The Waterline Summit 2022
The Waterline Summit 2022
Guest Editorial • Summer 2022
Join us and over 1000 delegates at the largest decarbonisation event in the North of England.
17- 19 OCT 2022
Aura Innovation Centre, Bridgehead Business Park
The Humber is at the forefront of climate change, empowering people and places to reach net zero and creating an economic model for global decarbonisation.
The world’s biggest threat is our region’s biggest opportunity. Join us at The Waterline Summit 2022 as we come together to unlock the potential of this opportunity, to provide sustainable prosperity for all and lead the UK’s green industrial revolution.
Over three days, businesses large and small will come together with academics, industry experts and young people, to learn, discuss and tackle the greatest challenge of our time, as we all work together to reach net zero.
Brought to you by Marketing Humber and the University of Hull with event partner Phillips 66, The Waterline Summit 2022 is being held on 17th-19th October in the Aura Innovation Centre at Bridgehead Business Park in the heart of the Humber region.
This year’s Summit has a clear focus on both action and change and will aim to empower delegates with information, resources and enablers for action, whilst also inspiring them with case studies, expert advice and real-world business support. Across the three- day event, on a national and international stage, the Humber region will showcase why its move from negotiation to implementation is a critical part of the UK achieving its 2050 net zero target.
Join us at the event and be part of something that will change the way we all live and work for generations to come.
Day 1
AM – The Waterline Summit Launch
Our unmissable launch event, with an interactive panel discussion, will once again be hosted by renowned television presenter and broadcast journalist Louise Minchin who will ask hard hitting questions of our national and regional experts about the topics that really matter to you. There will also be an opportunity to network with fellow delegates and speakers before and after the panel discussion.
PM – The Waterline Student Event
Sponsored by Equinor and SSE Thermal, this popular event will bring together students, businesses and organisations, to celebrate the finalists and announce the winners of The Waterline Student Sustainability Challenge at an awards ceremony that will include an inspirational speech from Ed Clancy OBE of Team GB. One lucky team will win not just a cash prize, but a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit Equinor’s HQ in Norway. The event will be followed by an interactive exhibition hosted by key regional businesses.
Day 2
Inspiring Speakers & Presentations
Sponsored by Arup, with a focus on Adaptation and Resilience, a mix of fringe events led by industry and academic experts and advisors will equip delegates with the skills and experiences they need to adapt and be resilient to our changing climate.
The Waterline Hackathon
Hosted and sponsored by Orsted and Edenic Group, this will be a highly interactive event that brings together businesses, students and academic experts to use ideation and disruptive thinking to find solutions to climate change. ‘Innovation Sprints’ will inspire new thinking and solutions followed by final concepts and Dragon’s Den style pitches.
Day 3
Energy Transition
Sponsored by Drax, this mix of fringe events across the final day will provide an insight into the breadth of opportunities and challenges associated with the Energy Transition. This day will also explore the possibilities for innovation through dedicated regional business support.
Join us at as many FREE to attend events as you can. Sign up now at thewaterline.global/summit-2022