Purpose curated sessions at AdaptNSW Forum
In order to explore the continued urgency around adaptation, we are deepening our collaboration with Adapt NSW and guest programming a stream of sessions at their 2024 AdaptNSW Forum.
This event will bring world class presenters and professionals together to assess the current climate change landscape and explore science-backed futures thinking.
The forum will be hosted from 29-30 October at The Roundhouse UNSW, on the lands of the Bedegal people.
Themes and presenters for these sessions will be announced here.
Join us at AdaptNSW Forum 2024
The AdaptNSW Forum is back with world class adaptation presenters, immersive workshops and interactive sessions.
Hosted from 29-30 October at The Roundhouse UNSW, on the lands of the Bedegal people.
This year's Forum is dedicated to catalysing action. We're bringing climate change adaptation specialists together for two days of thought-provoking conversation and collective change making.
The event will assess the current climate change landscape and explore science-backed futures thinking.
Early bird tickets on sale now for a limited time only
The world is shifting -
we need to take bold action
You might have heard about a thing called climate change. And you might have noticed we have a major problem on our hands.
Despite the temptation to switch off from it to preserve our day-to-day sanity, it’s still an urgent issue.
We collectively need to mobilise every possible person, every effort and every resource, in order to stay within a very small remaining carbon budget and attempt to limit global warming to 1.5°, a somewhat safe limit for life as we know it on earth.
And here’s the kicker. At the same time, we need to adapt to a changing climate and a new reality for life on earth.
Rising to the challenge
As you’ll know if you attended Purpose in 2023, we are now thinking as deeply about climate risk and climate adaptation as we have been about the reduction of carbon emissions.
It’s no small thing to get our heads around - business, startups and nonprofits must grapple with new thinking about resilient infrastructure, financial and legal risk, migration and demography, community cohesion, health and well-being and the stability of supply chains.
Thinking about this led us to partner with AdaptNSW in 2023 to disseminate tools and resources to businesses, not-for-profits and community leaders who want to equip themselves with the information and skills to navigate adaptation.
Adaptation @ Purpose Conference 2023
You might recall that at the last conference, we began to turn our attention to the topic of climate adaptation. We heard from Digby Hall, climate adaptation expert, who called on us to remember that “we still have time to choose between a bunker and abundance”.
We engaged with an exhibit inviting us to explore climate readiness and climate adaptation strategies in our organisations.
We also heard from technology entrepreneurs working on various solutions like reforestation and material innovation, about the abundant business opportunities that are a flip side of this crisis.
Call out for submissions - AdaptNSW X Purpose stream program
We’re excited to share with you the sessions we’re working on, highlighting stories of the transforming business landscape - and if you’d like to contribute ideas for a workshop or panel topic, let us know here.
The Purpose Collaborative Experience
Purpose collaborations go beyond the typical event format by focusing on unique programming and thoughtful design. Our aim with every project we deliver is to present cutting-edge ideas in a way that fosters meaningful connections and promotes actionable insights.
Every aspect of our events are carefully planned to create engaging and inclusive environments. From the informative sessions to the experience design, every element is chosen to enhance your experience and encourage deep thought, collaboration, and action.
When you work with Purpose and team or experts, you will create atmospheres that support learning and exchange, leaving your attendees not only informed but also equipped to take practical steps.
We are passionate about creating events designed to be catalysts for change, offering you the tools and inspiration needed to make a lasting impact.
We are thrilled to be working with incredible team at Frank Wild once again to deliver this impactful event.
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