Extreme heat is becoming one of the defining challenges for cities around the world, putting growing pressure on health, infrastructure, workplaces and communities. But should the focus be on solutions that work for individual communities, or on coordinated action at a global level? This debate looks at what can be done close to home, what requires international cooperation, and where the balance between the two should lie.

The Conduit is bringing together leading voices from climate, health, policy and international development for The Great Heat Debate, a ‘Yes, But’ debate designed to challenge assumptions and explore what really works.  

The fast-paced debate will be followed by facilitated discussions, giving participants the opportunity to unpack the arguments, share perspectives and explore the questions that matter most.  

Join us to hear from people approaching the challenge from different perspectives, challenge your own thinking and connect with others interested in turning complex global challenges into practical action.

Learn how to create a content marketing plan that aligns with business goals and attracts your target audience.

As communities face growing economic, social and environmental pressures, venues are uniquely positioned to deliver greater and sustained impact, with stronger returns. We have an opportunity to reimagine what they can be: not just as places of spectacle, but as engines of growth and prosperity - civic anchors transforming the cities and towns they call home.

Join us for a panel and workshop with leaders from sport, business and public life, gathering ahead of The Conduit's Venues for IMPACT summit at Villa Park in November to shape what venue-led change can look like, and how we build it together.

Perched above the city, Nettle brings together the very best of seasonal British produce. Everything is thoughtfully sourced from trusted farmers, growers and fishermen, with fire at the heart of the cooking,

So many of our members' most meaningful connections have started over a Community Lunch, and this Ubuntu Friday, we're excited to bring that experience to Nettle's rooftop. Join fellow members for a two-course lunch at £35 per head - a chance to try Will's bold, ingredient-led cooking and meet new members from across the club over a shared table.

£35pp | Two courses| Booking required

Join our Climate & Nature community group for a purpose-oriented, interactive fire circle session. Three groups will explore themes from energy, to transport, to social engagement and materials use.

Whether you're a regular attendee of the popular Climate & Nature Friday meetups, or new to the group, this session will be a great way to get involved.

AI is changing how we work, solve problems and respond to some of the world’s greatest challenges. For the impact sector, the opportunity is enormous: from reaching more people and making better use of limited resources, to developing innovative new approaches to some of the most complex problems we face.  

But how do we make sure the sector is equipped to take advantage of that opportunity? And how do we ensure that organisations of all sizes, across different parts of the sector, can benefit rather than be left behind?

The Conduit is bringing our community together for an open conversation about what the future of AI means for the impact sector. This is a conversation for anyone working in or alongside the sector, whether you are already using AI, just beginning to explore what it could mean for your work, or still figuring out where you stand. You don’t need to be an AI expert to have a perspective on what comes next.

What does the sector need to make the most of AI? What role can funders play in enabling organisations to invest in the technology, skills and capacity they need? Do we need to rethink how organisations are structured, including whether some functions could be shared rather than replicated across organisations? And are we moving quickly enough beyond individual pilots towards the organisational change that a shift of this magnitude demands? Alongside the opportunity, how do organisations confidently manage the risks and responsibilities that come with AI, including good governance, responsible data use and its environmental footprint?

This conversation will feed into The Conduit’s work at the International AI Summit in Dublin the following week, where, in partnership with Google.org, we will be asking the same questions with a group of leaders from business, technology, philanthropy and the impact sector.   Come ready to share what you are seeing, what you are experimenting with and what you think the sector needs next. This is a conversation shaped by our community, and your perspective will help shape where we take it next.

AI has the potential to become the great equaliser. Purpose-led businesses and businesses run by diverse founders have never been able to raise capital at anything close to parity, and that gap is widening, not closing. But AI is starting to change the equation: it helps businesses hyperscale through agents rather than headcount and funding rounds.In this practical, jargon-free session Pip will share how she's woven AI into the day-to-day running of The Dots, and got the whole team on board. Her rule of thumb: start with the problem, not the tool, and automate the workflow you hate most. Expect a simple, proven toolkit you can put to work straight away, honest guidance on a set up that keep your data yours, and plenty of room to swap your learnings with the rest of the room.

