskey International Interesting, inspiring, scary statistics and thought provoking
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