Thursday 17th September 2026University of Birmingham
Centre for Responsible Business
Birmingham Business School

Sustainability | Innovation | Action
Driven by you!

The Midlands’ Sustainability movement:
where ideas turn into action

SUSTAIN 2026 — The Midlands’ Sustainability UnConference.

A unique, action‑driven gathering where 200+ sustainability leaders, innovators, educators, local authorities and community changemakers come together to co‑create practical responses to climate and sustainability challenges.

2026 will be our third year of the SUSTAIN UnConference in the Midlands — and the momentum keeps growing.

What is an UnConference?

An unconventional conference is an audience-led event with no pre-set agenda.

We start the day together, identifying the most urgent Sustainability challenges across the Midlands.

Then we break out into live sessions, each supported by facilitators.

You can move between sessions, pitch a topic, listen or lead.

Every voice counts. Your contributions shape the day.

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Be part of SUSTAIN 2026

Join 200+ people shaping the region’s sustainability future.

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“Each year, SUSTAIN is the forum where I meet the most genuine people, learn the most, and explore what is most important and doable for businesses to be more sustainable.”

—Jac Dennington
Sustainability Leadership, Exec Coaching,
Founder Director Aranyaka Ltd

“The SUSTAIN Unconference is the event for people who want to make sure sustainability gets actioned rather than talked about. It’s user-led and a brilliant place to make meaningful connections.”

— Iris Bertz
Director, Bertz Associates Ltd

“I went last year, and it was a new way of discussing things with people who have so many different experiences. Well worth going to, even just to see how the day runs compared to other events. Made some great contacts and have improved our sustainability commitment. Put the date in your diary and book to attend.”

— Daljit Birdi
Co-Founder and MD of Fontus Health Ltd

“We can’t wait for this Sustainability UnConference, which is fast becoming a highly anticipated event across the West Midlands region!”

— ChangeKitchen CIC

“It was a fantastic experience. The format of creating the content during the day with expert facilitation is something I would recommend anyone try out.”

— 2024 Attendee

“Eighteen months ago, I attended SUSTAIN – The Midlands’ Sustainability UnConference in Birmingham, met someone new, and that conversation grew into a collaboration that’s now my new work as Volunteer Communications & Development Lead.”

— Sarah James
Founder, Kresko Futures Ltd.

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The SUSTAIN UnConference is the catalyst for continued impact all year. Your support helps turn emerging ideas into lasting change across business and community. In return, you gain visibility, credibility, and a place alongside the region’s most forward‑thinking leaders.

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