The 18th edition of the Green Events and Innovations Conference (GEI18) is returning to the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London on Tuesday, 24 February 2026.
With a core focus on event sustainability, the GEI brings together the “brightest minds” to “tackle the most poignant and pressing topics relating to event sustainability, climate change, and social action,” says the event.
The conference hosts a number of talks, panels, discussions, and case studies from both music and sporting events.
Topics for the 2026 event include discussions on extreme weather and operational impacts, energy, clean water and air, green touring; culture for social change and climate action and more.
Claire O’Neill, founder and CEO of A Greener Future, says: “People come together at GEI to speak freely, discuss the most important issues impacting our sector, our lives, and our planet – and to be inspired.
In the 18 years GEI has been running, we’ve seen an evolution in awareness and understanding of our sector’s impact and our potential. We’re very much looking forward to bringing the community together again in February ’26.
The sharing of experiences, ideas, and innovations at GEI helps us to maintain our cool even while the temperatures keeps rising.”
Past GEI speakers have included Brian Eno, Moby, Blaine Harrisson (Mystery Jets), Carly McLachlan (Tyndall Centre), artist Declan McKenna and more.
Tickets and more information for the event can be found here. Applications are also open for The Quick-Fire Innovation Round, a programme that the event says “gives a selection of delegates the chance to pitch their innovative solution or product to future clients and peers.” Entries can be made here.
