​After the overwhelming success of last year’s event, we’re thrilled to invite you to join us again for a late afternoon debate of lively ideas, inspiring visions and thought-provoking debate.

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Speaker Line-Up:

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Safina Naz – Behavioural Scientist

What Makes Sustainability Stick

 

Mark Maslin – Professor

Social Justice – Eight Billionaires

 

David Chenery - Reassemble

Why isn't Sustainability a Status Symbol?

 

David Lever – Altro Ltd

Circular Economy – Designing for Purpose

 

Joe Elgar –Zero Carbon Forum

Stronger together: Collaborate or be left behind

 

Joe Saberton-Coe – Clermont Hotel Group

Why we need Greener Politics

 

Nolan Wright - Belu

Water – an Endless Resource?

 

Eugene Gilkes – Include Me Consulting

Building Inclusive Cultures

 

Liam Jones – Olio

The Sharing Economy

 

Jamila Brown – Light/Work

Power to the People

 

Amy Roberts – Sustainable Wines Solutions

Choose to Reuse

 

Joey Ceunen-Taylor – Carefree

One Million Empty Rooms

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What is a balloon debate?

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A balloon debate is a lively activity where participants imagine they’re in a sinking hot air balloon and must argue why they deserve to stay aboard. Traditionally used in UK schools to build confidence and debating skills, speakers adopt characters and use persuasion and creativity to avoid being “thrown out.” In 2023, HOSPA's Sustainability Advisor Sarah Duncan, adapted the format for a sustainability panel, creating The Great Green Balloon Debate. In 2024, with HOSPA and GSI, it became a full annual event. Instead of famous figures, speakers champion sustainability themes - competing playfully while highlighting the importance of collaboration.

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Register now to secure your spot and join the conversation on saving our planet!