The event serves as a platform for collaboration, enabling organisations to connect, share ideas and accelerate solutions that drive positive change for people and planet.
This year's event programme will explore themes including clean technology, sustainable finance, nature recovery, health and wellbeing, the built environment, food systems and emerging technologies, providing a unique environment for turning ideas into action.
This continued partnership builds on the university’s involvement in recent years, through contributions to key discussions on sustainability, climate policy and green economic development.
By returning in 2026, the University of Greenwich will further strengthen its role in convening cross-sector expertise and showcasing research and innovation that supports the transition to a greener, fairer economy.
As part of this year’s programme, Professor Ed Wall, who leads the Centre for Spatial and Digital Ecologies, has been confirmed as a speaker. Combining academic insight with practical application, Ed works across disciplines to shape more resilient, inclusive, and future-focused approaches to the built environment.
Professor Ed Wall said:
“The challenges facing our cities, landscapes and communities do not sit neatly within a single discipline. They demand collaboration between researchers, designers, businesses, policymakers and the many people who live with the consequences. Blue Earth creates the kind of space where those perspectives can meet and where research can begin to move into action.”
Freddie O’Shea, Head of Marketing at Blue Earth said:
“Universities have a vital role to play in shaping what comes next, not only through research and education, but by bringing new thinking into contact with the businesses, investors and communities that can help it grow. The University of Greenwich shares our belief that progress happens through participation, and we are delighted to welcome them back.”
Dr Sandhiran Patchay from Greenwich’s School of Human Sciences will also be speaking at this year’s event, on the topic of ‘The Warming Brain’.
The university’s continued involvement with Blue Earth Summit reflects its wider commitment to sustainability and impact through innovation and research. With opportunities for student and staff attendance, the partnership offers engagement with important conversations across the university community.
To learn more about Blue Earth Summit 2026, speakers and booking information, explore the full summit programme.
