Sustainable Cities Festival 2026
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Sustainable Cities Festival 2026
Sustainable Cities Festival 2026
Discover the 3-day Programme around Skills, Startups, and Communities
Day 1 – Skills for Sustainable Growth
Focused on skills, jobs and inclusive pathways into work, Day 1 explores how the transition to a greener economy can create opportunity for local people and communities.
The day brings together employers, educators, policymakers and residents through talks, panels, careers activity and a jobs fair.
Day 2 – Sustainable Startups
This day focuses on sustainable enterprise, innovation and scaling impact. It brings together founders, SMEs, investors, business support organisations and partners working on solutions for sustainable cities.
Sessions support both early-stage ideas and growing ventures, with opportunities to connect, pitch and learn from others across East London’s innovation ecosystem.
Day 3 – Sustainable Communities
Day 3 centres community-led action and place-based change, focusing on how sustainability is delivered in everyday life through collaboration, shared learning and local knowledge.
The day combines informal networking, practical community sessions and site tours across the Royal Docks.
