Barbican Creative Hub Presents Future Perspectives: Green Wash of Gamechanger? Showcasing sustainable innovation in the creative industries.
A morning of ideas, provocation and sustainable innovation.
Coinciding with the Climate Action Festival, come along to a morning session which highlights how creative industry businesses from across the UK are using technology to drive real environmental change.
Expect practical inspiration and realistic optimism from those turning ambition into action – without the greenwash.
Sophie Broadbent, Senior Manager, AdGreen
Talk: The Low Carbon Future of Production?
Discover AdGreen’s pioneering Carbon Calculator, built for the advertising industry. Sophie explores the tool’s impact and will deliver a live demonstration of their unique calculator.
Mark Shayler, Sustainability Expert, Ape
Talk: Tech Won’t Save Us, But It Might Give Us Time
Ape challenges techno-solutionism and shows how technology, used wisely, can help cut emissions and redesign systems – with values, not tools, at the heart of change.
Accessibility Commitment:
We are dedicated to making this event accessible to all attendees. If you have specific requirements, please let us know in advance so we can accommodate your needs. There will be live captioning during this event.
Free (Booking Required)
Doors open 30 minutes prior to event start time.
Intervals included.
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