Pip will cover:

• How AI went from a curiosity to running the day-to-day at The Dots, and how she got the whole team on board

• Practical tips for getting started, including automating the workflow you hate most

• A simple, proven toolkit of everyday operational tools, broad enough for any business

• Choosing an operating architecture that keeps your data yours, and portable as new tools and models emerge

• How The Dots is offsetting its AI usage carbon footprint

What is blocking leadership from being more impactful?

Under the umbrella of the newly formed Future of Impact Leadership community, we’ll be exploring this question in a systemic constellation workshop, facilitated by Conduit member Steph French.

Through the creation of ‘living maps’ of the system, using representatives, systemic constellations can help us to surface hidden dynamics and blockers to change.

Insights from this practical workshop will feed into the design of some of the regular gatherings of the Future of Impact Leadership community.

Takeaways for participants might include:

• new perspectives on impact leadership
• an introduction to viewing their own challenges with a wider lens
• a strengthening of their skills of attunement to their embodied knowledge

Join us at The Conduit for the fourth annual Young Innovator Awards, an evening celebrating the young founders building bold solutions to some of the world’s most urgent challenges.

From transforming food systems and reimagining the future of learning, to creating a more just and inclusive society, this year’s finalists represent a generation of entrepreneurs turning ambitious ideas into meaningful action.

The evening will bring together our finalists, judges, members and partners to recognise their achievements, hear the stories behind their ventures and celebrate the people already shaping a better tomorrow.

We’ll announce the winners across three categories:

• Food Systems

• Future of Learning

• Social Justice & Inclusion

Each category winner will receive up to £10,000 in funding, complimentary membership to The Conduit and access to mentorship, connections and a community committed to helping them take their ideas further.

Come and meet the innovators, hear their stories and join us in celebrating what’s possible when bold ideas are given the support to grow.

Following reflections from Paul van Zyl on five years of The Conduit in Covent Garden, a leading thinker will share their thoughts on systemic change in a keynote address to round out the day.

This autumn, we’ll celebrate another year of The Conduit and our remarkable community. Our 5th Birthday Party will also celebrate the launch of our monthly Ubuntu Fridays and we’ll be honouring the impact, imagination and collaboration that define us.

Extreme heat is becoming one of the defining challenges for cities around the world, putting growing pressure on health, infrastructure, workplaces and communities. But should the focus be on solutions that work for individual communities, or on coordinated action at a global level? This debate looks at what can be done close to home, what requires international cooperation, and where the balance between the two should lie.

The Conduit is bringing together leading voices from climate, health, policy and international development for The Great Heat Debate, a ‘Yes, But’ debate designed to challenge assumptions and explore what really works.  

The fast-paced debate will be followed by facilitated discussions, giving participants the opportunity to unpack the arguments, share perspectives and explore the questions that matter most.  

Join us to hear from people approaching the challenge from different perspectives, challenge your own thinking and connect with others interested in turning complex global challenges into practical action.

Join our Climate & Nature community group for a purpose-oriented, interactive fire circle session. Three groups will explore themes from energy, to transport, to social engagement and materials use.

Whether you're a regular attendee of the popular Climate & Nature Friday meetups, or new to the group, this session will be a great way to get involved.

Join us at The Conduit for the fourth annual Young Innovator Awards, an evening celebrating the young founders building bold solutions to some of the world’s most urgent challenges.

From transforming food systems and reimagining the future of learning, to creating a more just and inclusive society, this year’s finalists represent a generation of entrepreneurs turning ambitious ideas into meaningful action.

The evening will bring together our finalists, judges, members and partners to recognise their achievements, hear the stories behind their ventures and celebrate the people already shaping a better tomorrow.

We’ll announce the winners across three categories:

• Food Systems

• Future of Learning

• Social Justice & Inclusion

Each category winner will receive up to £10,000 in funding, complimentary membership to The Conduit and access to mentorship, connections and a community committed to helping them take their ideas further.

Come and meet the innovators, hear their stories and join us in celebrating what’s possible when bold ideas are given the support to grow.

Following reflections from Paul van Zyl on five years of The Conduit in Covent Garden, a leading thinker will share their thoughts on systemic change in a keynote address to round out the day.

