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
Quick Wins Wall: A gallery showcase of a variety of projects and case studies showcasing instant carbon-saving ideas, circular solutions and regulatory pointers. Designed to spark ideas and conversation throughout the day. Small steps, with big impact.
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Opening with a powerful session setting the scene for the day. A thought-provoking perspective on the environmental impact of the AV industry and a summary of the day ahead, introducing key themes and how the summit will explore practical steps towards a smarter, greener and more circular future.
Hear from a selection of experts across the supply chain discussing lifecycle strategies. Focussing on kit longevity, second life programmes and circular strategies; providing insight on how the industry can recycle and reuse end of life equipment. From a variety of perspectives, learn about case studies, innovative programmes and projects working towards closing the loop.
Accessed via the event app, delegates will be asked to respond to a short quiz of common myths and assumptions on sustainability in AV. Designed to spark conversation, complete alongside other delegates over a coffee in the networking space. A Q&A session will recap on results later in the day.
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 policy and global differences in environmental legislation. Understanding how the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) may be applicable to your business. Explaining the UN’s SDGs and what they mean to you, learning about legislations such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).
Join a series of lightning roundtable discussions, designed to spark collaboration and share practical ideas for sustainable change in AV. Sessions will be held in the networking area, in a standing format at poseur table stations with a facilitator from our advisory board guiding the discussion. Delegates are invited to join any table for an open 15-minute conversation where the facilitator will capture key points and recommendations, which will later be shared in the theatre during a short wrap-up session.
- Circular Economy – Explore how AV products can be reused, refurbished, or repurposed to extend their lifecycle and reduce waste.
- Sustainable Procurement – Discuss how buying decisions and supply-chain partnerships can drive measurable environmental improvement.
- Regulation Readiness – Understand how upcoming UK and EU sustainability regulations will impact AV manufacturing and deployment.
- Cultural Change – Examine how leadership, training, and company culture can embed sustainability into everyday business practices.
- Designing for Demand - Managing buyer expectations and aligning with end user demands.
- Futureproofing & Software Obsolescence - Modular upgrades and designing kit for longevity, look at how this can align with commercial goals.
Bringing together architects, construction, property, integrators and AV design; a panel discussion on how sustainability is a non-negotiable in new projects. Hear a real-life case study of a recently completed project and the various pressures and challenges that arise throughout the process. The panel will speak about their experiences, pressures and priorities throughout the project.
Hear from end users across key sectors including corporates, education, healthcare, government and retail. Discussion on procurement, how wider sustainability organisation policy contributes to tenders and refresh strategies (‘evergreen’ vs ‘asset-sweating’). Learn what buyers want and how to deliver, a view of the future in eco-friendly production.
- Calculating Your Carbon – Reduction Strategies and Scope 1, 2 and 3 Emissions: This interactive workshop will equip delegates with a practical understanding of how to measure and manage their organisation’s carbon footprint. The session, explain the difference between direct, energy-related and supply chain emissions, and guide participants through proven methodologies for calculating and reporting impact.
- Regulatory Compliance Toolkit - ISO 14001, Obtaining Certification Facilitator: This hands-on workshop will demystify the process of achieving ISO 14001 Environmental Management certification, providing AV businesses with a clear roadmap to compliance. The session will unpack what ISO 14001 means in practice. Delegates will learn how certification supports credibility in procurement and aligns with broader ESG and net-zero commitments.
Participants pitch strategy from their company; hear from leading manufacturers and integrators on their missions and success. Audience votes for most actionable ideas via event app.
As sustainability becomes a defining challenge for the AV industry, collaboration across every stage of the supply chain is essential. This closing panel will bring together manufacturers, distributors, integrators, consultants, and end users to explore how the sector can work collectively to accelerate progress towards a smarter, greener future.
The discussion will focus on shared metrics, procurement frameworks, and the cultural alignment needed to embed sustainability throughout product design, distribution, installation, and operation. Panellists will examine where accountability lies, how data can support transparent reporting, and what practical steps organisations can take to reduce environmental impact while maintaining commercial viability.
Summarise takeaways from the day’s sessions, review key takeaways from roundtables and workshops, focus on collaboration follow up and access to resources.
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with breakthrough thinking as we work together towards a smarter, greener future for AV!