James Skade

Hydrock now Stantec is an integrated engineering design, energy and sustainability consultancy. Our purpose is to be a force for good. This means we take pride in making a positive contribution to the lives of the people who work for us, the communities we work in, our planet and society as a whole. At the heart of this, we deliver climate resilient solutions that create sustainable futures. Our focus is on delivering positive user experiences, societal benefits and asset value in the built environment sector. We bring value to our clients by optimising assets, addressing the energy transition, meeting regulatory requirements and ensuring they achieve their environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals. The result is places, communities and infrastructure that everyone can be proud of.

BGF is the UK and Irelands most active growth investor, backing ambitious businesses with minority investment to help them scale on their own terms. Since 2011, we have invested more than £5bn in 650+ businesses across every region and sector. Today, with more than £3.5bn in assets under management, we continue to support a range of growing companies across early-stage and growth-stage. Through our 15 offices across the UK and Ireland, were close to the businesses we back, combining local insight with national scale to build trusted partnerships with entrepreneurs and management teams. Beyond investment, our portfolio companies benefit from the expertise of our 200+ strong team, as well as dedicated value creation support spanning talent, operational expertise and our Scale community – including a network of more than 8000+ experienced business leaders, sector specialists and board-level non-executives. Learn more: BGF UK: https://www.bgf.co.uk BGF Ireland: https://www.bgfireland.ie/

From 14–16 October, 7,000+ founders, leaders, innovators and investors will come together to challenge assumptions, build connections and shape what comes next. Across visionary keynotes, immersive experiences, practical workshops and the live BE100 pitches, the Summit brings together the people and ideas transforming business, culture, technology and the natural world. Final Passes for Blue Earth Summit 2026 are on sale now. -------- About Us Launched in 2021, Blue Earth Summit has become one of Europe’s leading gatherings for business, innovation and positive impact. 7,000+ attendees | 350+ speakers | 200+ start-ups | 400+ investors Over £200m raised by impact ventures through the BE100 programme Our programme brings together entrepreneurs, creators, scientists, explorers, investors and business leaders across the industries shaping our future, from energy, finance and technology to food, fashion, nature and the built environment. Beyond the Summit, we deliver the Blue Earth Forum during London Climate Action Week, year-round support through Blue Earth Ventures and the BE100 competition, connecting the most promising businesses with up to £10m in investment. We connect the people with the ideas, influence and capital to build what comes next. #BlueEarthSummit

Amdaris, an Insight Company delivers innovative Software Development, Product Design, Digital Transformation, Application Support and Consultancy Services from our UK headquarters and Eastern Europe delivery centres in Moldova, Romania, Ukraine and Bulgaria. We’re built for quality and scale, with hundreds of talented colleagues delivering outstanding, customised and secure software development services and seamless 24/7 support to our international customers. We’re proud to work with a wide variety of businesses across a diverse range of sectors, delivering a combination of exciting innovation and business-critical modernisation projects.

Hydrock now Stantec is an integrated engineering design, energy and sustainability consultancy. Our purpose is to be a force for good. This means we take pride in making a positive contribution to the lives of the people who work for us, the communities we work in, our planet and society as a whole. At the heart of this, we deliver climate resilient solutions that create sustainable futures. Our focus is on delivering positive user experiences, societal benefits and asset value in the built environment sector. We bring value to our clients by optimising assets, addressing the energy transition, meeting regulatory requirements and ensuring they achieve their environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals. The result is places, communities and infrastructure that everyone can be proud of.

Plantforce is a national hire provider of plant and machinery. Through the expertise of our people and investment in the latest machinery and technology, we help customers achieve their project goals by providing equipment solutions that support both their commercial and environmental objectives. As the only supplier to be awarded Tier 1 status on the two largest infrastructure projects to be undertaken in the UK (Hinkley Point C and HS2), Plantforce are firmly established as the fastest growing major plant hire supplier in the market. With our focus on industry innovation which is achieved by working with leading manufacturers and suppliers, we are able to craft industry leading solutions that deliver the ability to monitor, deliver and record their project like never before. This can all be achieved utilising a fleet of the most fuel efficient machinery available.

The UKs largest independent plant dealer. Offering a range of new and used equipment including Excavators, Loading Shovels, Telehandlers, Dump Trucks, Rollers, Attachments, Crushers, Screeners, Shredders, Trommels & more!