As communities face growing economic, social and environmental pressures, venues are uniquely positioned to deliver greater and sustained impact, with stronger returns. We have an opportunity to reimagine what they can be: not just as places of spectacle, but as engines of growth and prosperity - civic anchors transforming the cities and towns they call home.

Join us for a panel and workshop with leaders from sport, business and public life, gathering ahead of The Conduit's Venues for IMPACT summit at Villa Park in November to shape what venue-led change can look like, and how we build it together.

AI is changing how we work, solve problems and respond to some of the world’s greatest challenges. For the impact sector, the opportunity is enormous: from reaching more people and making better use of limited resources, to developing innovative new approaches to some of the most complex problems we face.  

But how do we make sure the sector is equipped to take advantage of that opportunity? And how do we ensure that organisations of all sizes, across different parts of the sector, can benefit rather than be left behind?

The Conduit is bringing our community together for an open conversation about what the future of AI means for the impact sector. This is a conversation for anyone working in or alongside the sector, whether you are already using AI, just beginning to explore what it could mean for your work, or still figuring out where you stand. You don’t need to be an AI expert to have a perspective on what comes next.

What does the sector need to make the most of AI? What role can funders play in enabling organisations to invest in the technology, skills and capacity they need? Do we need to rethink how organisations are structured, including whether some functions could be shared rather than replicated across organisations? And are we moving quickly enough beyond individual pilots towards the organisational change that a shift of this magnitude demands? Alongside the opportunity, how do organisations confidently manage the risks and responsibilities that come with AI, including good governance, responsible data use and its environmental footprint?

This conversation will feed into The Conduit’s work at the International AI Summit in Dublin the following week, where, in partnership with Google.org, we will be asking the same questions with a group of leaders from business, technology, philanthropy and the impact sector.   Come ready to share what you are seeing, what you are experimenting with and what you think the sector needs next. This is a conversation shaped by our community, and your perspective will help shape where we take it next.

What is blocking leadership from being more impactful?

Under the umbrella of the newly formed Future of Impact Leadership community, we’ll be exploring this question in a systemic constellation workshop, facilitated by Conduit member Steph French.

Through the creation of ‘living maps’ of the system, using representatives, systemic constellations can help us to surface hidden dynamics and blockers to change.

Insights from this practical workshop will feed into the design of some of the regular gatherings of the Future of Impact Leadership community.

Takeaways for participants might include:

• new perspectives on impact leadership
• an introduction to viewing their own challenges with a wider lens
• a strengthening of their skills of attunement to their embodied knowledge

Learn how to create a content marketing plan that aligns with business goals and attracts your target audience.

This autumn, we’ll celebrate another year of The Conduit and our remarkable community. Our 5th Birthday Party will also celebrate the launch of our monthly Ubuntu Fridays and we’ll be honouring the impact, imagination and collaboration that define us.

Perched above the city, Nettle brings together the very best of seasonal British produce. Everything is thoughtfully sourced from trusted farmers, growers and fishermen, with fire at the heart of the cooking,

So many of our members' most meaningful connections have started over a Community Lunch, and this Ubuntu Friday, we're excited to bring that experience to Nettle's rooftop. Join fellow members for a two-course lunch at £35 per head - a chance to try Will's bold, ingredient-led cooking and meet new members from across the club over a shared table.

£35pp | Two courses| Booking required

AI has the potential to become the great equaliser. Purpose-led businesses and businesses run by diverse founders have never been able to raise capital at anything close to parity, and that gap is widening, not closing. But AI is starting to change the equation: it helps businesses hyperscale through agents rather than headcount and funding rounds.In this practical, jargon-free session Pip will share how she's woven AI into the day-to-day running of The Dots, and got the whole team on board. Her rule of thumb: start with the problem, not the tool, and automate the workflow you hate most. Expect a simple, proven toolkit you can put to work straight away, honest guidance on a set up that keep your data yours, and plenty of room to swap your learnings with the rest of the room.

Pip will cover:

• How AI went from a curiosity to running the day-to-day at The Dots, and how she got the whole team on board

• Practical tips for getting started, including automating the workflow you hate most

• A simple, proven toolkit of everyday operational tools, broad enough for any business

• Choosing an operating architecture that keeps your data yours, and portable as new tools and models emerge

• How The Dots is offsetting its AI usage carbon footprint