FAQs

Focused content designed for action and practice – the focus of the agenda and event structure are designed to provide actionable tools and practical insights that you can then apply to your own company.

More time for genuine discussion –  the agenda and timings have been built to provide time for in-depth debate and meaningful exchange beyond introductions and superficial outlines of initiatives. There will be a lot of experience in the room and therefore we intend for the discussions to be participatory.

The conference itself will attract 250+ delegates representing corporates, NGOs, suppliers, traders, development agencies, investors, government bodies and other relevant organisations. Attendees will represent a broad range of the key stakeholders involved in defining, planning and implementing sustainable practices across agricultural supply chains.
 
Delegates range from senior management up to director level, primarily from CSR, sustainability, supply chain, procurement, ethical trade, corporate affairs and corporate communication functions.
 
This is a global conference. It will be comprised primarily of delegates from the UK and Europe, but also North America, Southeast Asia and Africa.
 
Get in touch for a sample list of last year's attendees. 

Our speakers are selected and invited based on in-depth research into the leading organisations in the space. However, if you have an interesting program, initiative or partnership, then we would love to hear from you. 

Please direct your inquiry to Emily at [email protected]

At Innovation Forum, we are always looking for new organisations who are able to support the work that we do, and promote leading debate and discussion. 

Innovation Forum events offer a fantastic opportunity for sponsors to be able to showcase their work to, and network with, a room full of focused, relevant and senior sustainability professionals.

For information on how to get involved and support this forum, please contact Anita Thomson at: [email protected]

Your pass includes admission to the event on all conference days including food and beverages throughout the duration of the conference (refreshment breaks and lunch). This also includes any pre-event drinks and networking drinks as stated in the agenda. Please note pass sharing is not allowed.

Innovation Forum does not cover any accommodation or transportation costs. 

If you haven't yet registered and wish to receive any updates on the conference such as new agenda items or confirmed speakers, please email Emily at [email protected] or fill out your details here. 

Innovation Forum can provide registered delegates with visa invitation letters upon request. We can only provide an invitation letter after the conferences pass has been paid in full. Please note that we cannot expedite visa approval processes and recommend you seek advice from your embassy. 

As per our Terms & Conditions, cancellations made within 14 days of the date of booking will be refunded, less a 25% administrative charge. If you cancel your registration thereafter, we will be obliged to charge the full fee. Please note, cancellations are not possible if the conference is within 30 days.  

Tickets are transferable to colleagues without charge. Please inform Emily Heslop at [email protected] with any changes. 

 

Please note pass sharing is not allowed across the event days. 

Yes, we offer a small number of places to students studying in relevant fields. We ask for some assistance over the two conference days in return for access to the conference sessions and learning and networking opportunities. Email Emily Heslop at [email protected] for more details.

Innovation Forum is an independent London-based company with decades of collective experience in sustainability events and publishing. We research, create, and facilitate debate-driven, focused events tackling the critical business sustainability challenges around the world.

Over the past few years we’ve created successful annual and regional events, including those focused on preventing deforestation, sustainable agriculture, human rights and modern slavery and industry specific conferences in sustainable apparel and sugar production.

More information can be found on our website.

In addition to our conferences, Innovation Forum also works on bespoke stakeholder engagement, research and sustainability communications services that utilise our network and our cross-industry experience to promote positive change. Because we have the reach, the expertise, and the focus to deliver independent, structured support, our partners trust us to deliver key insights in these areas. See here for more information.

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