Futureproof is a new Sustainable Future Forum that brings industry, innovators, policymakers, capital, and communities together to accelerate sustainable transformation. From strategy and infrastructure to culture and finance, Futureproof explores how we design, build, and fund a cleaner and fairer future.

Launching in 2026, Futureproof is designed to create clarity in a fast-changing world by focusing on real solutions, actionable insight, and cross-sector collaboration. Nottingham hosts the inaugural edition.

THEMES SHAPING THE FUTURE

Futureproof revolves around seven core themes driving the global transition.

Greener Travel

Cleaner, smarter, and more connected mobility across people, goods, and freight. Exploring EV, hydrogen, modal shift, shared mobility, active travel, and transport innovation.

Greener Energy

Scaling clean energy systems from fusion and renewables to storage, grids, and local energy. Unlocking security, affordability, and decarbonisation at pace.

Becoming Greener

The operational transition for businesses. Covering circularity, supply chains, materials, reporting, auditing, compliance, procurement, and net-zero strategies.

Greener City

Creating places that are resilient, inclusive, low carbon, and economically competitive. Focus on urban systems, public realm, community resilience, and transition pathways for towns and regions.

Greener Buildings

Built environment transformation covering retrofit, heat, smart buildings, planning, infrastructure, housing, estates, and the materials revolution.

Greener Mindset

Culture, communication, education, skills, talent, and behaviour change. How we win hearts and minds and build a workforce ready for the transition.

Greener Finance

Climate and sustainability finance as an investable opportunity. Linking funders, investors, and financial institutions to projects, technologies, partnerships, and policy signals.

WHAT FUTUREPROOF DELIVERS

Futureproof is designed to:

• Accelerate adoption of sustainable solutions
• Unblock barriers to delivery
• Strengthen investment pathways
• Build shared understanding across sectors
• Support policymakers and real-world implementers
• Connect innovators with capital and markets
• Inspire businesses, institutions, and communities
• Turn ambition into impact

2026: THE FIRST EDITION

The first edition launches in 2026, establishing Futureproof as a new moment in the annual calendar for those shaping the transition economy.

BUILT FOR THE FUTURE

Futureproof will grow year on year, expanding participation, deepening collaboration, and connecting more sectors and regions as the transition accelerates.