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ISEP Connect 2026

The award-winning online sustainability conference for environmental and sustainability professionals.

Early-bird tickets now on sale!

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Sustainability Conference 2026: Tickets now available for ISEP Connect

Tickets are now available for ISEP Connect 2026, the award-winning online sustainability conference bringing together environmental and sustainability professionals from across the UK and beyond.

Join industry leaders, policymakers, and changemakers on 14–15 October 2026 for two days of expert insights, practical learning, professional development, and networking opportunities.

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Whether you're an experienced practitioner or new to the sector, ISEP Connect offers the knowledge, tools, and connections you need to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving sustainability landscape.

This virtual sustainability event is designed to help you:

  1. Stay informed about the latest sustainability policies and trends
  2. Learn practical strategies to improve workplace performance
  3. Develop new skills through interactive workshops
  4. Expand your professional network
  5. Advance your sustainability career

How to attend ISEP Connect 2026

Early Bird tickets now available

For the first time, non-ISEP members can purchase tickets to attend ISEP Connect 2026!

- Early Bird Price: £100 + VAT and processing fees

- From 9 September: £150 + VAT and processing fees

Non-member tickets include:

- Full access to the virtual conference

- On-demand access to session recordings throughout the event

- Access to the event portal and conference content

Please note that non-members will not have access to the AGM or lunchtime networking sessions.

Tony Juniper CBE

Dr Tony Juniper CBE is Chair of Natural England and a Fellow at the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership. With more than 40 years of experience in environmental leadership, he has advised governments and businesses worldwide, led international conservation campaigns, and authored award-winning books.

Featured Session
14 October, 09:00–09:45 BST
Recovering Nature for Growth, Health and Security

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Claudine Blamey

Chief Sustainability Officer at Aviva and a recognised leader in corporate sustainability.

Featured Session
15 October, 09:00–09:45 BST
Welcome and Introduction from the ISEP CEO, followed by a keynote from Claudine Blamey

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Why attend this sustainability and environmental conference?

Learn from Industry Leaders

Gain expert insights from leading sustainability professionals, policymakers, and business leaders tackling today's most pressing environmental challenges.

Participate in Interactive Workshops

Explore practical solutions through hands-on sessions designed to address real-world sustainability issues and improve professional performance.

Expand Your Professional Network

Connect with sustainability professionals, environmental practitioners, and business leaders from diverse sectors and locations.

Demonstrate Your Commitment to Professional Development

Show your dedication to continuous learning and staying informed on emerging sustainability trends, environmental policy developments, and industry best practice.

Access Flexible Online Learning

Attend from anywhere and enjoy on-demand access to conference recordings, allowing you to learn at your own pace and revisit key sessions.

Previews from previous years

 

CEO welcome to ISEP Connect (clip from 2025)

Sarah Mukherjee MBE, CEO, ISEP

 

No Hiding: Turning sustainability risks into strategic wins (clip from 2025)

  • Signe Norberg, Director of Policy and Public Affairs, ISEP

 

The role of professionals in tackling the sustainability challenge (clip from 2021)

Ayo Sokale, Project Manager, Environment Agency

 

Building a culture of climate leadership (clip from 2024)

  • Andy King, SWECO 
  • Amy Dickinson, Egis 
  • Elaine Robertson, DWP 
  • Paula Sheils-Ryan, Diageo 

 

The environmental policy landscape (clip from 2024)

  • Martin Baxter, Deputy CEO, ISEP 
  • Dr Marie-Laure Hicks, Head of Policy, Aldersgate Group 
  • Alex Veitch, Director of Policy & Insights, British Chambers of Commerce 

 

Understanding global environmental and sustainability challenges (clip from 2022)

  • Sarah Mukherjee, CEO, ISEP 
  • Sergey Kononov, Manager Programme Coordinator, UNFCCC secretariat. 
  • Will Lockhart, DEFRA 
  • Henry David Bayoh 

What Past Attendees Say

Don’t just take our word for it — here’s what previous Connect participants had to say:

Affiliate member

“I absolutely loved the interactive nature of ISEP Connect! The opportunity to ask questions and get real-time answers made me feel truly heard and seen. I highly recommend this event to everyone, especially students like myself who are about to delve into the industry. It’s an invaluable chance to learn from professionals, engage in meaningful discussions, and start building your network.”

DEFOE Kekesi Isaac, PISEP, ISEP Africa Regional Committee Member

"Connect is a one-stop event for all members in the environment and sustainability space coming together to learn, re-learn and unlearn the policies and practices that are needed to transform the globe to sustainability. This event for me has broadened my network globally and granted me the knowledge and skills to make impact bottom-up. As a proud Ghanaian, I will encourage my African brothers and sisters to join ISEP now so we can connect, build capacity and impact our continent sustainably. And the time to join is NOW!”

Fellow (FISEP CEnv) member

“ISEP Connect is an annual highlight for all environmental sustainability professionals to listen, learn, share, collaborate and contribute ideas and opportunities to forward the agenda. An essential event to improve skills, learning and professional development in the global environmental sustainability profession.”

Associate (AISEP) member

"Connect conferences bring people in the environmental and sustainability sectors together to collaborate, gain knowledge and to network. Highly experienced speakers share important tips and tools to increase collaboration, to improve environmental management systems and to reach a more sustainable future.”