Get Ready for SUSTAIN UnConference 2026!

Everything you need to know before joining the SUSTAIN 2026 UnConference event.

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

Our 2026 Venue: University of Birmingham

Time & Date

Start: 9am
Finish: 4.30pm

Thursday 17th September ’26

Location

The Arts Building
University of Birmingham (Edgbaston Campus)
Birmingham
B15 2SB

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Themes that Matter

Every year, topics are shaped by those in the room, but you can expect conversations on:

Education and empowerment

Food and Fairness

Climate and Community

People and Planet

Waste and Value

Risk and Resilience

Construction and Circularity

Business and Biodiversity

Finance and Future

Arts and Artificial Intelligence

Ticket Prices

UnConference Day: from £50 (early bird ticket)

Tickets are limited. Last year sold out early!

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Full Catering Provided

ChangeKitchen CIC’s food is always climate-friendly, and they can accommodate any dietary requirements.

The food is also more than a light refreshment. It is always hearty and satisfying.

From breakfast to warm lunch, afternoon snacks, and hot and cold drinks, attendees will be fully catered for.

Please let us know your dietary needs during registration.

Accessible Venue

For detailed information about the accessibility of the Alan Walters building (including travel guidance) please use the button below to view the latest information on AccessAble.co.uk

Accessibility Information

The 2026 UnConference Itinerary

Find out what’s happening on and around the day.

200+ participants, 10+ rooms, and a shared commitment to progress.

9:00 – 9:45 (45 mins)Doors open, registration, coffee/teaCatered morning refreshments. Find your people. Check the space. Set your intent.
9:45 – 10:45 (1hr)Welcome and agenda settingWe gather in one space. Together, we identify the issues that matter most and shape the day’s programme live.
Want to pitch a session? This is your moment.
10:45 – 11:45 (1hr)Session 1: Open space conversationsBreakout into your chosen room. Sessions are live-facilitated, high-impact, and collaborative.
11:45 – 12:15 (30 mins)Break
12:15 – 13:15 (1hr)Session 2: Open space conversationsA fresh chance to explore another topic. Move rooms, stay put, or lead the next conversation.
13:15 – 14:45 (1.5hrs)LunchCatering provided. Dedicated spaces to digest ideas, meet new people, or keep the dialogue going.
14:45 – 15:45 (1hr)Session 3: Open space conversationsFocus deepens. Build on momentum. Connect ideas to action.
15:45 – 16:00 (15 mins)Break
16:00 – 16:30 mins)Wrap-up and closeKey takeaways. Shared commitments. Collective energy to carry forward.
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Want to go further?

You can also get involved as a:

  • Fringe Event Host
  • Discussion Facilitator
  • Community Partner
  • Sponsor

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