About this Event
This is an in-person event at the Linnean Society
An afternoon of talks, workshops and networking to help students take their next steps in their career.
Learn about the career paths available, meet your peers, network with green organisations, and gain new skills to enhance your career prospects.
All are welcome, but this event is specifically aimed at undergraduate/masters students and early careers professionals.
Your ticket will provide access to the talks, workshops, keynote speech, tea and coffee breaks, and a drinks reception. Please note that lunch will not be provided.
Programme*
13:30 – 14:00 Registration and networking
14:00 – 15:15 Introduction and panel discussion
Hear the career stories of four inspiring people from diverse areas of the green sector and have an opportunity to ask them questions.
On this year's panel we have:
- Elliot Newton - Co-Founder and Director of Rewilding at Citizen Zoo, former Biodiversity Officer for Royal borough of Kingston.
- Dain son - Expert on the intercection of ESG & DEI, Owner/Director of Inclusive Sustainability.
- Sally-Ann Spence FRES FLS - Environmental Educator, Farmer, Researcher specialising in dung beetles and pastureland biodiversity.
- Ajai Ahluwalia - Electrical engineer with specialisms in wind farms. Head of Supply Chain at RenewableUK, Director of Lambeth Community Solar.
15:15 – 15:30 Tea & Coffee Break
15:30 – 17:00 Workshop & Careers Fair
CV, Interview, and Networking Workshop
Interactive workshop to brush up on your CV, Interview, and Networking skills and knowledge.
Careers Fair
have the opportunity to speak to and discover opportunities from the following organisations.
- The Royal Parks
- Gatsby Plant Science
- The Royal Entomological Society
- The Zoological Society of London
- Westminster City Council
- Royal Botanical Gardens Kew
- Another Way
- The Conservation Volunteers
- London National Park City
17:00 – 17:15: Tea & Coffee Break
17:15 – 18:00: Keynote talk
Amy Bray, CEO and Founder of Another Way, winner of the John Spedan Lewis Emerging Leader Award 2026
Amy Bray is a young leader turning environmental concern into practical action. At 16 she founded Another Way, a youth-led charity that grew from a grassroots project in Cumbria into a national movement engaging thousands of young people, schools and communities. In 2021 she launched the Power of 10 movement and digital platform, giving young changemakers tools, resources and support to tackle climate challenges while building skills and resilience. Recognised with the Prime Minister’s Points of Light Award and roles in national environmental programmes, Amy combines science, education and community action to inspire young people to lead lasting environmental change.
18:00 – 19:00: Networking drinks
Tickets and group bookings
We have tried to keep ticket prices as low as possible. Because of this, we are not offering any concession rates or discounts for members of the Linnean Society.
Please contact [email protected] to discuss group bookings.
Accessibility
We aim to make this event accessible to all. Please indicate on the order form if any services may help you or your peers access the content.
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*The exact line-up of speakers and career exhibitors may change.
Event venue & nearby stays
Linnean Society of London, Piccadilly, London, United Kingdom
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