As climate impacts intensify, resilience is becoming a core business imperative.

Join us on Tuesday, 17 March (3:30pm – 6:00pm) at Kingston’s historic Guildhall for an engaging event dedicated to sharing fresh perspectives and enhancing our collective approach to adaptation, resilience, business continuity and thriving.

While many focus solely on "weathering the storm" of climate change, forward-thinking business leaders are discovering that climate adaptation is a powerful way to create value.

We’re bringing together experts in finance, supply chain, and regenerative thinking to show you how to move past simple damage limitation.

Following the insights from our guest speakers, there will be dedicated time for networking in a friendly, informal environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to continue the discussion with our experts, connect with fellow Kingston business leaders, and share your own experiences.

• 3.30 - 4:00 PM: Registration, coffee/tea & networking
• 4:00 - 5:15 PM: A combination of short presentations, a roundtable discussion and time for networking
• 5:15 - 6:00 PM: Display of posters & networking.

Opening and welcome by Councillor Ian Manders, Portfolio Holder for Climate Action, Biodiversity and Planning Policy

Short presentations:

Kingston’s Strategic Priorities for Climate Adaptation & Resilience - Matthew Hill, Director - Highways, Transport, and Regulatory Services Kingston Council.

Climate Risk Hotspots in Kingston: Flooding, Heat and Inequality - Eilish Brogan, Climate Action Officer, Kingston Council.

Panel discussion panellists:

From Risk to Resilience: Building Adaptive Capacity for Business Continuity - Marcus Oxley, Managing Director, Resilience Solutions Limited.

Small Businesses and Climate Resilience: Readiness, Action and Barriers - Ian O’Donnell, Non Executive Director, FSB.

De-Risking Climate Impacts on Assets, Supply Chains and Value - Julian Roberts, Managing Director, Risk & Analytics, Willis Towers Watson.

Beyond Bouncing Back: Why Resilience Isn't Enough - Carlos Garcia Gimenez, Senior Lecturer in Real Estate, Regenerative Design, Sustainable & Responsible Management, Kingston Business School, Kingston University.

Facilitator: David Symons, Head of Sustainability, WSP Limited.

Supported by Kingston Chamber of Commerce & Kingston University.