The WIP launches first ever sustainable business summit in London
The WIP is excited to announce that we will be hosting our first ever Sustainable Business Summit this October.
Dates
Thursday 20th – Saturday 22nd October
Venue
E20 Labs, East Village, London
As we continue to pursue our goal of educating small businesses about sustainability and social impact, the upcoming Business Summit is an extension of our digital offering via our platform thewip.work. Over 3 days, we will bring panel discussions, fireside chats, podcast recordings, workshops, co working sessions, expert clinics and more to The Lab E20. Situated a 10 minute walk from the bustling Stratford Westfield, the location regularly hosts sustainability events and we are proud to continue in the footsteps of incredible former residencies like Loanhood and Christopher Raeburn.
Event Programme
Our programme is still being built but we will host 6 panel discussions and 6 workshops across the 3 days featuring some of the most exciting voices in sustainability and business in the UK. Throughout Thursday 20th and Friday 21st, attendees can also take advantage of networking meetups, co-working sessions and expert clinics, as well as a dedicated area to work and recharge.
Speakers and panellists will be announced shortly
In the evenings and on Saturday 22nd, we will host consumer facing workshops like mending and upcycling as well as candle making. Attendees will have the opportunity to attend other panels as well as experiential shopping with sustainable brands. Evening and weekend maker workshops will be tickets separately.
Tickets
Early bird tickets are available now, until 22nd September when ticket will be full price. We are offering 1 day and 3 day passes (at a reduced price) to all attendees. Evening and Saturday workshops will be ticketed separately.
About The WIP
“The WIP’s goal is to unite businesses to reach for the same environmental and social impact goals. Our Community have been asking for in person experiences and I can’t wait for us to all get stuck into the issues and build connections.” – Founder, Lucy Kebbell
The WIP is a membership platform supporting sustainable SME’s, entrepreneurs, startups and side hustlers to grow positive impact businesses. We do this through collaborative community, learning resources and events. Our members tell us that access to our community has been crucial in supporting their business journey and that our content offering is a refreshing change from the usually dry and vague offering from other business memberships.
About The Lab E20
Located at 3-4 East Park Walk, The Lab E20 is East Village’s new flagship for experiential retail, cultural exhibition and creative workspace, with a focus on positive fashion and sustainable living. Designed by Christopher Raeburn, founder of RÆBURN, the 3,500sq ft and double-heighted space in Stratford plays host to events and experiences with various cultural partners for residents and wider community. The Lab E20 programme is curated by the Fashion District, a cluster of businesses and institutions driving innovation to make East London the global capital in fashion technology.
About The WIP’s Founder Lucy Kebbell
Lucy is a former fashion stylist turned writer and entrepreneur, specialising in sustainability and working with businesses to create a more positive impact. As well as the support she offers via The WIP, Lucy is also a Local Leader for Enterprise Nation, running monthly meetups and speaking and advising at events. She was also recently a judge for Enterprise Nations Plan It With Purpose Sustainable Business Awards.
Lucy is an advocate for sustainable SME’s as well as female founded businesses and regularly writes for publications and speaks at events on these topics.
Tickets available here
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/greenwashing-in-fashion-an-exploration-and-discussion-with-the-wip-tickets-406192662187
