About this Event
COB26 returns this May with our most action‑focused programme yet, bringing together senior business leaders, sustainability decision-makers, innovators and investors who are turning climate ambition into real delivery.
Join us for a day of insight, collaboration and practical solutions designed to help organisations accelerate their transition to a climate resilient future.
What to Expect
Practical strategies you can apply immediately
Discover how leading organisations are turning climate commitments into measurable outcomes. Gain tools and frameworks you can bring straight back to your team.
Real-world case studies
Explore what’s working across energy, cities, finance and industry, with sector leaders sharing proven approaches and lessons learned.
Insight into emerging solutions and investment pathways
Understand the technologies, innovations and funding models that are unlocking faster progress from clean energy systems to circular supply chains.
Connections that matter
Network with business leaders, sustainability specialists, policymakers and innovators who are shaping the future economy.
Why Attend?
COB26 is where ambition meets delivery.
Through real examples, practical insights and peer-to-peer learning, you'll see how businesses are building resilience, reducing emissions and leading the climate transition.
Whether you're driving sustainability strategy, shaping investment decisions or leading organisational change, COB26 will help you move from commitment to action.
Secure Your Place
Register now to be part of Glasgow Climate Week’s flagship business event and join the leaders accelerating climate progress across the UK and beyond.
Agenda
🕑: 08:30 AM
Arrival
🕑: 09:00 AM
Professor Greg Clark CBE Opens COB26
Setting the Challenge & Opportunity
From Commitment to City Action: Glasgow’s Climate Leadership
Host: Councillor Susan Aitken
Why business and cities must lead now
Host: Shevaun Haviland CBE
The Glasgow Continuum: From COP26 to COP31
Host: Alison McRae, Senior Director, Glasgow Chamber
Turning Ambition into Action
Delivering the Energy Transition at Scale
Host: Vijay Tank, Chief Commercial Officer, E.ON UK
Funding the Future: Turning Climate Ambition into Action
Host: Lolita Jackson MBE, Sustainable Development Capital LLP
Building Capability
Universities & Business: The Innovation Engine
Host: Prof Andy Schofield, University of Glasgow
How Universities & Cities Power Innovation & Competitiveness
Host: Prof Meric Gertler, University of Toronto
🕑: 11:10 AM
BREAK
Proof Points: Action in Practice
From Distillery to Global Supply Chain
Host: Victoria Hollywood, Edrington
From Forecast to Foresight: Turning Data into Action & Climate Intelligence
Host: Prof Kirstine Dale, Met Office
Scaling Action & Hope
The Human Edge: Leading Through AI, Change and Uncertainty
Host: Dr Nicola Millard, BT Group
Chair’s Closing Remarks
Host: Prof Greg Clark CBE
Action-oriented Networking Lunch
Info: COB's action-oriented networking lunch is designed to turn ideas into practical implementation. Through fast-paced, structured table discussions, participants engage in focused conversations around key challenges and solutions. Interactive elements such as live polling, “ask and offer” exchanges and curated introductions help surface real opportunities for collaboration. Dedicated connectors facilitate meaningful interactions, while intentionally mixed groups encourage fresh perspectives and unexpected partnerships. This session prioritises substance over small talk, enabling attendees to share insights, identify actionable solutions, and build valuable relationships. Participants will leave with new connections, practical ideas and clear next steps to apply within their organisations.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
SWG3 Glasgow, 100 Eastvale Place, Glasgow, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
