The UK COP29 Ambition Acceleration Leaders Forum with Octopus Electric Vehicles

INSIGHTS/ EVENT

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 5:00

- 8:00 pm

EVENT DETAILS

Planet Mark, Octopus Electric Vehicles and edie have partnered up to host this COP29 ambition acceleration event. Hybrid Event | In Person and Virtual

Taking place midway through the second week of COP29, join us for high-quality networking, and a comprehensive update on the proceedings, actions and expected outcomes from the conference so far. We will also share a clear a call to action, giving leaders the opportunity to input and influence the ambition and outcomes in the final days of the summit through a cross-industry call to action.

The event will be live-streamed to an unlimited virtual audience, who will also have virtual networking opportunities through facilitated breakout groups to connect with fellow attendees.

In-person attendance is by application only due to high-demand for ~100 places. C-suite and senior business and policy leaders will be prioritised for in-person invitations.

Please register below, indicating your interest for the in-person and/or virtual joining options.

Agenda

17:00 – Arrival & Networking (in-person and online)

18:00 – Welcome & Scene Setting by Hosts

18:05 – COP29 Summary Update & Call to Action

18:30 – Networking (in-person and online)

20:00 – Event Close

Hosts: Octopus Electric Vehicles and Planet Mark

Media Partner: edie

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