Upcoming Events
The Centre of Sustainable Innovation continues to lead conversations that shape the future of sustainability. This page highlights our upcoming events, offering opportunities to engage with new ideas, connect with experts, and explore emerging solutions. Stay informed about the initiatives that will drive our next steps toward a more sustainable world.

CSI Exchange: The Human Side of Leadership
Thursday, 09 July 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Human Side of Leadership explores what it means to lead people, not just performance. Focusing on self awareness, emotional intelligence and trust, participants will reflect on how they show up as leaders and the impact this has on others.

Circular Materials and Lifecycle Innovation across FIVE-C Sectors
Wednesday, 02 September 2026
09:30 AM – 04:00 PM
This event will explore how circularity in materials can accelerate sustainable transformation across digital, construction, fashion & textiles, renewable energy and healthcare, bringing together both STEM and SHAPE researchers to address technical, social, economic and cultural dimensions in equal measure.

CSI Exchange: Handling Difficult Conversations
Wednesday, 09 September 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
This practical workshop supports leaders to approach difficult conversations with greater confidence, clarity and empathy. It focuses on understanding why conversations feel challenging and how to navigate them in ways that maintain trust, respect and positive working relationships.

CSI Exchange: Designing Impactful Projects in Sustainability
Tuesday, 20 October 2026
09:30 AM – 12:30 PM
This session covers stakeholder mapping, sustainability impact frameworks, and practical project design, alongside insights into funding pathways and common challenges.

CSI Exchange: Strategic Management in an Unpredictable World for SMEs
Wednesday, 04 November 2026
09:30 AM – 12:00 PM
This practical, interactive workshop is designed to help SME leaders respond to these challenges with greater clarity and confidence. You’ll explore how to develop a clear strategic direction, stay agile as conditions shift, and lead teams in a way that builds resilience and engagement.

CSI Exchange: Developing a Successful Marketing STRATEGY for SMEs
Wednesday, 25 November 2026
09:30 AM – 12:00 PM
This practical, interactive workshop is designed to help you cut through the noise and develop a marketing approach that is meaningful, manageable and aligned to your business goals.