Room 1

Moderator: John Robb (Louder Than War, The Membranes)
Speakers: Adam Hempenstall (Peppermint), Bonnie May (Eat to the Beat / Global Infusion Group), Dale Vince OBE (Ecotricity / Forest Green Rovers FC), Tobias Azizah (Meta / Vegetarian Society)

Food and drink are a significant part of the event industry, not only affecting revenue and the overall attendee experience, but climate, biodiversity, and health.

Our expert panel will discuss these impacts, as well as our food systems more broadly, and how we can enhance the experience whilst also caring for the health and wellbeing of our audiences, artists, athletes, and crew, alongside the health and wellbeing of our planet.

With food and drink impacts being the easiest issue to solve practically, and yet in many cases feared commercially and resisted emotionally, how do we navigate and communicate better to make this essential transition before mankind’s burgeoning hunger destroys our planet?