Innovation Showcase at One Poultry
About
Join us for an inspiring evening about the new collaborative project between UKGBC, Breakthrough Energy and FORE Partnership which will transform London’s iconic No. 1 Poultry building. This landmark building (the final work of celebrated architect James Stirling) is seeking to become a live showcase for cutting-edge retrofit solutions.
You’ll be among the first to hear how this exciting project will bring sustainability and innovation to live on site, and how it aims to accelerate the adoption of impactful solutions across the industry.
This in-person event combines insight, inspiration and connection. Discover the story of No. 1 Poultry’s transformation, hear directly from the project team and pioneering innovators, and enjoy an evening of networking, music, drinks and food in a unique setting.
Agenda
17:00 – 17:45: Networking and Arrival
17:45 – 17:50: Introduction and project insights
- Welcome and introduction – Simon McWhirter, CEO of UKGBC.
- Overview of No. 1 Poultry retrofit project – Basil Demeroutis, Managing Partner of FORE Partnership.
- Overview of Innovation Initiative and Commercial Retrofit Innovation Map – Emily-Rose Garnett, Senior Advisor – Solutions & Innovation at UKGBC.
18:10 – 18:25: Innovation Showcase
- Quick-fire presentations from 6 innovators in the built environment and how their solutions can help with commercial retrofit.
18:30 – 21:00: Networking
- Networking, drinks, light food, music, and the opportunity to learn more about the innovative solutions.
UKGBC cancellation and refund policy
Please see our website for more details on our cancellations and refunds: https://ukgbc.org/ukgbc-cancellation-and-refund-policy/
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