2025 SUMMIT ADGENDA

This year’s agenda has been carefully curated by our Advisory Board of AV experts and features a full day of expert-led panels, interactive workshops, roundtables, and live demos.  You’ll also gain insights from real-world case studies presented by buyers, architects, and integrators, and leave with practical strategies to implement within your own organisation.

AGENDA

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Registration & Networking Breakfast

'Quick Wins Wall' showcasing instant carbon-saving ideas, circular solutions, and regulatory pointers.

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Opening Plenary: Greening the Signal – State of the Industry

Overview of the big issue of sustainability in the AV industry, showcasing the environmental impact and a summary of the day’s key takeaways. Hear from senior leaders from across the supply chain.

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Panel: Closing the Loop – Real-World Lifecycle Strategies

Case studies on reuse, refurbishment, and second life programmes. Hear from a selection of experts discussing kit design longevity, charitable projects and how the industry can recycle/reuse end of life equipment.

Topics: Modular design, planning end-of-life early, UK-based real examples.

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Coffee Break & Myth-Busting Quiz

Interactive poll to highlight common misconceptions in AV sustainability.

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Panel: From Policy to Practice – Navigating Regulation, Incentives & Funding

Speakers from government and regulatory bodies will be discussing how legislation is likely to impact the responsibilities of professionals in the AV industry. Insight into support/funding programmes, local government and global differences in environmental legislation. Explaining the UN’s SDGs and what they mean to you and your business.

Topics: Right to Repair, procurement mandates, funding incentives.

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Roundtables

1. Designing for Demand – Buyer expectations.

2. Futureproofing & Software Obsolescence – modular upgrades & longevity.

3. Building Sustainability Culture – embedding practices across organisations.

4. Recycling and Reusing, Second Life Programmes

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Lunch & Networking
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Creating AV Spaces with Low Environmental Footprints: Architects and Designers Speak Out

Bringing together architects, construction, property and AV design; a panel discussion on how sustainability is a non-negotiable in new projects. Hear a real life case study and the various pressures and challenges that arise throughout the process.

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Panel: Voices from the Frontline – What Buyers Want

End users from corporates, education, and public sector. Discussion of procurement, refresh strategies (‘evergreen’ vs ‘asset-sweating’). Learn what buyers want and how to deliver, a view of the future in eco-friendly production.

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Break
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Though Exchange Lounge/Workshops (similar to roundtables but rotational)

1. Calculating Your Carbon – Reduction Strategies and Scope 1, 2 and 3 Emissions

2. Circular Economy Game Plan

3. Regulatory Compliance Toolkit

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Interactive Demo: My Sustainability Strategy in 60 Seconds

Participants pitch actions from their company. Audience votes for most actionable ideas.

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Closing Panel: Aligning Across the Supply Chain

Manufacturers, distributors, integrators, and end users align on metrics, procurement, and culture.

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Closing Remarks & Call to Action

Summarise takeaways, next steps, resources, and collaboration opportunities. (potentially get key sponsor reps on stage to share take-aways)

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Reception & Networking

*Agenda is subject to change

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with breakthrough thinking as we work together towards a smarter, greener future for AV!