A Greener Future has announced the first speakers and topics for the 18th Edition of GEI, taking place at Royal Lancaster London on Tuesday 24 February 2026.
Returning to GEI is Dale Vince OBE, founder of the world’s first green energy company, Ecotricity, and chair of Forest Green Rovers FC. Dale will be joined by Claire O’Neill, co-founder of their joint venture Grid Faeries, and CEO of AGF, to discuss removing diesel from events alongside many other pressing topics.
GEI will also showcase the Live Entertainment Energy Scheme (LEES), a partnership between Ecotricity, LIVE, AGF, and Music Venue Trust, which allows venues and all live sector buildings to access deep green energy at a fraction of the cost whilst simultaneously creating renewables.
Dr Teresa Moore, GEI co-founder and head of AGFe (A Greener Future Education), will join chair Adrian Bossey and researchers from the Association of Event Management Educators to discuss issues around the social, economic, and environmental impacts of AI on the events industry from a sustainability perspective.
Also speaking will be Virgo Sillamaa from European Music Exporters Exchange to share the research findings from the Better Live project, climate change expert Professor Richard Betts MBE from the Met Office to examine the latest climate science, impact on events, and what degree of preparedness is needed and Artur Mendes providing insight into Boom Festival in Portugal.
Claire O’Neill, CEO of AGF says: “It’s always very exciting to see the GEI programme gradually taking shape. We’re adding a new room this year, meaning more space for deep dives, as well as a host of new speakers, some previously untouched topics, plus Soho Calling! It’s an invigorating shake up for our 18th edition, and we look forward to sharing space with our fabulous delegates.”
More sessions and speakers will be announced in the coming weeks.
More information and tickets are available here.
