Green Careers Conference 2026

A half-day conference for students to get inspiration and practical advice on their next steps in environmental and sustainability careers. This is an in-person event at the Linnean Society An afternoon of talks, workshops and networking to help students take their next steps in their career. Learn about the career paths available, meet your peers, network with green organisations, and gain new skills to enhance your career prospects. All are welcome, but this event is specifically aimed at undergraduate/masters students and early careers professionals. Your ticket will provide access to the talks, workshops, keynote speech, tea and coffee breaks, and a drinks reception. Please note that lunch will not be provided. Programme* 13:30 – 14:00 Registration and networking 14:00 – 15:15 Introduction and panel discussion Hear the career stories of four inspiring people from diverse areas of the green sector and have an opportunity to ask them questions. On this year's panel we have: • Elliot Newton - Co-Founder and Director of Rewilding at Citizen Zoo, former Biodiversity Officer for Royal borough of Kingston. He is a leading figure in urban wildlife conservation , establishing the UK's first rewilding conference in 2019 and helping introduce Beavers to London with the Ealing Wildlife Group. • Dain son - Leader in corporate sustainability working to bridge the gap between environmental and social sustainability. She is passionate about racial justice in environmentalism and actively supports People of Colour to enter, survive and thrive in the sustainability profession. • Sally-Ann Spence FRES FLS - An award-winning entomologist, farmer, natural historian and science communicator whose work brings together dung beetles, soil ecology, sustainable farming, archaeology and palaeontology. She is known for making science accessible, practical and entertaining, particularly through her work with farmers and the public on dung beetles and regenerative agriculture. • Ajai Ahluwalia - An electrical engineer with over 14 years experience in Renewable energy. Ajai is Head of Supply Chain at RenewableUK and Director of Lambeth Community Solar, a local renewable energy generation project. His is experience stretches from some of the world's largest renewable energy projects to community-owned renewable energy. 15:15 – 15:30 Tea & Coffee Break 15:30 – 17:00 Workshop & Careers Fair CV, Interview, and Networking Workshop Interactive workshop to brush up on your CV, Interview, and Networking skills and knowledge. Careers Fair have the opportunity to speak to and discover opportunities from the following organisations. • The Royal Parks • Gatsby Plant Science • The Royal Entomological Society • The Zoological Society of London • Westminster City Council • Royal Botanic Gardens Kew • Another Way • The Conservation Volunteers • London National Park City • London Wildlife Trust • City of London Corporation 17:00 – 17:15: Tea & Coffee Break 17:15 – 18:00: Keynote talk Amy Bray, CEO and Founder of Another Way, winner of the John Spedan Lewis Emerging Leader Award 2026 Amy Bray is a young leader turning environmental concern into practical action. At 16 she founded Another Way, a youth-led charity that grew from a grassroots project in Cumbria into a national movement engaging thousands of young people, schools and communities. In 2021 she launched the Power of 10 movement and digital platform, giving young changemakers tools, resources and support to tackle climate challenges while building skills and resilience. Recognised with the Prime Minister’s Points of Light Award and roles in national environmental programmes, Amy combines science, education and community action to inspire young people to lead lasting environmental change. 18:00 – 19:00: Networking drinks Tickets and group bookings We have tried to keep ticket prices as low as possible. Because of this, we are not offering any concession rates or discounts for members of the Linnean Society. Please contact [email protected] to discuss group bookings. Accessibility We aim to make this event accessible to all. Please indicate on the order form if any services may help you or your peers access the content. If you'd like to stay updated about our events programme, and other news, please subscribe to our monthly newsletter. Terms and Conditions. *The exact line-up of speakers and career exhibitors may change.