In February 2026, Marketing Nottingham and Nottinghamshire successfully delivered FUTUREPROOF 2026 – the largest and most ambitious event in the organisation’s history. The forum represented a landmark moment for the company, demonstrating strategic partnerships and shared ambition to position Nottingham as a national leader in sustainability, innovation and green growth.
Led by the Invest in Nottingham and Nottingham Partners teams and supported by the Visit Nottinghamshire and Nottingham Tourism Centre, FUTUREPROOF evolved from an initial concept developed by passionate and ambitious teams into a flagship business event, attracting support from partners across the public, private and academic sectors.
Held at the environmentally focused Broadway Cinema, the event welcomed over 370 delegates, including business leaders, academics, policymakers and sustainability specialists for a day of thought-provoking leadership, knowledge exchange and meaningful discussions.
The programme featured over 70 expert speakers delivering 45 sessions across four stages, exploring seven key themes: Greener Travel, Greener Finance, Greener City, Greener Mindset, Greener Buildings, Greener Energy and Becoming Greener. Designed to inspire action and drive cross-sector collaboration, the forum created a dynamic platform for sharing best practice, showcasing innovation and strengthening Nottingham’s reputation as a destination at the forefront of the UK’s sustainability agenda.
The event was made possible through the support of a wide range of partners. E.ON joined as headline partner, alongside Nottingham College, STEP Fusion, the University of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University, Waterman and LJM Solutions. Additional contributors, including Experian, ARUP, Nottingham City Council, Geldards, East Midlands Airport and many others, helped shape a diverse and engaging programme that reflected the expertise across the region.
The overwhelming response from delegates, partners and sponsors has firmly established FUTUREPROOF as a flagship event within Nottingham’s business calendar. Planning for FUTUREPROOF 2027 is already underway, with ambitions to further expand the programme, attract new national audiences and strengthen Nottingham and Nottinghamshire’s position as a destination for innovation, investment and sustainable economic growth.
“Nottingham has a clear ambition to lead on clean energy and inclusive growth and we see the city as a natural partner to collaborate on energy, skills and innovation; unlocking investment, creating local jobs and building a more resilient, sustainable Nottingham. Partnering with FUTUREPROOF Nottingham reflects our commitment to working in and with the city to turn ambition into action.”
VIJAY TANK – CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER – EON
“FUTUREPROOF was a fantastic experience on many levels. It was a privilege to speak and showcase the positive work happening at Nottingham College to drive meaningful sustainability action. The event also offered valuable opportunities to reconnect with partners and stakeholders, as well as to build new relationships that will support us on our journey towards becoming carbon net zero by 2030.”
MATT BUNN – SUSTAINABILITY LEAD – NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE
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Posted on 10 July 2026
